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It has been quite the week!
For starters, we found out the Zags will start the season in the top 10 of the AP Poll. Never a bad spot to start a college basketball season.
Also, despite being Canadian, Kyle Wiltjer is an All-American... and just in case you didn't hear, Mark Few and co. landed a big time recruit in Chicago shooting guard Zach Norvell. It's the second Zach of the recruiting class, a category (# of Zachs) in which the Zags currently lead the nation, I think.
The Zags get ready for an exhibition against Eastern Oregon tonight at 5 p.m. (or 8 p.m. for you east-coasters out there). We're finally going to see what's being hyped as one of the best front courts in college basketball and we'll begin to answer some questions about the back court.
Meanwhile, Pitt is setting its sights on Gonzaga for next week’s Armed Forces Classic in Okinawa. Under Jamie Dixon, Pitt has had the perennial reputation as one of the toughest teams in college hoops. It will definitely make for a fun start to the season and set the tone heading into the Battle 4 Atlantis later this month.
Lineups are set, media days are done, and another season of Gonzaga Basketball is upon us!
Here are the highlights of This Week in Zag Tweets:
12 days until season opener vs. Gonzaga in Armed Forces Classic in Okinawa - Nov. 13 - 7 pm - ESPN #h2p #PittIsIt pic.twitter.com/aaogsaghUg
— Pitt Basketball (@HailToPittHoops) November 1, 2015
Late goal from Santa Clara hands the Zags a loss on Sunday. Back at it next Sun., with Senior Day. pic.twitter.com/QNvL1cm9Vd
— Gonzaga Men's Soccer (@zagmsoc) November 1, 2015
So so so excited to go to my first Gonzaga basketball game next weekend ❤️
— kirs10 (@kittensullivan) November 2, 2015
Basketball season is coming up! The women play on Friday and the men play on Saturday. We'll be there. Will you? #GoZags #ZagUp
— Gonzaga Bulldog Band (@Gonzaga_Band) November 3, 2015
Doors are open until 8, it's not too late to come get your ticket for the Eastern Oregon game! pic.twitter.com/RjXjZ4cF0O
— Gonzaga Kennel Club (@ZagKennelClub) November 2, 2015
Zags ranked No. 9 on AP Preseason Poll. Second-highest preseason AP rank in program history https://t.co/lAs4w2qqdB pic.twitter.com/reJfnOxwo0
— Gonzaga Basketball (@ZagMBB) November 2, 2015
Preseason AP CBB poll: 1) UNC 2) Kentucky 3) Maryland 4) Kansas 5) Duke 6) Virginia 7) Iowa State 8) Oklahoma 9) Gonzaga 10) Wichita State
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 2, 2015
Zags sort of a top 10 team in preseason polls https://t.co/WyJGhCIdJu pic.twitter.com/R1EXKR9Ky0
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 2, 2015
The first Mark Few show of the season is coming up at noon! #ZagsVoice #UnitedWeZag
— Tom Hudson (@VoiceofGonzaga) November 2, 2015
I'll be making my college decision tomorrow morning between the final four schools Florida State, Iowa State, Gonzaga, and Georgetown
— Zachary Norvell (@ZackN_22) November 2, 2015
After long months of recruitment i will like to proudly say I have committed to Gonzaga University #Zags pic.twitter.com/iUkfKUInBX
— Zachary Norvell (@ZackN_22) November 2, 2015
Chicago Simeon senior Zachary Norvell Jr commits to Gonzaga! 6'6 lefty SG w/ Range! https://t.co/D7d7lrNHj9 pic.twitter.com/jVF9rcRYPB
— Scott/Ballislife (@BallisLifeCHI) November 2, 2015
Gonzaga picks up Top 100 player Zach Norvell (@ZackN_22). Wing from Simeon-same school produced D-Rose and Jabari. https://t.co/rVYNa6Q1SK
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) November 2, 2015
Norvell said he picked GU because of coaching staff, winning tradition and "also the guys that are going to be there when I’m there."
— Jim Meehan (@SRJimm) November 2, 2015
Gonzaga landed big time commitment from Zach Norvell out of Chicago Big time shooter @ImJustPargo must be happy another Chicago kid 2 zags
— Dan Dickau (@dandickau21) November 2, 2015
Zags have now beaten the Hoyas head-to-head for three recruits: frosh Norvell today, plus transfers Nigel Williams-Goss and Mizzou's JW3.
