Our Favorite Stories

What makes Gonzaga special isn't just the win-loss records of our teams. It's stories about the personalities, camaraderie and community that have created a culture of success.

Success On and Off The Court

 

Our Favorite Stories From This Year

Lauren Whittaker named WCC Women's Basketball Player and Freshman of the Year

As the league announced major awards, Lauren Whittaker was named WCC Women's Basketball Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year (West Coast Conference)

Graham Ike named WCC Player of the Year

Graham Ike captured first WCC regular-season championship and can now add WCC Player of the Year to his growing list of accolades (Spokesman-Review)

Super Mario? Saint-Superman? El Principito? 

Gonzaga's Mario Saint-Supery doesn't care what you call him, just get used to saying his name (Spokesman-Review)

'Just scratching the surface'

Gonzaga freshman Lauren Whittaker already has the attention of the WCC, nation (Spokesman-Review)

Four former Gonzaga stars named among NBA's top 100 players by The Ringer

Mark Few and the Zags have 12 former players in the NBA during the 2025-26 season (Sports Illustrated)

Raising the Stakes

How an upset of San Francisco in 1981 raised the stakes for Gonzaga basketball (Spokesman-Review)

Meet Three Ex-Zags

Meet three ex-Zags who were on the ground floor decades before GU's move to the penthouse (Spokesman-Review)

Big Deal for Gonzaga

WCAC move didn't make big headlines, but became big deal for Gonzaga, basketball program (Spokesman-Review)

Gonzaga Roots

A few months into his G League journey, Nolan Hickman can't help but lean on his Gonzaga roots (Spokesman-Review)

Looking Back on GU

The moments that made Gonzaga - Mark Few and Gary Parrish look back at the rise of GU (NonStop Local Sports)

Jalen Warley is the most versatile player in Gonzaga basketball history

The 6'7 wing is Gonzaga's unsung hero this season (Sports Illustrated) 

'Just trying to find gratitude in it all'

How is Braedan Smith adapting to his new, unexpected role at Gonzaga? (Spokesman-Review)

 

Our Favorite Stories From Last Year

Breakout Freshman

How Allie Turner became a breakout freshman for the Gonzaga women (Spokesman-Review)

Inside a Jesuit Basketball Chaplain's March Madness

Gonzaga’s team chaplain doesn’t need to know basketball to be a key part of the Bulldogs’ March Madness run (AMDG: A Jesuit Podcast)

Many Hands Make Light Work

Teamwork through community service is part of the program for Gonzaga student athletes (Gonzaga Stories) 

A Long-Distance Gonzaga Connection

Alum Spencer Martin connects with Anton Watson across the country (Gonzaga Stories)

A Lasting Legacy and Lifelong Friends

Founding Kennel Club members return to campus for 40th Anniversary (Gonzaga Stories) 

Wear pink for a purpose

Annual cancer awareness game carries extra emotion for coach Lisa Fortier, Gonzaga women (Spokesman-Review)

Ex-Zag Leads North Central Hoops

After starring at Gonzaga, Robert Sacre continues his winning ways as North Central's head boy's basketball coach (Inlander) 

‘Witnessing Greatness’

Gonzaga’s Yvonne Ejim poised to break all-time scoring record (Spokesman-Review)

‘I’m in a Really Good Place’

Following death of mother, Courtney Vandersloot plays with refound joy in Unrivaled league (Spokesman-Review) 

Turning Social Media into a Wellness Brand

How former Gonzaga standouts Jenn and LeeAnne Wirth turned their social media following into a health and wellness brand (Spokesman-Review) 

‘We’ve Felt Enormous Love’

Cancer conquered, Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier grateful for her family and friends, her team and a future with long hair (Spokesman-Review)

No Regrets

Ryan Nembhard on choosing to come to Gonzaga: 'One of the best decisions of my life' (Sports Illustrated) 

 

Our Favorite Stories From 2023-24

Ejim: Driven to Be Her Best in Life

The West Coast Conference Player of the Year’s drive is not limited to basketball. And her impact is not felt only on the hardwood. (Gonzaga University)

Retro TV Ads

Combing the archives, Gonzaga found a few fun retro TV ads from our early days on the national basketball stage. (Gonzaga University)

‘He Never Quits’

Behind the quiet determination and enduring strength of Gonzaga’s Graham Ike. (The Spokesman-Review)

‘Lisa Has Elevated It to Another Level’

With a family-first culture, Gonzaga women’s basketball under Fortier keeps climbing. (The Spokesman-Review) 

Sport and Community for the Next Seven Generations

In partnership with Nike's N7 initiative, Gonzaga’s basketball teams honor Native American heritage and culture. (Gonzaga Stories)

‘Really Proud of Her’

Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier makes pit stop in Vegas to watch former player Courtney Vandersloot at WNBA Finals. (The Spokesman-Review)

Spokane's Favorite Son

After four years as a Gonzaga Prep Bullpup and four more as a Gonzaga Bulldog, hometown hero Anton Watson returns for one last season. (Inlander)

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