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The latest in West Coast Conference commentary and news from former WCC reporter Zack Farmer. Music from HookSounds.

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    WCC Teams Go Big, Ross Leaves Saint Mary's

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 30:06


    The early portal results are showing a pattern: go big. Gonzaga and Saint Mary's have dominated in large part due to their frontlines. WCC teams have taken note and are adding to think the gap. But Saint Mary's had another big loss in the final days of the portal, this time Jordan Ross. Where does that leave Saint Mary's?Some non-WCC notes: Sac State, for real or nah?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Greatest Need? Will the Portal Provide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 43:39


    Has the portal been kind? Will it? San Francisco has gotten off to an impressive start in the portal, but it's quiet most elsewhere in the WCC. What is your team's greatest need? Also, more realignment talk. This time from the Mountain West. #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Portal Madness Begins, Implications for WCC Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 51:45


    Transfer portal season has begun and all 11 WCC teams have been impacted Who got hit the hardest and who has survived the first wave?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    NCAA Tournament Round 2: Gaels Aim to Roll the Tide to the Sweet Sixteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 26:01


    Saint Mary's, trailing by 12 in the second half, stormed back behind Jordan Ross to beat Vanderbilt in the first round and advance to take on 2-seeded Alabama.Keys to the game for Saint Mary's, who to watch as the Gaels look to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2010.#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    NCAA Tournament Round 2: Zags, Houston Meet for First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 16:39


    The Zags routed Georgia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, as if there were any doubt. Next is the big test: Houston. The No. 1 seed will face Gonzaga for the first time and it is a battle of styles. The key for me: Gonzaga's defense.#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    NCAA Tournament: Saint Mary's vs. Vanderbilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 37:33


    The Gaels are making their program-record fourth straight NCAA Tournament and they will take on Vanderbilt. What are the keys? Locked On Vandy host Corey Burton joins to discuss the matchup and what to expect from the Commodores.…and also USF in the NIT!

    NCAA Tournament: Gonzaga vs. Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 23:56


    It's Bulldogs vs. Bulldogs. The Zags are back and with a not great seed but you gotta beat the best teams at some point, right? How does this matchup breakdown for the Zags? What do they need to do advance?Also: The College Basketball Crown announced its bracketMore portal entries

    Brackets Announced: Gonzaga, Saint Mary's Prepare for Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 42:37


    We have the NCAA Tournament brackets and the field is set. Saint Mary's is a 7 seed and will play Vanderbilt in Cleveland. Gonzaga pulls the short straw and gets an 8 seed and will take on 9-seed Georgia. Who has the better draw? What tournament games are you looking forward to? I have a few to keep an eye on.San Francisco and Santa Clara made the NIT field. Could they make deep runs?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Finals: Zags Regain the Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 29:41


    The Zags end the WCC season back in a familiar place, as the WCC Tournament champions. It was one of, if not their best, defensive effort of the season.Now, the NCAA Tournament is upon us. Both Gonzaga and Saint Mary's will be in but what seeds will they receive? What postseason does USF, Santa Clara, and Oregon State have ahead of them?...and portal season has begun. #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Semifinals: Saint Mary's, Gonzaga Meet Again... Of Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 27:32


    The Pepperdine run is over. USF gave everything Gonzaga could handle but came up short.That leaves, you guessed it, Saint Mary's and Gonzaga. They will meet for the WCC championship on Tuesday night. Who comes out on top? What has to happen? How will this impact seeding?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Quarterfinals: Pepperdine Still Alive, Beasley Leads Dons Past Wazzu

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 30:04


    The semifinals are set. Saint Mary's, Gonzaga, San Francisco, and... Pepperdine. Yes, the Waves are still alive and have now won three games in three days. How much is left in the tank for Saint Mary's?Can USF overcome their struggles against the Zags?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Third Round: Pepperdine, Wazzu Roll On; Santa Clara, USF Await

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 34:14


    Pepperdine continues to roll, knocking off Oregon State to move onto the WCC quarterfinals. Wazzu followed suit with a convincing win over LMU.Santa Clara and USF await. Can the Dons overcome the absence of Marcus Williams?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Riding the Waves, Pac-12 teams make tourney debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 29:17


    Pepperdine rallies behind Moe Odum's career night to take down Portland. LMU rolls over San Diego. Sets the stage for the newest WCC teams to hit the floor. Which of Oregon State and Washington State will move on?News from the Hilltop: Marcus Williams will be held out of competition. What we know and how will it impact the Dons on Sunday.#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    San Diego Advances to LMU, Portland Faces Pepperdine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 21:54