— Old Fashioned Hoya (@OFHoya) November 2, 2015
Ok now that I've had 40 minutes to calm down... Welcome to Gonzaga @ZackN_22!!! #UnitedWeZag #GoZags
— Zag Nation (@UnitedWeZag) November 2, 2015
The 2017 WCC Newcomer of the Year may just be a player from #Gonzaga. Suiting up for the Zags in 2016-17: pic.twitter.com/wu5dW44QA2
— Gonzaga Guru (@ZagsGuru) November 2, 2015
As it stands now, Arizona is the only ranked team on #Gonzaga's schedule. Battle 4 Atlantis may produce a few more and SMU / BYU may jump in
— Zags Will March (@ZagsWillMarch) November 2, 2015
If Gonzaga played in the Pac-12 they would finish 13th in the league AT BEST
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 2, 2015
@GottliebShow @PISTOLPM young fella Josh Perkins will be off the charts good once he gets acclimated. Different kinda of pg than Pangos
— Dan Dickau (@dandickau21) November 2, 2015
From today's Mark Few show... Coach on the Wiltjer-Sabonis-Karnowski lineup (via @IMGAudio) ---> https://t.co/5Rqhdp0JPF @ZagMBB
— Tom Hudson (@VoiceofGonzaga) November 2, 2015
I was a camp counselor at Gonzaga's hoop camps for the better part of a decade. Nearly every year Mark Few was a hot prospect for open jobs.
— Vas Difference (@_2XL_) November 2, 2015
Episode 2: We're Back! And so is the Best Frontcourt in the NCAA. @kwiltj, @PKarnowski, @Dsabonis11. https://t.co/ps2CiUCa2L via @po_st
— Free Ira Brown (@Freeirabrown) November 2, 2015
I can't wait for Gonzaga basketball. ❤️
— g-net (@janette_11) November 3, 2015
10 DAYS until we tip off our season against Air Force! Get your season tickets now: https://t.co/qguDiRyEPa! pic.twitter.com/nrdvnm79Qv
— Gonzaga WBB (@ZagWBB) November 3, 2015
One week from today the @ESPNCBB crew leaves for Okinawa for the #armedforcesclassic between @GonzagaBulldogs & @PittAthletics!
— Kevin Connors (@kevconnorsespn) November 3, 2015
Armed Forces Classic is coming to Foster Field House Camp Foster, Okinawa JP! Wish my Terps were playing though... pic.twitter.com/6annfkIcvA
— J (@arakakij) November 3, 2015
I think Norvell's commitment was as good of an indicator as any that GONZAGA NEEDS TO SELL A LEGIT FITTED BASEBALL CAP FOR THEIR FANS!!!
— Zag Nation (@UnitedWeZag) November 3, 2015
Are you excited for the @ZagMBB & @ZagWBB seasons to begin?! #GoZags
— Gonzaga University (@GonzagaU) November 3, 2015
3 of top 10 Wooden Award votegetters return: Ron Baker (WSU), Malcolm Brogdon (UVa), Kyle Wiltjer (GU). Wiltjer unstoppable this summer.
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) November 3, 2015
Zags @kwiltj #6, @Dsabonis11 #24 & @PKarnowski #53 on @espn list RT @GoodmanESPN: We ranked the ... https://t.co/qhNuZRzHvd
— Gonzaga Basketball (@ZagMBB) November 3, 2015
Also had Sabonis nicely slotted into the third team there as well.
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 3, 2015
Guess who's nationally-ranked for the first time ever?! #UnitedWeZag https://t.co/WDLMEpiOCn pic.twitter.com/jAHea8ZnsG
— Gonzaga TF/XC (@GonzagaTFXC) November 3, 2015
Hey Zags - Someone you know could really use a kind word, an inspiring text, or a compassionate ear today. Who is it? #ZagUp
— Thayne McCulloh (@Gonzaga_Prez) November 3, 2015
EOU guys basketball plays Gonzaga this weekend. Let's go!
— Blaker (@bisho402) November 3, 2015
MY MOM JUST SURPRISED ME WITH TICKETS TO THE ZAGS GAME ON SATURDAY AND I'M SO PUMPED ❤️ #ZagUp
— quinn walker (@quinnnrae) November 4, 2015
@ZagMBB coming back has me like pic.twitter.com/fVjD2QxcqS
— daniel (@powderhokie) November 4, 2015
I'm basically fam with Gonzaga's basketball team now #FAMgirling @Dsabonis11 @PKarnowski @KDranginis3 pic.twitter.com/uV3ndpsPmc
— Julia Zimny (@jewlsfaithzim) November 4, 2015
I bet Gonzaga's bigs are a lot more used to international travel than Pitt's are. I wonder if that will factor at all in to the game.
— Cameron Wright (@CameronWright2) November 5, 2015
Zags have big plans for big three: https://t.co/dtluCxaQ1C
— Jim Meehan (@SRJimm) November 4, 2015
I wrote on Gonzaga’s recruiting. Mark Few awesomely explained to me why he likes transfers: https://t.co/FCVLrf4UEb pic.twitter.com/8pIFreLzNa
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) November 4, 2015
This may be the best Mark Few quote I have ever seen. #gozags https://t.co/9U7ySrDW2L
— Brett Allbery (@KREMBrett) November 4, 2015
Unless the fishing in the Spokane River drys up, Mark Few never leaving Gonzaga.
