THREE SEED! March Madness will begin in Portland for Mark Few and Gonzaga Bulldogs! West Region preview!

Gonzaga Bulldogs secure a coveted No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, setting their March Madness journey in motion with a first-round matchup against Kennesaw State in Portland. Can Mark Few’s squad capitalize on a favorable bracket, avoid early upsets, and push toward the Final Four despite tough potential showdowns?

Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga’s tournament path, examining Kennesaw State’s strengths and weaknesses, the possibility of a dramatic rematch with BYU and standout freshman AJ Dybantsa, and looming threats from NC State and Texas. The episode spotlights Gonzaga’s defensive rebounding vulnerabilities, the absence of Braden Huff, and future chess matches against powerhouse teams like Purdue and No. 1 Arizona under Tommy Lloyd. 

Is this the year the Bulldogs break their Elite Eight ceiling and rewrite the tournament narrative? Don’t miss this action-packed preview of Gonzaga’s quest for glory.

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

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