    The Toreros advance! (Called it!) They take on LMU in the second round. Portland looks to get back in the win column against Pepperdine and move onto Saturday.Round 2 on Friday.#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Marciulionis Wins Player of the Year Again, WCC Tourney Tips Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 32:59


    Augustas Marciulionis is the WCC Player of the Year... again, and it was clearer this year than last.San Diego and Pacific start the WCC Tournament on Thursday. Who are the sleepers? Who will take home the auto bid in Vegas?#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Vegas Awaits, Nembhard Snubbed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 32:55


    The regular season is over and it's now time for the WCC Tournament! Who has the best draw? What side of the bracket is the toughest?Ryan Nembhard left off the Bob Cousy Award finalist list. Really?!#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Saint Mary's Wins WCC Title, Plenty Left to Decide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 36:37


    Saint Mary's has won its third straight WCC title, taking down the Zags at the Kennel on Senior Night. Peak or more to come?Gonzaga, Santa Clara, and USF are in a race for second. Who will join the Gaels in the semifinals? LMU, Wazzu, and Portland all in play for 6th place. Seven spots still up for grabs for Las Vegas. How will it finish?Also, it's time for awards season!#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Comes Down to the Wire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 33:40


    Saint Mary's can clinch this week but there is still a chance for the Zags. Speaking of Gonzaga, they are in a three team race for second with San Francisco and Santa Clara. How can each team claim the bye to the semifinals?Wazzu hosts Gonzaga. Santa Clara and LMU both look to bounce back.#collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Race Heats Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 39:31


    Saint Mary's, San Francisco, Gonzaga, Santa Clara, and Oregon State are all separated by four games with three weeks to go. Who has the inside track on byes? Who is set up best to finish strong? #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Saint Mary's Takes Commanding Lead of WCC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 29:24


    Saint Mary's takes a commanding lead in the WCC after their 62-58 win against Gonzaga. They hit the road against USF and Oregon State, who are a combined 27-1 at home.What's next for the Zags? How much trouble are they in? They get a red hot LMU team. #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Gaels Continue to Roll, Santa Clara on Deck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 39:59


    Saint Mary's gets a big win at Washington State and stays on the road to take on Santa Clara. What does the matchup look like? Jack Breslin joins to talk about the matchup. Zags look for revenge against Oregon State. Has the defense improved enough to even the series? #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Where Should the Panic Meter be for Gonzaga?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 52:33


    Gonzaga lost back-to-back WCC games for the first time since 2014. How panicked should Zag fans be? Santa Clara beat Gonzaga in Spokane for the first time since 2007. What can they do for an encore? Saint Mary's begins their toughest eight-game stretch of the season with San Francisco on Thursday. #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Santa Clara Making Moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 30:15


    Wild weekend in the WCC, with Santa Clara popping eyes after its big win over USF. Can they make a move for the top? Oregon State and Gonzaga meet for the first time in 34 years. Is Saint Mary's back? #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Cougs Get Resume Win But More is Needed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 26:30


    Washington State comes up with another big win. Why aren't they closer to the bubble? Well, they'll get their chance against Gonzaga on Saturday. Santa Clara and Oregon State meet in a must-win for their at-large hopes. Which has the edge in the matchup? LMU comes off beat down from the Zags. Can they rebound against Saint Mary's? #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Are the Zags in Trouble?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 29:31


    Another loss and a not so inspiring win against Pepperdine. Is it time to panic for the Zags? Also, are the Waves good? San Francisco and Santa Clara met and gave us another classic. What are the implications for both teams? Wazzu rolls on, meets the Dons on Saturday. #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Festivus: The Airing of Grievances

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 26:16


    WCC play begins this week and there are some questions leading into the openers. What to make of Saint Mary's? How will Ndewedo Newbury's injury impact USF? Five WCC teams between 40 and 76 in the NET. How many can make a legit at-large case? #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Player of the Year? Who's Your Favorite?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 22:58


    We're deep enough into the season to start picking out POY candidates. Ryan Nembhard, Malik Thomas, Michael Rataj... who else? San Francisco and Washington State have important resume building matchups on Wednesday. What are the keys to sucess? #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    WCC Depth on Display

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 38:34


    Oregon State, San Francisco, Santa Clara came through with big wins over the weekend. WCC has six top 100 NET teams and four in the top 50. The race for the WCC is going to be one of the hottest contested races in a while. #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Saint Mary's, Washington State Continue to Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 56:22


    Washington State and Saint Mary's picked up big wins away from home over the weekend. Gonzaga drops a heartbreaker against No. 4 Kentucky. Bracketeer's Rocco Miller joins to talk early NCAA Tournament chances and who in the WCC has the most work to do. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 424: Big Saturday for WCC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 34:02


