Zags Basketball Insiders

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Join Spokesman-Review reporter Jim Meehan and television analyst and former Gonzaga center Richard Fox as they talk Zags basketball. Each week, they look back at the week that was and break down matchups.

  1. 1D AGO

    Wrapping up the week of Zag play

    Gonzaga's 2-0 week, including victories over University of San Francisco and Pacific, while also reviewing the team's seed line reveal of 3. The hosts debated Gonzaga's offensive struggles and defensive strengths, particularly noting the team's ability to protect the ball despite offensive challenges. They previewed the upcoming games against Portland on Wednesday and St. Mary's on Saturday, with both teams vying for the conference championship. The guys also placed bets on the outcomes of these games, with Jim taking the under on Portland's score and Richard choosing St. Mary's to win against Gonzaga.

    1h 7m

  2. FEB 16

    What the Zags need to do in the conference home stretch

    Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and SWX basketball analyst and GU Alum Richard Fox take a look at the week that was with Gonzaga is back on top of the conference standings at 13-1, with Santa Clara and St. Mary's having two losses each. Gonzaga's national rankings, stating they are 6th in the net, with a 6-1 record in Quad 1 and 4-0 in Quad 2. Meehan and Fox also discussed the battle for fourth place in the conference and Gonzaga's seed in the NCAA tournament brackets. Upcoming games with San Francisco and Pacific, and how projected line ups can work as the team gels without Braden Huff in the rotation.

    58 min

  3. FEB 9

    The kind of game that makes Coach Few worry

    Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan and SWX basketball analyst/Zag alum Richard Fox talks about the week that was...focusing on the Zags loss to Portland and victory against Oregon State. Richard and Jim analyzed the team's offensive and defensive struggles, particularly highlighting Graham Ike's exceptional play and the need for consistent production from other players. The conversation also touched on Braden Huff's uncertain return timeline and its potential impact on the team's offense. Previews of Gonzaga's upcoming games against Washington State and Santa Clara, predicting challenging contests.

    1 hr

  4. FEB 2

    Gaels don't get past Gonzaga

    Zags Basketball Insiders Podcast - the musings of Spokesman-Review reporter Jim Meehan and SWX Analyst/Zag alum Richard Fox -  discussed Gonzaga's recent 73-65 victory over St. Mary's, analyzing Graham Ike's return to the lineup and his impressive performance with 30 points. Upcoming games against Portland and Oregon State, noting that both opponents were in the 200s in the NET rankings. They examined the strategic aspects of the St. Mary's game, including Gonzaga's improved defensive effort and ability to control tempo, while discussing how defensive pressure contributed to the win.

    59 min

  5. JAN 26

    Gonzaga gets ready for Gaels

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    57 min

  6. JAN 19

    Injuries don't break Zags' stride

    Jim Meehan and Richard Fox discussed the Gonzaga Bulldogs' current ranking and performance, noting their steady position at number 4 and the impact of injuries on their playing style. Ike's absence and the need for his return by San Francisco, as well as the potential return of Huff, whose knee injury could keep him out for 4-8 weeks, the team is testing their ability to adapt and maintain defensive and rebounding strengths without their usual inside-out post play.

    1 hr

  7. JAN 12

    Zags stay & play in WA this week

    Jim Meehan and Richard Fox analyzed Gonzaga's current position and potential seed in the NCAA tournament, noting concerns about the strength of their opponents and the impact on their seeding. Fox suggested that while Gonzaga might fall a few spots, they should still be in a good position as a top 4 seed. The changing landscape of college basketball is a continuing conversation thread, due to the new pay-for-play era, suggesting that the parity seen in recent years may be diminishing.

    43 min

  8. JAN 5

    Gonzaga’s Rotations Keep Zags Rolling

    Jim Meehan and Richard Fox analyze Gonzaga's recent performance in conference play, including their victories against San Diego and Seattle University, as well as their win against Loyola Marymount. The team discussed various factors affecting their gameplay, including defensive strategies, player contributions, and technical fouls, while noting improvements in energy and execution across different matches.

    1h 2m
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Join Spokesman-Review reporter Jim Meehan and television analyst and former Gonzaga center Richard Fox as they talk Zags basketball. Each week, they look back at the week that was and break down matchups.

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  • Creator
    The Spokesman-Review
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
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