The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast (Zack Farmer)

Supremacy in the WCC can shift drastically on Saturday. One game separates the two. Gaels were the coach's preseason pick. Zags have won five straight at the Kennel against Saint Mary's. But both have tough tests leading up to it. LMU at Gonzaga and Santa Clara visits Saint Mary's. @LockedOnZags  Andy Patton hops on.Also some bracketology The Bracketeer's Rocco Miller. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

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

The Dons are coming off their sixth 20-win season over the last seven years. Head coach Chris Gerlufsen stops but to talk the season, the legacy of Khalil Shabazz, how USF has navigated the portal, and the outlook for next season.

#USFdons #collegebasketball #NCAA #WCChoops #SanFrancisco #Dons #WCC #basketball

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

I can't believe it's already the final week of WCC play but here it is. Plenty of implications for Las Vegas left to sort out. Gonzaga is the only seed that is locked in. SMC all but solidified the 2. But 3-7 all could change. 

Also, Gonzaga is at USF and Saint Mary's this week. Looks like an NCAA Tournament weekend! Will the Zags come out of it clean?

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

Teams have been busy in the transfer portal. San Diego, San Francisco, and LMU have all made big moves. A Gonzaga trio returns. What about BYU?

Saint Mary's has been a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament the last two seasons and Associate Head Coach Justin Joyner has been instrumental in that success. He talks the season, what is to come, and a bit about the competition level in the WCC.

#collegebasketball #NCAA #basketball #sports #SMC #saintmarys #wcchoops

Gonzaga may not be as invisible as many believed. BYU's injuries piling up. Saint Mary's needs to find some offense to pair with the stellar defense, but where from?

Could USF finish the non-conference perfect? LMU starting to figure it out?

Gonzaga and Saint Mary's was as advertised and the Gaels came out on top. With a 9-0 WCC record, they now have a two-game lead over Gonzaga and San Francisco. What's next for Gonzaga? Santa Clara drops a pair, including one to San Diego. San Francisco is on deck. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

The Portland Pilots were snake bitten last season and are looking for a way to bounce back. Head Coach Shantay Legans drops in to chat about the season. Also news on a potential NIT replacement with only power conference schools?

#collegebasketball #collegebasketball #sports #wcchoops #realignment #portland #portlandpilots

BYU is 8-2. Saint Mary's is 9-2. The resumes are eerily similar, despite the perceptions of the two teams. I'll take a closer look. Also, USF will play its first true road game this week. Will they make it out still undefeated? Then, Gonzaga takes on Texas Tech. Could this game mean the difference between a 1 and a 3 seed?

Saint Mary's continues to roll after emphatic win at USF. Have they hit their peak or are they still getting better? Dons have a short turnaround and face Gonzaga in the Kennel on Thursday. What will it take to pull the upset? What can Gonzaga do to continue their dominance over USF? #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

The Saint Mary's Gaels have the toughest non-conference schedule in the country. Yes, you read that right... at least according to the metrics. 

Gonzaga opens its exhibition play. Also, my final WCC preseason picks.

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The West Coast Conference makes it official and adds Washington State and Oregon State, beginning in 2024-25. What does it mean for the future of the league and for the two Pac schools? Saint Mary's and Santa Clara continue to have up and down non-conference schedules. Is Gonzaga's at-large status in danger? #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #Pac12 #OregonState #washingtonstate

How do you tier the teams in the WCC? The countdown to the season continues and FanSided's Tristan Freeman stops by to talk the WCC outlook and transfers. Also, who has the most to prove this season?

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San Francisco brings back a strong core, high level transfers, but do lose WCC First Teamer Jonathan Mogbo to the NBA Draft. USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen joins the pod to chat everything Dons. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

What will Selection Sunday bring us and what is the outlook for the WCC's tournament-bound teams? We ask Bracketeer.org's Rocco Miller for the latest.

