Gonzaga Bulldogs: NCAA Tournament Profile

Dower leads the Zags’ potent inside attack. (Ethan Miller/Getty)

Gonzaga Bulldogs (28-6, 16-3 WCC)-Despite the gaudy record, this isn’t a vintage Gonzaga team. The ‘Zags have lost games to Portland, San Diego and Dayton and don’t own any particularly impressive wins. They also needed a buzzer-beater to knock off league cellar dweller Santa Clara in the regular season, and a late layup from David Stockton to beat the Broncs in the WCC tourney.

6-9 center Sam Dower (15 ppg, 7.1 rpg) leads the team in scoring, but he’s not a threat to score 30. He was a consistent, steady force in the middle for the Zags this season. 6-2 guard Kevin Pangos (14.1 ppg) is an excellent three-point shooter at 41%, but he can be streaky. Stockton is small like Pangos but leads the team in assists (4.2 per) and unrealistic blocks.

This is one of the nation’s best shooting teams, knocking down shots at a 49.8% clip. It’s also one of the best three-point shooting clubs, at 39.4%.

KEY STATS:

9th Points per Possession (1.13)

4th Field Goal Percentage (49.8%)

16th Three Point Percentage (39.4%)