Gonzaga guard Michael Ajayi (1) dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga forward Braden Huff (34) shoots next to Ben Gregg, left, and Long Beach State forward Derrick Michael Xzavierro (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, right, shoots while pressured by Long Beach State forward Derrick Michael Xzavierro (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga forward Braden Huff (34) secures a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Long Beach State head coach Chris Acker directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard (0) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard, second from the left, drives to the basket while pressured by Long Beach State guard Kam Martin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Long Beach State, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike, right, shoots while pressured by Long Beach State forward Austin Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)