Follow him at @RoccoMiller8 on Twitter.

An instant classic to add to the rivalry.   

Saint Mary's came back from a double-digit deficit, forced overtime, and picked up the big win over Gonzaga. The Gaels now have a two game lead on the Zags in the WCC with three weeks to go. What does it mean for the Gaels and the Zags?  Running out of things to say about Aiden Mahaney...  

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Clip from SMC Gaels radio  

#marchmadness #collegebasketball #saintmarys #zags #aidanmahaney #ncaa #basketball

On my soapbox for this one. The NET is the creation of the NCAA as a tool to evaluate teams for the NCAA Tournament. Yet, bracketologists continue to undervalue mid majors. Is this new? No, but how about some consistency?  

Also, Slipper Still Fits' Arden Carvalho stops by to talk Zags. Is Nolan Hickman back on track?  

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#ncaabasketball #wcchoops #zags #byu #marchmadness #smcgaels #usfdons

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

3-seed Gonzaga and 5-seed Saint Mary's prep for the NCAA Tournament. Zags got a good draw with Grand Canyon. On the other side, it'll be tough for the Gaels against VCU. Saint Mary's play-by-play voice Alex Jensen and Locked On Zags host Andy Patton drop it to review the matchups.

Also, I'll discuss the new WCC commissioner Stu Jackson as well as Santa Clara's NIT matchup against Sam Houston State.

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#marchmadness #march #collegebasketball #zags #wcchoops #basketball #omgsmc 

After the first week of WCC action, who has lived up to expectations? Who has fallen way short? Who has surprised?

Here we go again... The realignment train has left the station again with massive shifts to the Pac-12, Big Ten, and Big 12. How will it impact the WCC? As we enter the season, who are the best returners? How about the best newcomers? Also schedule tidbits. Music by HookSounds #collegebasketball #ncaa #realignment #basketball #gonzaga #smcgaels#sports #pac12 #cfb #cbb

Two weeks left. Two games separate Saint Mary's, USF, BYU, Santa Clara, and San Diego. 

Saint Mary's has USF, BYU, and Gonzaga left.
USF has SMC and Gonzaga left.
BYU has SMC left.
Santa Clara has Gonzaga.
San Diego has both USF and SMC.

Who will finish second? It might come down to who wins between SMC and USF on Thursday.

The NBA is on the verge of lowering the age requirement from 19 to 18. Is this the end of the one and done? How will this impact college hoops and the WCC?

Changes to the NCAA Tournament? Let's hope not.

Santa Clara play-by-play man Anthony Passarelli drops in to chat Broncos basketball.

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Live from Las Vegas! It is time for the WCC Tournament. Who to watch? Who could make a run? Who will meet Saint Mary's and Gonzaga next week in the semifinals?  For those of you playing catch up as we enter March, I have my wife Linda ask the questions.  

#collegebasketball #zags #marchmadness #automaticbid #march #omgsmc #byu #upset #sports #basketball

USF and Santa Clara gave us an instant classic on Saturday night and Khalil Shabazz was the star. USF and BYU advanced to Monday, setting up the semis against Saint Mary's and Gonzaga. 

Have we seen the last of Brandin Podziemski in the WCC? What does the future hold for Drew Timme?

#collegebasketball #marchmadness #gonzaga #omgsmc #usfdons #santaclarabroncos #byu #basketball #sports

We are less than 50 days away form college basketball season. So, who are the top 15 players in the league? I will take a look at the league and pick out my best. 

I'm back and lots has happened. Gaels claimed at least a share of the WCC title, as well as the No. 1 seed for the WCC Tournament, on Saturday and can wrap it up completely on Thursday. Long term, how does the Josh Jefferson injury impact this team? Every seed except 1 and 9 are still in play. Who will claim the byes? Zags are on the road at USF and Saint Mary's. Dons and Broncos face off on Saturday. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

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

After a week of tournaments and turkey, the WCC has a clearer picture and four NCAA Tournament bids seems like a real possibility. But what does that look like? Gonzaga and BYU already look like locks. So how do Saint Mary's and USF make it happen?