    Santa Clara, Washington State with big wins. LMU with a big week. Near full slate, with nine teams playing on Saturday. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 423: Is LMU back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 33:39


    The only WCC team to win its Feast Week tourney? LMU. The Lions looked more the part of the team that many had high hopes for. Can they sustain it? After the first month of play, the team that has made the largest rise is Oregon State. They started at 144 in KenPom and are now 72. Can they keep it up? Washington State's Cedric Coward missed the last two games. How long will the All-WCC Preseason Team pick be out and how will it impact a critical part of the Cougs' schedule? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 422: Feast Week Has Arrived

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 59:13


    There were some missed opportunities last week. Who missed the biggest one? Feast Week is here and there's plenty to chew on. Seven WCC teams are participating in MTEs but they aren't the only ones with key matchups. I'll chat with Locked On Zags' Andy Patton about the Zags and the Battle 4 Atlantis. Also, preview Saint Mary's at the Acrisure Classic, USF at the Sunshine Slam, and Oregon State traveling to North Texas. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 421: Dons Host Memphis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 37:50


    San Francisco will play host to Penny Hardaway's Memphis squad at Chase Center. Can the Dons notch their second resume win? Beavers host the Ducks in a Pac-12 classic renewal. Can the Beavs stay perfect? Santa Clara looked like themselves against UC Riverside. Can they keep it going against Stanford? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 420: Time to Panic for Santa Clara?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 45:18


    Santa Clara has now lost three straight, including losses at home to North Dakota State and a 26-point blowout at Nevada. Are the Broncos' at-large hopes already dashed? WCC freshmen are standing out early. Saint Mary's pick up win over Nebraska, behind freshman Mikey Lewis. Gaels continue to roll even without Aidan Mahaney and Josh Jefferson. Dons riding high and freshman wing Tyrone Riley IV is playing a key part. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Games of the Week: Wazzu, Gaels Move to 4-0?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 53:10


    Washington State and Saint Mary's will get their best tests to date this weekend. Can Santa Clara rebound after a bad loss to North Dakota State? Can LMU show the promise on the road at Saint Louis? Also, Theo Lawson joins to chat the Zags' opening week. Games of the Week: Washington State vs. Iowa LMU at Saint Louis Santa Clara at Nevada Saint Mary's vs. Nebraska #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 418: Broncos, Dons, Zags Pick Up Big Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 67:56


    San Francisco beats Boise State. Gonzaga takes down Baylor and Arizona State. Santa Clara gets a big win over Saint Louis. Who else is on the move up? USF head coach Chris Gerlufsen joins to talk the big win. College basketball writer Liam Hanley joins to chat Saint Mary's hoops. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Opening Day is Here! Big Week for Santa Clara, Gonzaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 68:36


    The time has finally arrived! The start of the college basketball season is here and there are a bunch of great games in store for the WCC. Games of the Week: Santa Clara vs. Saint Louis Baylor vs. Gonzaga Boise State at USF Bradley at Washington State #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    WCC Previews: Season Picks & Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 32:48


    The college basketball season is just days away. Here are my picks for the West Coast Conference and the season awards. Can anyone topple the Zags this year? How will the newcomers fare? The reigning WCC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year return. Will they successfully defend their crowns? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 415: Gonzaga, Pepperdine, & Portland previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 65:52


    Is this the year? This is one of Gonzaga's deepest teams and returns most of a group that reached the Sweet Sixteen last season. Along with some key additions through the portal, the Zags might be set to finally win it all. New head coach. New roster. The start of a new era of Pepperdine basketball? The Waves have had talent in recent years but not the desired results. With a new regime entering, will the results follow? Year Four of Shantay Legans in Portland and the youth movement is on. With 11 freshmen or redshirt freshmen on the roster, there will be a new wave of faces for the Pilots. Can it get Portland pointed in the right direction? Also, Grand Canyon hasn't even played a game in the WCC and they are already planning to leave? Reports are they have received an invitation from the Mountain West Conference and were a no-show at the latest WCC executive meeting. What does it mean for the WCC? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 414: San Francisco Tourney Hopes, Wazzu Renews, San Diego Starts Anew

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 61:01


    More previews! San Francisco, Washington State, and San Diego are next. San Francisco has been knocking on the March Madness door since they got the call in 2021. Can they make a return to the Dance? Washington State is coming off a tourney appearance but is starting fresh. New coach, new players, new conference. How quickly can they return to that level? San Diego lost five of their top six rotation players from a year ago. Can they hang on to the positive momentum they had a year ago? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    WCC Media Day with Unofficial WCC Hoops and LockedOn Zags Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 106:43


