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2015–16 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team


2015–16 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
West Coast Conference
No. 21
28–8 (15–3 WCC)
Mark Few (17th season)
Tommy Lloyd (15th season)
Donny Daniels (6th season)
Brian Michaelson (3rd season)
McCarthey Athletic Center

The 2015–16 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Gonzaga University in the 2015–16 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was led by head coach Mark Few, who was in his 17th season as head coach. The team played its home games at McCarthey Athletic Center, which had a capacity of 6,000. The Bulldogs (also informally referred to as the Zags) played in their 36th season as a member of the West Coast Conference. They finished the season 28–8, 15–3 in WCC play to finish in a share for the WCC regular season championship. They defeated Portland, BYU, and Saint Mary's to be champions of the WCC tournament and earn the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. As a #11 seed, they defeated Seton Hall and Utah to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they lost to Syracuse. The final AP Poll is the most recent poll in which Gonzaga was unranked until 2023–24, when they were unranked for 6 weeks.

The 2014–15 Gonzaga Bulldogs team were predicted to finish atop of the conference by the West Coast Conference Preseason Poll. The Zags finished in first place in the West Coast Conference Standings for the 18th time with a 17–1 conference record after BYU defeated the Zags in the regular season finale, snapping the nation's longest active home winning streak of 41 games, as well as Gonzaga's school record 22-game winning streak. The Bulldogs then went on to beat BYU in the West Coast Conference tournament, and claimed their 14th WCC tournament title, along with punching their 18th ticket to the NCAA tournament. Gonzaga entered the 2015 NCAA tournament as a #2 seed in the South region, and dismantled #15 seed North Dakota State, #7 seed Iowa, and #11 seed UCLA, to gain its second trip to the Elite Eight, as well as Mark Few's first as head coach. The Zags then fell to #1 seed (and eventual national champion) Duke, and finished the season with a 35–3 record, which were the most wins in school history.

NamePositionYear atGonzagaAlma Mater (year)Previous Job
Doug WojcikSpecial Assistant to the Head Coach1stNavy (1987)Head coach at College of Charleston
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for departure
Gary Bell Jr.5G6'2"212SeniorKent, WAGraduated
Kevin Pangos4G6'2"182SeniorNewmarket, ONGraduated
Byron Wesley22G6'4"206SeniorRancho Cucamonga, CAGraduated
Angel Nunez2F6'8"202Junior (Redshirt)Bronx, NYTransferred to South Florida
Connor Griffin14G6'4"214SophomoreLake Oswego, ORTransferred to Washington (Football)
NamePos.HeightWeightYearHometownPreviousSchoolYearsRemainingDateEligible
Nigel Williams-GossG6'3"190JuniorHappy Valley, ORWashington2Oct. 1, 2016
Johnathan WilliamsF6'9"228JuniorMemphis, TNMissouri2Oct. 1, 2016
Jeremy JonesF6'6"203SophomoreSan Antonio, TXRice3Oct. 1, 2016
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Jesse Wade PGKaysville, UTDavis6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)165 lb (75 kg)Oct 4, 2013
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (80)
Jack Beach SGSan Diego, CATorrey Pines6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)160 lb (73 kg)Jan 1, 2015
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (N/A)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: #110    ESPN: N/A
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:

"2015 Gonzaga Scout Commits". Scout. "2015 Gonzaga ESPN Commits". ESPN. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals. "2015 Gonzaga 24/7 Sports Commits". 247Sports. | | | | | |

College recruiting information (2016)
Zach Collins CLas Vegas, NVBishop Gorman7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)230 lb (100 kg)Mar 16, 2015
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (88)
Killian Tillie FAntibes, FranceINSEP6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)230 lb (100 kg)Aug 29, 2015
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (NR)
Zach Norvell Jr. GChicago, ILSimeon6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)185 lb (84 kg)Nov 2, 2015
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Jacob Larsen CHolte, DenmarkFalkonergårdens GymnasiumSISU Copenhagen6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)235 lb (107 kg)Nov 12, 2015
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (NR)
Rui Hachimura FSendai, JapanMeisei6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)210 lb (95 kg)Nov 20, 2015
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (NR)
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: #14    Rivals: #13    247Sports: #10    ESPN: #21
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:

"2016 Gonzaga Rivals Commits". Rivals. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. "2016 Gonzaga Scout Commits". Scout. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. "2016 Gonzaga ESPN Commits". ESPN. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. "2016 Team Ranking". Rivals. "2016 Gonzaga 24/7 Sports Commits". 247Sports. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. | | | | | |