Also, Santa Clara with their first losses. How do they bounce back?

LMU is doing its best Jekyll and Hyde impression.

And Portland is 7-2?!

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

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

San Francisco and Santa Clara arguably played the best game of the WCC season last year. The open up WCC play against each other at the Leavey Center.

Broncos are 12-3, two games better than a year ago, all this without Jalen Williams. USF hasn't dropped off much either, sitting at 11-4.

USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen and Santa Clara play-by-play voice Anthony Passarelli stop by to talk about the teams and what to look for in the rivalry renewal.

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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

The time has finally come. Gonzaga and Saint Mary's meet on Saturday and it could very well decide the regular season championship. Locked On Zags host Andy Patton hops on to go over the matchup. Former Saint Mary's forward Beau Levesque also checks in and relives some of his memories of the matchup.  

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#gonzaga #collegebasketball #wcchoops #saintmarys #gaels #ncaabasketball

Here we go again. It's Gonzaga and Saint Mary's for the WCC championship. The two split the regular season matchups, each winning on the road. Zags won the last meeting convincingly. Can the Gaels rebound and win their fourth WCC Tournament title under Randy Bennett? #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

Screw it. If we're throwing out crazy ideas, let's go big. The SUPER CONFERENCE of the Pac-4, the Mountain West, AND the West Coast Conference.

It's Thanksgiving Week and there are plenty of tournaments to choose from. Who from the WCC will feast and who will starve? Who has the most to gain?

The Almanac's and Heat Check Hangout's Connor Hope joins me.

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Last week, it was just a blip on the radar. After three straight losses, it is now time to be concerned about Saint Mary's. What needs to happen for them to right the ship?

Is SMC still the second best bet for a multi-bid WCC or is it someone else? Santa Clara?

It's also Feast Week! Gonzaga is at the Maui. How will they fare?

#collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland #pilots #toreros #smcgaels #sanfrancisco #santaclara

Gonzaga is the undisputed king of the WCC but who is capable of knocking off the top dog? I'll take a look at the schedules as we are one week away from WCC play and see who is primed to make a run, who has the toughest stretch of games, and who can take down Gonzaga.

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

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

Gonzaga has begun maybe the toughest non-conference stretch in all of college basketball and takes on Texas and Kentucky this week. New Bloods Podcast co-host Josh Linke stops by to chat.  Also, what stood out this week? Brandin Podziemski, Jevon Porter, and Saint Mary's.  

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I make my final predictions for the WCC standings and the end of year awards. Who will finish first? Who will be the WCC Player of the Year? Will I eat my words by March? #collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland #pilots #toreros #smcgaels #sanfrancisco #santaclara

There are only two weeks left of WCC play before we head to Las Vegas. 1-2 are essentially a wrap but what about 3-8? Also, who has the better shot at reaching the Sweet Sixteen? Gonzaga or Saint Mary's?

Heat Check Hangout's Connor Hope stops in.  

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#ncaabasketball #collegebasketball #gonzaga #smcgaels #wcchoops #marchmadness #ncaatournament #wcctournament #sweetsixteen

Gonzaga and Saint Mary's advanced to the Round of 32, both controlling the games in their styles but can they get to Las Vegas for the Sweet Sixteen? Gaels v. UConn Zags v. TCU Who advances? #sweetsixteen #marchmadness #ncaatournament #uconn #tcu #zags #gonzaga #gaels #smcgaels #collegebasketball #ncaabasketball

Saint Mary's walked into Fort Collins and knocked off No. 13 and previously undefeated Colorado State. Are they back? Zags lose at Washington. Bad offense down the stretch. Bump in the road or trend? San Diego beat Arizona State. It actually happened! #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

BYU is now on a seven-game winning streak and it looks like the Cougars have figured it out. USF's NCAA Tournament hopes might be dashed after an 0-2 start.  

