Gonzaga projected 3 seed despite just two losses! | Can Mark Few and Zags change their fate in March

Gonzaga Bulldogs face rare uncertainty as the NCAA Selection Committee ranks them the final 3 seed despite just two losses—breaking a trend that had always seen such strong Zags teams earn top-2 billing. Can Mark Few’s squad overcome a shaky Quad 3 loss to Portland and surge up the seed lines with three games left and the WCC Tournament looming?

Andy Patton breaks down the committee’s Top 16 reveal, analyzing why Gonzaga trails Big Ten powerhouses and what close conference races mean for their March Madness outlook. The episode dives into key metrics like KenPom and wins above bubble, updates on rivals like Kansas and Vanderbilt, and details what the Zags must do to secure a potential 2 seed. 

With pivotal games against Pacific, Portland, and Saint Mary’s on the horizon, seeding shifts are on the line—will Gonzaga rise or slip come Selection Sunday?

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga

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