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) November 4, 2015
New unis for Gonzaga hoops. pic.twitter.com/rV90V3f7hB
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) November 4, 2015
Hey guess what...ONLY 3 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE FIRST MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME OF THE SEASON pic.twitter.com/1RBCFIL506
— Gonzaga Kennel Club (@ZagKennelClub) November 4, 2015
It's here!!! @CampusInsiders previews the #WCChoops season w/@SethDavisHoops & @jordancornette: https://t.co/YpL4wshWZf
— TheW.tv (@TheWtv) November 4, 2015
@nikebasketball do you plan on dropping special kicks for #Pitt & #Gonzaga in the Armed Forces Classic this year? #PleaseSayYes
— Sneakerology (@Sneakerology) November 4, 2015
All early projections put the Zags in Spokane. https://t.co/iIQfbVk9ew
— Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) November 5, 2015
Good seeing the bro @Ronny_Turiaf , always good to listen and hang out with him #BulldogFamily
— Przemek Karnowski (@PKarnowski) November 5, 2015
Gonzaga coach Mark Few: "Kyle (Wiltjer) is as skilled a player as there is in college basketball,. As skilled as I've ever coached."
— Vaughts' Views (@vaughtsviews) November 5, 2015
Eight days @Uniformswag for #ArmedForcesClassic. pic.twitter.com/OWXjQKRbCk
— Pitt Basketball (@HailToPittHoops) November 5, 2015
Also 5D opened Gonzaga -9.5 vs. Pitt. That's a bit higher than I expected.
— C.B. (@CBassDFS) November 5, 2015
#Gonzaga basketball fans, Saturday's exhibition opener vs Eastern Oregon will air exclusively on KHQ at 5 pm.
— SWXRightNow (@SWXRightNow) November 5, 2015
: @ESPNCBB Top 25. @ZagMBB Best front court in CBB ? https://t.co/GQeg5CWh74
— Seth Greenberg (@SethOnHoops) November 5, 2015
@brohrbach Also, Sabonis! Can't wait to see how he develops this year for Gonzaga.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) November 5, 2015
@RemFifteen Look what just arrived!!! Can't wait to wear it!! pic.twitter.com/tUMuevE2Wj
— Ed Dzama (@EZC17) November 5, 2015
For Zags outside of the Spokane area, theoretically you'll be able to stream the exhibition game on @TheWtv on Saturday.
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 5, 2015
Now I'm ready for @ZagMBB game Saturday #CompletedTheOutfit #ZagUp #GoZags #NikeID @ZagKennelClub @nikestore pic.twitter.com/Omliv4L6Xv
— Will Foley-A$AP FOLE (@FoleyFoley27) November 5, 2015
Taking a quick check in on where all the graduated Zags have ended up in the world. https://t.co/ACpWLWpbUf pic.twitter.com/LxCrJVMCp2
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 5, 2015
I never thought I'd say this, but with the new management, I am enjoying Slipper Still Fits. Read this, Few haters. https://t.co/wTyMHuWHV3
— Kevin Stratton (@kstrat9) November 6, 2015
@GonzagaU Our newest ZAG Budirasa #gozags pic.twitter.com/M2IvkjXaFK
— Dan Harbaugh (@dpharbaugh) November 5, 2015
Good morning. Today is Friday. Friday's are inherently great. What makes this Friday better IS BASKETBALL STARTS TOMORROW FOR GONZAGA AAHHHH
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 6, 2015
First @ZagWBB game of the season is TONIGHT at 6 PM vs. Carroll College. WHO'S EXCITED?! See you in The Kennel! pic.twitter.com/r69NWEH37s
— Gonzaga Kennel Club (@ZagKennelClub) November 6, 2015
GAMEDAY! @ZagWBB takes on Carroll tonight at 6pm! Get your tickets now: https://t.co/IVkdWBZFzA! #UnitedWeZag pic.twitter.com/4kQQb47g9o
— Gonzaga Athletics (@GonzagaBulldogs) November 6, 2015
The atmosphere at The Kennel>>> Come support your Women's Basketball team tonight #GoZags pic.twitter.com/Vxoq68gtUT
— Gonzaga 2020 (@Gonzaga2020) November 6, 2015
#FlashbackFriday! With Spike at the WCC Championships in 'Vegas! @ZagWBB, the journey starts tonight!! #GoZags pic.twitter.com/JOJup8hflJ
— Thayne McCulloh (@Gonzaga_Prez) November 7, 2015
A heartbreaker for Gonzaga as Pepperdine wins the fifth 15-13. They look to rebound Saturday at LMU. #UnitedWeZag pic.twitter.com/CG0ycIKe0Q
— Gonzaga Volleyball (@ZagsVball) November 6, 2015
UHM THIS IS HAPPENING. ESPN will be at my base for the Gonzaga and Pitt game pic.twitter.com/37a4IwvrCX
— jg (@Jg23Garner) November 6, 2015
So that means his first action could come vs. No. 9 Gonzaga in Japan. Jonathan Milligan the backup PG, I assume. https://t.co/rgt1wHKrVl
— Brian Batko (@BrianBatko) November 6, 2015
I don't think Gannon is giving #Pitt the tune-up game they need for #Gonzaga, but the depth of talent is obviously improved from last year.