Locked On Zags and Locked On College Basketball host Andy Patton joins to recap the first week.  

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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

Don't look now but Saint Mary's, at 17-4, is starting to look like their old selves again. USF still searching for the marquee win. BYU... uh, what happened?

BYU-USF gave us the best game in WCC play so far and the Cougars came away with the victory. What does that mean for USF?

Gonzaga continues to roll. What about the 4-bid WCC chances?

The NCAA Tournament begins this week and the WCC has three teams in: Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, and San Francisco. For Gonzaga, it's the first step towards that elusive national championship. For Saint Mary's, it's a chance to return to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2010. For USF, can they make a splash in its first appearance since 1998?

The WCC coaches poll and preseason all-league teams were released. I also preview the next three teams: Saint Mary's, LMU, and Pacific. - Saint Mary's has advanced to the Round of 32 each of the past two seasons. Can they advance further? - LMU has had winning seasons in two of its first three seasons under Stan Johnson. What is the next step?- Pacific finished tied for fifth last year, yet everyone seems to be overlooking them, even the coaches. #collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #lmulions #loyolamarymount #smcgaels #pacifictigers #gaels

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

Are the Gaels set to return to the NCAA Tournament? Can LMU make the next leap? How will Pacific fare without Damon Stoudamire? How about San Diego? The second of three season previews will focus on Saint Mary's, Loyola Marymount, San Diego, and Pacific.

Guest: Alex Jensen, Voice of the Gaels

At long last the season is here. All ten WCC teams are in action on opening night, including Oral Roberts at Saint Mary's. It's one of three big matchups for the Gaels, along with mid-major powerhouses Vermont and North Texas. I chat with SMC play-by-play man Alex Jensen.

Later in the week, BYU at San Diego State and Gonzaga vs. Michigan State.

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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

The NCAA Tournament is on the horizon and Bracketeer.org's Rocco Miller joins to preview the WCC Tournament and the outlook for Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in March. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

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

USF star Khalil Shabazz stops by to talk about the coming season, the confidence built last season, and Washington native dives into the scene at the CrawsOver (Seattle Pro-Am) over the weekend. Also, Saint Mary's Australia trip and a quick look at the conference schedule.

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One game for all the marbles. It's Gonzaga and Saint Mary's for the WCC championship. Who takes it? Who to watch?

#collegebasketball #marchmadness #sports #basketball #zags #smcgaels

The transfer portal is alive and well. WCC teams are having to play a heavy role in it. Gonzaga, Santa Clara, and USF have each added critical pieces. Who else? There are also plenty of WCC names in the upcoming NBA Draft. The Kings Herald's NBA Draft analyst Bryant West and I go over their potential. #nbadraft #marchmadness #wcchoops #gonzaga #santaclara #usfdons #smcgaels #collegebasketball #transferportal #ncaa

Is the sky falling with Aidan Mahaney entering the portal? Not by a long shot. The Gaels have options, but who? Meanwhile LMU has been busy reloading their roster. A familiar face returns to Santa Clara. USF off to a strong start in the scheduling department. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers

Santa Clara had a roller coaster of a week. They knocked off Gonzaga for the first time since 2011. Leavey Center was jumping. Santa Clara looked ready for anyone... then Saint Mary's came to town. Gaels have won 10 of 11. Dons have won 6 straight. They meet on Saturday. USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen drops in. 01:33 Santa Clara Upsets Gonzaga 08:43 What Went Wrong for the Zags 25:15 Saint Mary's Rolls over Santa Clara 42:48 USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

Who the heck is McNeese State? We kind of know Grand Canyon but who are they now? ESPN and CBS Sports broadcaster Jack Benjamin, who covers the Southland Conference among others, gives the scouting report on the WCC's two NCAA Tournament opponents. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #McNeese #GrandCanyon

WCC Media Day was this week and I spoke with a number of players and coaches to get the scoop on what we should expect this season. Portland stock rising. BYU and San Diego lowering.