  • Roster is subject to change as/if players transfer or leave the program for other reasons.
  • Josh Perkins suffered a broken jaw in a November 2014 game and wasn't cleared to play with full contact until late April 2015. He was granted a medical hardship waiver and will have 4 years of eligibility remaining effective at the start of the 2015–16 season.
  • Jesse Wade graduated high school in 2015, but before enrolling in college at Gonzaga, he left for a 2-year LDS mission in Lyon, France, and will arrive on campus as a freshman in Fall 2017.
  • Przemek Karnowski did not play after the Bulldogs' fifth game of the season, a November 27, 2015 win over UConn, due to back problems. On December 31, it was announced that he would undergo surgery and miss the rest of the season. At the time his surgery was announced, it had not been decided whether Karnowski would apply for a medical hardship waiver and play at Gonzaga in 2016–17, or turn professional after this season. He ultimately chose to remain at Gonzaga and play in the 2016–17 season.
NamePositionYear at GonzagaAlma Mater (year)
Mark FewHead coach17thOregon (1987)
Tommy LloydAssociate Head Coach15thWhitman (1998)
Donny DanielsAssistant coach6thCal State Fullerton (1976)
Brian MichaelsonAssistant coach3rdGonzaga (2005)
Doug WojcikSpecial Assistant to the Head Coach1stNavy (1987)
John JakusDirector of Basketball Operations2ndTrinity International (1999)
Mike HartVideo Coordinator2ndGonzaga (2012)
Riccardo FoisDirector of Analytics2ndPepperdine (2009)
Jennifer NylandAthletic Trainer17thWashington State (1998)
Travis KnightStrength & Conditioning Coach10thGonzaga (2000)

Gonzaga's non-conference schedule included home games against Arizona, UCLA, Montana, Northern Arizona, Mount St. Mary's, and Saint Martin's. Gonzaga played true road games at SMU and Washington State, and also faced off with Pittsburgh in the Armed Forces Classic in Okinawa, Japan. The Zags were invited to play in the Battle 4 Atlantis, where they played against three of the following in the Bahamas: Syracuse, UConn, Texas, Michigan, Texas A&M, Washington, and Charlotte. Gonzaga also played Tennessee in the 13th annual Battle in Seattle at KeyArena. Gonzaga played 18 conference games (home-and-home) during the season. Gonzaga will be featured on the ESPN networks at least 14 times in 2015–16. The WCC Tournament will feature 5 games televised on the ESPN networks.

