Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs began the 2025-26 season with a commanding 98-43 win against the Tigers of Texas Southern, led by Tyon Grant-Foster's 15 points as a surprise member of the starting lineup!

Andy Patton breaks down Gonzaga's dominance on the glass and elite defense and transition offense, led by Graham Ike, Braden Huff, and Jalen Warley.

We also discuss Parker Jefferson planning to redshirt for Gonzaga this season and what it means for him long term, as well as Gonzaga hosting 2027 4-star recruit Gene Roebuck on campus for an unofficial visit.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball returns Monday night as the Zags face Texas Southern in their season opener at McCarthey Athletic Center. Can Mark Few extend his remarkable 20+ game winning streak to start seasons?

Andy Patton breaks down the matchup against the undersized Tigers, examining five critical storylines including starting lineup decisions between Emmanuel Innocenti and Adam Miller, Tyon Grant-Foster's integration after his eligibility saga, and how minutes will be distributed in what could be the first season in Few's coaching history without a 30-minute-per-game player. The analysis covers Graham Ike and Braden Huff's frontcourt paint touch distribution, Mario Saint-Supery's development at point guard, and the strategic rotation experiments possible against an overmatched opponent.

Key topics include Texas Southern's roster continuity despite ranking 300th in KenPom, Braeden Smith's role alongside Saint-Supery, and mailbag questions addressing recruiting projections for the 2026-2027 classes plus the WCC's addition of Denver.

Tune in for comprehensive season opener analysis and insights into the Zags' rotation strategy heading into the 2024-25 campaign.

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Braden Huff could outscore Graham Ike this season despite Ike's preseason All-American honors and national recognition. Is the Gonzaga Bulldogs' roster depth about to reshape Mark Few's rotation strategy in ways never seen before?

Host Andy Patton presents three bold predictions for the Zags' 2025-26 season, analyzing why matchup advantages favor Huff's scoring potential, why unprecedented roster depth might prevent any player from averaging 30+ minutes for the first time in Few's 25-year career, and why Gonzaga could lead the nation in free throw percentage. The discussion includes statistical breakdowns of per-100-possession scoring rates, historical rotation patterns from championship teams, and insights from the Western Oregon exhibition game. Patton also covers Tyon Grant-Foster's eligibility victory and its impact on rotation decisions.

Discover why this season could mark a historic shift in Gonzaga basketball philosophy and rotation management.

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