    Zack Farmer and Andy Patton from the LockedOn Zags podcast went live from West Coast Conference Media Day in Las Vegas. We met with some of the biggest figures in the WCC. Rewatch/listen. 0:06:32 Saint Mary's players Augustas Marciulionis, Mitchell Saxen, Luke Barrett 0:33:46 Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett 0:58:05 Gonzaga head coach Mark Few 1:08:24 Gonzaga players Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, Nolan Hickman 1:26:40 WCC Commissioner Stu Jackson #collegebasketball #college #marchmadness #ncaatournament #gonzaga #sandiego #stmarys #washingtonstate #oregonstate #lmu #santaclara #sanfrancisco #pepperdine #portland #pacific #basketball

    Episode 412: Saint Mary's Goes for Three, Oregon State & Pacific Rebuilding

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 58:45


    More previews! Saint Mary's, Oregon State, and Pacific on deck. No Mahaney, no problem. Saint Mary's rebounded well from the departures over the summer and are primed for another run. Reminder: the Gaels have won the last two WCC regular season championships. Oregon State had a mass exodus and Wayne Tinkle was busy rebuilding the roster. After another subpar season, the Beavers have a long way to go to climb back to relevancy. Pacific... well, there's only one way to go but up. New head coach Dave Smart brought in a lot of intriguing pieces. Will it result in a movement up the standings? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 411: Tournament Hopes for Santa Clara, LMU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 52:18


    WCC preview time! Santa Clara and LMU are up first. The Broncos have NCAA Tournament hopes and they are warranted. They return 72% of last season's points and bring back former WCC First Teamer Carlos Stewart. Is this the year? For LMU, some roster turnover but an influx of talent. Can they rebound after a subpar 2023-24 and make some noise in the WCC? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12

    Episode 410: Destiny Fulfilled, Gonzaga Leaving the WCC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 31:30


    The Gonzaga Bulldogs made it official and they will be leaving the West Coast Conference for the Pac-12, beginning in July 2026. Yes, I screwed that pick up. Is there anything other that good things for Gonzaga out of this deal? What does it mean for the rest of the WCC? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #Pac12 #realignment

    Episode 409: The Pac-12 Reborn, Impacts on the WCC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 29:31


    Washington State and Oregon State have barley begun their WCC tenure and their exit seems clear as they have added San Diego State, Colorado State, Boise State, and Fresno State to the Pac-12 for the 2026-27 season. More to come but what is the trickle down to the WCC? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

    Episode 408: Prognostications, Changes to the WCC Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 31:02


    The WCC Tournament schedule is out and there are some changes but are they ideal? I have an idea that might work moving forward. What is the value of NCAA Tournament success against a WCC Tournament championship? Gonzaga head coach Mark Few was on College Hoops Today with Jon Rothstein and had some comments on weighing team's accomplishments. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

    Episode 407: How High Can LMU Reach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 25:55


    LMU, like many others, has gone through a roster overhaul through the transfer portal. Head coach Stan Johnson talks about the outlook of this year's group, the importance of the returners, and the their biggest pickup of the offseason, former Pepperdine head coach now LMU assistant Lorenzo Romar. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

    Episode 406: Breaking Down the Schedules with Rocco Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 37:07


    Some schedules are complete and others are nearly there. Bracketeer.org's Rocco Miller breaks down what we know and how it sets teams up for a potential NCAA Tournament bid. Also, who could be a sleeper in the WCC? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers

    Episode 405: WCC Schedule Arrives & Way Too Early Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 47:41


    The WCC has released the regular season schedule. 18 games, 11 teams, beginning on December 28. What are the highlights? Washington State has released its full schedule, Santa Clara is unofficially done as well. What else has been added to the non-conference docket? Also, my unofficial power rankings #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #powerrankings

    Episode 404: How High Should the Expectations be for the Zags?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 40:28


    The way-to-early rankings have Gonzaga easily in the top 10 and many in the top 5. So where should the Zags finish? What would be disappointing?  @LockedOnZags  Andy Patton joins to review the Gonzaga offseason. #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

    Episode 403: How Deep are the Zags?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 42:13


    Zags brought back four of its five starters from a year ago and added a slew of guys who will make the Bulldogs 9-10 guys deep. Spokesman Review's Theo Lawson drops by to chat about the upcoming season and the Zags in Las Vegas. Also, San Francisco has added another big matchup. Can they get over the hump and back into the Big Dance? Saint Mary's newcomer Paulius Murauskas shines at the U20 European tournament. What does it mean for the Gaels? #marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

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