Datetime, TVRank#Opponent#ResultRecordHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsSite (attendance) city, state
Oct 31*No. 9vs. No. 22 Baylor Secret ScrimmageL –Zions Bank Basketball Center Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 7*5:00 pm, KHQNo. 9Eastern OregonW 90–5833 – Wiltjer14 – Wiltjer5 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Nov 13*4:00 pm, ESPNNo. 9vs. Pittsburgh Armed Forces ClassicCancelledButler Marine Base Okinawa, JP
Nov 18*6:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWNo. 10Northern ArizonaW 91–521–026 – Sabonis9 – Karnowski6 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Nov 21*6:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWNo. 10Mount St. Mary's Battle 4 Atlantis opening roundW 101–562–015 – Melson,Sabonis14 – Sabonis5 – DranginisMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Nov 25*9:00 am, ESPN2No. 10vs. Washington Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinalsW 80–643–024 – Wiltjer11 – Dranginis,Wiltjer3 – McClellanImperial Arena (1,374)Nassau, BS
Nov 26*10:00 am, ESPNNo. 10vs. No. 25 Texas A&M Battle 4 Atlantis semifinalsL 61–623–118 – Wiltjer7 – Wiltjer5 – DranginisImperial Arena (1,331)Nassau, BS
Nov 27*9:00 am, ESPNNo. 10vs. No. 18 UConn Battle 4 Atlantis third-place gameW 73–704–117 – Wiltjer9 – Sabonis5 – DranginisImperial Arena (2,122)Nassau, BS
Dec 2*8:00 pm, FS1No. 13at Washington StateW 69–605–122 – Wiltjer14 – Sabonis4 – DranginisBeasley Coliseum (8,209)Pullman, WA
Dec 5*12:15 pm, ESPNNo. 13No. 19 ArizonaL 63–685–233 – Wiltjer16 – Sabonis5 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Dec 8*6:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWNo. 20MontanaW 61–586–216 – Sabonis,Wiltjer10 – Sabonis3 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Dec 12*7:00 pm, ESPN2No. 20UCLAL 66–716–320 – Wiltjer8 – Sabonis,Wiltjer4 – DranginisMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Dec 14*6:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWSaint Martin'sW 86–507–321 – Sabonis12 – Sabonis8 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Dec 19*8:00 pm, ESPNUvs. Tennessee Battle in SeattleW 86–798–336 – Sabonis16 – Sabonis3 – DranginisKeyArena (16,770)Seattle, WA
Dec 216:00 pm, ESPN2PepperdineW 99–739–3(1–0)23 – Sabonis11 – Wiltjer6 – SabonisMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Dec 236:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWLoyola MarymountW 85–6210–3(2–0)26 – Wiltjer13 – Sabonis7 – DranginisMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Dec 312:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWat Santa ClaraW 79–7711–3(3–0)26 – Perkins7 – Wiltjer4 – PerkinsLeavey Center (3,121)Santa Clara, CA
Jan 28:00 pm, ESPN2at San FranciscoW 102–94 OT12–3(4–0)35 – Sabonis14 – Sabonis4 – SabonisWar Memorial Gymnasium (3,253)San Francisco, CA
Jan 95:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWPortlandW 85–7413–3(5–0)32 – Wiltjer17 – Sabonis7 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Jan 146:00 pm, ESPN2No. 25BYU RivalryL 68–6913–4(5–1)35 – Wiltjer10 – Wiltjer7 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Jan 165:00 pm, KAYU/RTNWNo. 25San DiegoW 88–5214–4(6–1)25 – Wiltjer15 – Sabonis5 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Jan 218:00 pm, ESPNUat Saint Mary's RivalryL 67–7014–5(6–2)23 – McClellan13 – Sabonis7 – SabonisMcKeon Pavilion (3,500)Moraga, CA
Jan 231:00 pm, KHQ/RTNW/TWCSNat PacificW 71–6115–5(7–2)23 – Wiltjer20 – Sabonis5 – DranginisAlex G. Spanos Center (4,309)Stockton, CA
Jan 286:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWSanta ClaraW 84–6716–5(8–2)35 – Wilter17 – Sabonis4 – McClellanMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Jan 305:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWSan FranciscoW 86–4817–5(9–2)15 – Melson,Sabonis,Wiltjer10 – Dranginis5 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Feb 47:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWat Loyola MarymountW 92–6318–5(10–2)23 – Wiltjer11 – Sabonis7 – DranginisGersten Pavilion (3,422)Los Angeles, CA
Feb 69:00 pm, ESPN2at PepperdineW 69–6619–5(11–2)20 – Sabonis11 – Sabonis5 – Dranginis,PerkinsFirestone Fieldhouse (3,210)Malibu, CA
Feb 118:00 pm, ESPNUat PortlandW 92–6620–5(12–2)21 – Wiltjer11 – Sabonis9 – PerkinsChiles Center (4,852)Portland, OR
Feb 13*7:00 pm, ESPN2at No. 16 SMUL 60–6920–620 – Sabonis16 – Sabonis7 – PerkinsMoody Coliseum (7,249)Dallas, TX
Feb 186:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWPacificW 90–6821–6(13–2)26 – Wiltjer10 – Sabonis6 – PerkinsMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Feb 207:00 pm, ESPN2Saint Mary's RivalryL 58–6321–7(13–3)21 – Perkins13 – Sabonis3 – McClellanMcCarthey Athletic Center (6,000)Spokane, WA
Feb 257:00 pm, KHQ/RTNWat San DiegoW 82–6022–7(14–3)18 – Melson17 – Sabonis3 – Dranginis,McClellanJenny Craig Pavilion (4,076)San Diego, CA
Feb 275:00 pm, ESPN2at BYU RivalryW 71–6823–7(15–3)21 – Wiltjer14 – Sabonis5 – PerkinsMarriott Center (18,987)Provo, UT
Mar 59:00 pm, ESPN2(2)vs. (7) Portland QuarterfinalsW 92–6724–726 – McClellan8 – Dranginis,Wiltjer5 – DranginisOrleans Arena (7,209)Las Vegas, NV
Mar 78:30 pm, ESPN2(2)vs. (3) BYU Semifinals/RivalryW 88–8425–729 – Wiltjer14 – Sabonis5 – PerkinsOrleans Arena (8,362)Las Vegas, NV
Mar 86:00 pm, ESPN(2)vs. (1) Saint Mary's Championship/RivalryW 85–7526–720 – McClellan8 – Sabonis5 – PerkinsOrleans Arena (7,418)Las Vegas, NV
Mar 17*6:57 pm, truTV(11 MW)vs. (6 MW) No. 20 Seton Hall First RoundW 68–5227–721 – Sabonis16 – Sabonis7 – PerkinsPepsi Center (19,500)Denver, CO
Mar 19*5:40 pm, TNT(11 MW)vs. (3 MW) No. 13 Utah Second RoundW 82–5928–722 – McClellan10 – Sabonis3 – Dranginis,McClellan,Sabonis,WiltjerPepsi Center (19,551)Denver, CO
Mar 25*6:40 pm, CBS(11 MW)vs. (10 MW) Syracuse Sweet SixteenL 60–6328–823 – Wiltjer17 – Sabonis6 – PerkinsUnited Center (21,490)Chicago, IL
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. MW=Midwest Region. All times are in Pacific Time.
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