— Lawrence Muir (@LawrenceMuir1) November 7, 2015
Pitt wins 80-50 in their final exhibition. Take on Gonzaga to start the regular season.
— Mark Powell (@mp2pitt) November 7, 2015
Bring on Gonzaga #h2p
— Zachary Harr (@zjharr) November 7, 2015
Only 7 days until Gonzaga's regular season opener against Pitt! #GoZags #Countdown
— Robert Perry (@robertperryhere) November 6, 2015
#Gonzaga's probable starters vs Eastern Oregon: Perkins,Dranginis,Wiltjer,Sabonis, Karnowski https://t.co/eYXJNOmvlp pic.twitter.com/uUXfisKOWP
— Gonzaga Guru (@ZagsGuru) November 6, 2015
Basketball season is here! Come cheer on the women's team tonight! #GoZags
— Gonzaga Bulldog Band (@Gonzaga_Band) November 7, 2015
Zag fans here's your first @ZagWBB starting lineup of the season! #UnitedWeZag pic.twitter.com/hSKIaDJ55Z
— Gonzaga Athletics (@GonzagaBulldogs) November 7, 2015
Guess who's back? A new season of The Mark Few Show starts this Sunday on @KHQLocalNews after SNF. Got a Fan Q for Coach? Send em here.
— The Mark Few Show (@TheMarkFewShow) November 6, 2015
And just like that it's Basketball Season!! #GoZags https://t.co/13Xd8SUjoP
— Molly Nave (@macnave) November 7, 2015
Gonzaga vs. Eastern Oregon game preview: The long, dark, summer is finally over https://t.co/YIr7JTIkSp pic.twitter.com/nBf2OhJq0o
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 6, 2015
Taking a look at Gonzaga's shooting percentage pic.twitter.com/2eWIGARtKv
— Gonzaga WBB (@ZagWBB) November 7, 2015
Attendance at tonight's exhibition is 5,185! #thankyoufans
— Gonzaga WBB (@ZagWBB) November 7, 2015
ZAGS WIN! @ZagWBB take down Carroll College 64-31 in exhibition action. #UnitedWeZag pic.twitter.com/rLp4tsGUKq
— Gonzaga Athletics (@GonzagaBulldogs) November 7, 2015
I think I need to officially warn you that college basketball is here, and with that comes a lot of tweeting about the Gonzaga teams.
— Christine Hopkins (@christineiniowa) November 7, 2015
We R officially 1st in line 4tomorrow's@ZagMBB game!Sleeping out here tonight #GoZags @ZagKennelClub @josephallenj pic.twitter.com/0yczlLNJh7
— Will Foley-A$AP FOLE (@FoleyFoley27) November 7, 2015
GU women win easy tuneup against Carroll College - Fri, 06 Nov 2015 PST: Gonzaga women’s basketball opened year two… https://t.co/YEFcIL3ehd
— Spokane Journal (@spokanejournal) November 7, 2015
Gonzaga basketball is BACK.
— Nick Brown (@NickJTBrown) November 7, 2015
Good luck to the cross country, football, and men's and women's basketball teams competing today! #GoEOU #WeAreOne
— EOU Athletics (@EOUSports) November 7, 2015
Basketball season is back. Another great day to be a zag! https://t.co/c3H2E3WY4h #zag4life
— Katie Meier (@katiemtmeier) November 7, 2015
That feeling when you wake up and realize you get to watch Gonzaga basketball today https://t.co/8gHGIZbI48
— Slipper Still Fits (@slipperstillfit) November 7, 2015
GAMEDAY! @ZagsVball takes on LMU in LA today at noon! Watch live on https://t.co/KxUIWVrkhu #UnitedWeZag pic.twitter.com/fiNnf9DVFR
— Gonzaga Athletics (@GonzagaBulldogs) November 7, 2015
It's game day it's game day it's game day it's game day #gozags can't hold my excitement
— #GoZags (@EuroZag01) November 7, 2015
GAME DAY!!!! #GoZags ❤️
— Molly Garrity (@MollyGarrity) November 7, 2015
Zag basketball is back! Can't wait to follow the boys this year.. This brings back so many memories #GoZags https://t.co/VMipL92oNq
— Kevin Pangos (@KPangos) November 7, 2015
#GoZags