2012-13 College Basketball Preview: 24. Gonzaga Bulldogs

By Kels Dayton
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Updated: September 21, 2012

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24. Gonzaga Bulldogs

WHY THEY’RE SCARY: 6-7 senior forward Elias Harris looks like a favorite for WCC Player of the Year, and could become just the second Zag in history to score 2,000 points and pull down 1,000 rebounds. The backcourt of Kevin Pangos (13.6 ppg, 3.4 apg) and Gary Bell Jr. should be one of the league’s best, and junior center Sam Dower has a chance to emerge in Robert Sacre’s absence. David Stockton and Kyle Dranginis will provide plenty of offensive punch off the bench.

WHAT SCARES US: Aside from Harris, the Zags are devoid of a go-to scorer who can go toe-to-toe with the big boys in the BCS conferences. The talent pool isn’t as deep as it has been in recent years, so head coach Mark Few must rely on big contributions from several newcomers who may not be ready to shoulder the load.

FINAL DESTINATION: The Zags haven’t been able to break through the Sweet 16 ceiling since 2006, and this probably isn’t the team that’s going to do it. Chalk up another tourney appearance, and then roll the dice.

Schedule:

Date

Opponent

Location

Time (PT)

Results

Media

Sat, Oct 27

Northwest Nazarene University (Exh)

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Fri, Nov 09

Southern Utah University

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Old Spice Classic (Play-in Game)

Mon, Nov 12

West Virginia University

Spokane, Wash.

9:00 p.m.

ESPN

Sun, Nov 18

University of South Dakota

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Old Spice Classic

Thu, Nov 22

Clemson University

Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

6:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Fri, Nov 23

TBD

Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

TBA

ESPN2

Sun, Nov 25

TBD

Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

TBA

ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN3

Thu, Nov 29

Lewis-Clark State College

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Sat, Dec 01

University of the Pacific

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Wed, Dec 05

Washington State University

Pullman, Wash.

8:00 p.m.

ESPNU

Sat, Dec 08

University of Illinois

Spokane, Wash.

7:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Sat, Dec 15

Kansas State University

Seattle, Wash.

6:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Wed, Dec 19

Campbell University

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Fri, Dec 28

Baylor University

Spokane, Wash.

5:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Mon, Dec 31

Oklahoma State University

Stillwater, Okla.

3:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Thu, Jan 03

Pepperdine University *

Malibu, Calif.

TBA

Sat, Jan 05

Santa Clara University *

Santa Clara, Calif.

TBA

Thu, Jan 10

Saint Mary’s College *

Spokane, Wash.

8:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Thu, Jan 17

University of Portland *

Portland, Ore.

TBA

ESPN College Game Day

Sat, Jan 19

Butler University

Indianapolis, Ind.

6:00 p.m.

ESPN

Thu, Jan 24

BYU *

Spokane, Wash.

8:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Sat, Jan 26

University of San Francisco *

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Thu, Jan 31

Loyola Marymount University *

Los Angeles, Calif.

8:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Sat, Feb 02

University of San Diego *

San Diego, Calif.

8:00 p.m.

ESPNU

Thu, Feb 07

Pepperdine University *

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Sat, Feb 09

Loyola Marymount University *

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Thu, Feb 14

Saint Mary’s College *

Moraga, Calif.

8:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Sat, Feb 16

University of San Francisco *

San Francisco, Calif.

TBA

Wed, Feb 20

Santa Clara University *

Spokane, Wash.

8:00 p.m.

ESPNU

Sat, Feb 23

University of San Diego *

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

Thu, Feb 28

BYU *

Provo, Utah

8:00 p.m.

ESPN2

Sat, Mar 02

University of Portland *

Spokane, Wash.

TBA

* Conference Games

Roster:

2012-13 GONZAGA BULLDOGS
NO	NAME	POS	HT	WT	CLASS	HOMETOWN
0	Robert Sacre	C	7-0	260	SR	North Vancouver, BC
2	Marquise Carter	G	6-4	178	SR	San Diego, CA
4	Kevin Pangos	G	6-1	180	FR	Newmarket, ON
5	Gary Bell, Jr.	G	6-1	205	FR	Kent, WA
10	Guy Landry Edi	F	6-6	218	JR	—
11	David Stockton	G	5-11	165	SO	Spokane, WA
15	Ryan Spangler	F	6-8	232	FR	Blanchard, OK
20	Elias Harris	F	6-7	240	JR	—
22	Mathis Monninghoff	F	6-7	189	SO	—
25	Mathis Keita	G	6-5	200	SO	—
30	Mike Hart	G	6-6	206	JR	Portland, OR
35	Sam Dower	F-C	6-9	248	SO	Brooklyn Park, MN