Also, got to chat with SMC's Logan Johnson, USF's Ty Roberts, and Portland's Tyler Robertson.

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BYU with a big win over Saint Mary's, now face Gonzaga and San Francisco this week. How does Saint Mary's rebound from the loss? Can USF get its best win of the season over BYU? Also, Gonzaga at Santa Clara. 

We are one month into the season. The NET rankings have dropped this week. How is each team grading out? 

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What was a bad week for the WCC got worse with the NET rankings being released for the first time this season. How bad was it?

Locked On Zags host Andy Patton joins to chat Zags and the situation for the rest of the conference.

#collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

The WCC Tournament begins Thursday. If you haven't been paying attention all season long (be honest), this is your quick primer for each WCC team. #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

San Francisco, Santa Clara, and LMU all made out great in the transfer portal but who now has the greatest upside? Are one of these teams capable of an NCAA Tournament run? The WCC schedule was also released. What are the games to watch? Who has the toughest stretches? Who got screwed? Also, the dangers of the transfer portal. #collegebasketball #ncaa #transferportal #cbb #ncaabasketball #basketball #sports

West Coast Conference play begins this week and it may be as wide open as it has been in a very long time. Could someone other than Gonzaga or Saint Mary's win the league, like San Francisco? Zags drop another Q1 opportunity and the chances are running out. Are they in trouble? I also review my preseason picks and award winners. I've done some shifting. Do you agree? 02:19 Can USF win the WCC? 20:27 Gonzaga Faces New Challenges 34:27 Saint Mary's Rebounds, Can They Sustain It? 40:43 Preseason Picks Revisited #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

The two newest additions to the WCC: Grand Canyon and Seattle. Are they good fits? Concerns? Pacific and Saint Mary's made some portal news. Gonzaga adds to the non-conference schedule. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

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

Santa Clara has won 20+ games in three of the last four seasons. Will the Broncos get over the hump and return to the NCAA Tournament? NBA Draft is on the horizon. What will Jonathan Mogbo and Anton Watson be? #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu

The season continues for Gonzaga as they reach their eighth straight Sweet Sixteen. UCLA awaits. For Saint Mary's, the season ends on a sour note against UConn. Also, transfer portal heating up in the WCC. #collegebasketball #marchmadness #sweetsixteen #zags #wcchoops #omgsmc #sports #basketball

Cougars, Broncos, and Waves. Oh, my! The season is less than a month away and here is the first of three season preview episodes and we will start with BYU, Pepperdine, and Santa Clara. BYU should be NCAA Tournament bound. Pepperdine may not take the step back we all think. Santa Clara making a tournament bid?

The regular season is done and now the WCC heads to Las Vegas for the WCC Championships. What does BYU and USF need to do to secure an at-large bid? Can Santa Clara reach its first WCC championship game since 2006?

Also a recap of Saint Mary's big win over No. 1 Gonzaga.

The San Diego Toreros are one of the more interesting teams in the WCC. New head coach, 12 new players, only four players returning but all have started in the past. There are external expectations of the Steve Lavin led squad. Are they ready?

San Diego broadcaster Jack Cronin gives us the breakdown.

Who else from last year's bottom half has the best chance to breaking into the top 4?

The final week of the regular season is upon us and only two of the 10 teams have their seed locked up. Santa Clara (3) and Pepperdine (10) know but eighth spots are still up for grabs. Will the Gaels dethrone Gonzaga? Will BYU be forced to play in the first round? Who joins Santa Clara in the quarterfinals?  I also predict the WCC awards and All-WCC Team. #collegebasketball #marchmadness #zags #gonzaga #byu #smcgaels #basketball #ncaa #sports

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

@WSUCougarAthletics‬ begins in a new conference, with a new head coach, and a new look for the team. Cougars Head Coach David Riley joins the pod to talk about building on the program's past. NBA Summer League begins soon and there are a lot of familiar faces on rosters, including a head-to-head with a past Saint Mary's backcourt.

