The Sports Bank

Football. Soccer. Basketball. Gaming and Much More

gonzaga basketball

#1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs cool trick shot video

By

The Gonzaga Bulldogs aren't just great on the court, they're exceptional at the art of the trick shot. Gonzaga accomplished the school's first 30-win season, a No.1 seed in the NCAA tournament, also a first, and for awhile they were the top ranked team in college basketball. This is all uncharted territory for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Welcome Gonzaga Bulldogs to the West … [Read more...] about #1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs cool trick shot video

#22 Gonzaga Bulldogs: College Basketball 111 in 111

By

Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #22 Gonzaga Bulldogs: College Basketball 111 in 111

2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

By

With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season.  Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25

Illini Upset #18 Gonzaga; Illinois is Better than You Think

By

Even when Illinois is having a down year, or a "rebuilding year," they still get at least one win in over a ranked team. In 1998-99 and 2007-08 (two college basketball seasons that saw Illinois break the school record for losses) they still beat a couple ranked teams- even if it didn't happen until the Big Ten Tournament. It's a hallmark of where Illinois is as a program, … [Read more...] about Illini Upset #18 Gonzaga; Illinois is Better than You Think

Carrier Classic: ’09 National Championship Rematch Reaches New Heights

By

For the Michigan State basketball team, the tests that the players take in the classroom are probably a breeze compared to the tests Tom Izzo gives them. How’s this for a multiple-choice question? To open your season you will: a)  Face a  #1 ranked UNC squad b)  Face a top-ten Duke team at Madison Square Garden c)   Face a Gonzaga team in a game that has packed much … [Read more...] about Carrier Classic: ’09 National Championship Rematch Reaches New Heights

#17 Gonzaga Bulldogs: College Basketball 111 in 111

By

Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series.  Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days.  We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order.  We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #17 Gonzaga Bulldogs: College Basketball 111 in 111

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)

By

With two weeks left in the regular season, we are hitting the stretch run of the college basketball season and teams are trying to improve their resume and pick up some key wins to help their NCAA Tournament hopes.  Here are some crucial games this week that have bubble teams matching head-to-head that could ultimately make or break their chances of being selected for the Field … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch (2/22/11)

CBE Classic Preview: Marquette The Underdog

By

The CBE Classic is the best of the 2010 pre-season college basketball tournaments and not just because my alma mater is involved.  You have two of the top three ranked teams in the country in Duke and Kansas State, the always dangerous Gonzaga, and a feisty Marquette team.  Here is a preview and my predictions for what will go down in Kansas City.  Check out David's in-depth … [Read more...] about CBE Classic Preview: Marquette The Underdog

99 in 99: #23 Gonzaga Bulldogs

By

The first nationally televised college basketball game is exactly one week from today.  This week, most teams get on the court for exhibition play… a.k.a. beating up on some D-2 or D-3 school to knock the rust off your tires.  (Unless of course you are Syracuse last year.)  The fact that we are this close to the tip of the season makes me happier than Survivor cast members when … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #23 Gonzaga Bulldogs