Can Graham Ike POWER Gonzaga past USF? | Zags MUST defend the perimeter against Dons!

Gonzaga Bulldogs brace for a critical showdown as San Francisco seeks revenge after their nail-biting 68-66 loss last meeting. Can Graham Ike’s dominant return and the Zags’ sharpshooting break the Dons’ relentless paint defense and 3-point barrage? With recent cold streaks from beyond the arc and inconsistency at the free-throw line, the stakes and pressure are higher than ever.

Andy Patton breaks down five keys to victory for Mark Few’s squad, from unleashing Graham Ike in the post to tightening perimeter defense against Ryan Beasley and Legend Smiley. The episode covers Gonzaga’s rebounding woes without Braden Huff, Tyon Grant-Foster’s defensive impact, and the urgent need for improved free-throw shooting. Will the Bulldogs shore up their weaknesses in time, or could San Francisco deliver a season-altering upset at the Chase Center?

Go inside the strategy and storylines shaping this pivotal West Coast Conference battle.

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga

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