#marchmadness #NCAATournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers #GCU #seattleu #NBA #SummerLeague

The Portland Pilots took down Villanova and had both No. 1 North Carolina and No. 12 Michigan State on the ropes at the Phil Knight Invitational. Have the Pilots arrived?

Saint Mary's plays its toughest non-conference game maybe ever against No. 2 Houston on Saturday. Locked On Coogs podcast host Parker Ainsworth stops by to talk about the matchup.

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There are only three weeks left of WCC play before we get to Las Vegas. How is your team faring and how will it end? Saint Mary's, USF, BYU, Santa Clara, and San Diego are all separated by three games and there is plenty of jockeying left to go.

The portal has closed. Which teams made it out better than when it opened? The NBA Combine and G-League Elite Camp open. Which of the WCC entries would be the best NBA player? Mahaney to UConn? #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #washingtonstate #oregonstatebeavers

Santa Clara gets big win over Oregon, making it their second over a Pac-12 school. Are the Broncos starting to look like a legit at-large team? Play-by-plan announcer Anthony Passarelli joins.

Zags took two in Maui. How did it look?

Saint Mary's bounces back after a rough to weeks. Are they back? Voice of the Gaels Alex Jensen hops on. #collegebasketball #sports #marchmadness #smcgaels #santaclara #broncos #saintmarys #gonzaga #boisestate #utah #basketball #ncaa #cal #arizonastate #sanfrancisco #USC

Washington State and Pepperdine hire their new coaches but wait, there's more! A familiar face is now the head coach at Kentucky and the Zags are slated to face them this season. Mongolian Mike hits the portal. Saint Mary's associate head coach Justin Joyner heading to Michigan. #marchmadness #NCAAtournament #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific #Kentucky #BBN

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

The time is finally here for team previews. We start with San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Pepperdine. Dons and Broncos could be dark horse NCAA Tournament teams. What has to go their way? Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek checks in to preview the Broncos. Can Pepperdine climb its way out of the WCC cellar? Also, notes on Craziness in the Kennel. #collegebasketball #collegebasketball #sports #pepperdine #santaclara #sanfrancisco #westcoastconference #wcchoops

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

Zags survive scares at San Francisco and Santa Clara. Does Santa Clara still have a path to the NCAA Tournament? I think so. Pacific is 3-1.  Also, I'll pick my midseason WCC awards.  

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#ncaabasketball #wcchoops #marchmadness #zags #santaclara #pacific #smcgaels #collegebasketball #wcc

Saint Mary's is the WCC regular season and tournament champion for the first time since 2012. It is officially their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament, and fourth in the last five. What is their ceiling? How about the Zags? What is their Selection Sunday fate? #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

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

West Coast Conference play begins this week and I am reshuffling my preseason predictions. Also, something to look for from each team going into league play. 

There are four teams left in the WCC Tournament: Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, San Francisco, and Santa Clara. Three NCAA Tournament locks and the team looking to play spoiler. Who leaves Vegas with a trophy?

The season has finally arrived and there are a number of great matchups this week. Which is the Game of the Week? Who is the player to watch? #collegebasketball #cbb #marchmadness #wcchoops #college #sports #basketball #NCAA #gonzaga #zags #sandiego #portland #pilots #toreros #smcgaels #sanfrancisco #santaclara

Gonzaga and Santa Clara started WCC play 2-0 and meet each other on Thursday. Could the Broncos play spoiler and knock off the Zags? #collegebasketball #sports #college #basketball #gonzaga #stmarys #sanfrancisco #santaclara #LMU #pepperdine #sandiego #portland #pacific

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