Latest Mark Few News

No. 14 Gonzaga's matchup with No. 22 UCLA is the headliner on the week's light AP Top 25 schedule

Dec. 24, 2024 06:04 AM EST

Gonzaga coach Mark Few hadn't been off the court long over the weekend when the focus turned to preparing for the 14th-ranked Bulldogs' matchup with a ranked opponent days after Christmas. The good news was he could start thinking about it after a win, unlike UCLA's Mick Cronin —...

Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Doc Rivers, Mark Few among candidates for Basketball Hall of Fame class

Dec. 19, 2024 19:48 PM EST

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Carmelo Anthony may go into the Basketball Hall of Fame twice next year. The Hall of Fame released its list of candidates for the Class of 2025 on Thursday, with the list of first-time nominees including Anthony and fellow retired NBA stars Dwight Howard...

West Coast Conference sues Grand Canyon for breach of contract after quick exit

Dec. 12, 2024 16:59 PM EST

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University over breach of contract after the school changed course and decided to join the Mountain West Conference. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims Grand Canyon...

Arizona searching for answers following 3-4 start in Tommy Lloyd's fourth season

Dec. 05, 2024 15:18 PM EST

Arizona had success right away under coach Tommy Lloyd with a free-flowing offense, big men who dominated the paint and tenacious defense. None of that is working, at least consistently, as the Wildcats have struggled to open Lloyd's fourth season in Tucson. “This is...

Mark Few likes No. 3 Gonzaga's toughness after win over future Pac-12 'partner' SDSU

Nov. 21, 2024 17:32 PM EST

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mark Few liked what he saw unfold at San Diego State's Viejas Arena when his No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs made their first foray outside of Spokane, Washington, this season. A double-digit victory in a packed, loud arena. Toughness from a deep, experienced lineup that...

Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns

Nov. 11, 2024 13:17 PM EST

Kansas remained atop the first Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods, while Gonzaga and Auburn cracked the top five after impressive opening-week wins and St. John's led by Rick Pitino joined the rankings. ...

Mark Few expects Gonzaga to remain an elite program no matter the conference

Oct. 17, 2024 20:13 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — As far as coach Mark Few is concerned, Gonzaga basketball would continue to be Gonzaga basketball even if the Bulldogs went the independent route. But he said the major advantage to joining the reconstituted Pac-12 Conference in two years is the stability it gives...

Gonzaga's Mark Few named winner of Legends of Coaching award

Oct. 01, 2024 17:45 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Few of Gonzaga has been named the John R. Wooden Award Legends of Coaching winner. His selection was announced Tuesday by Craig Impelman, Wooden’s grandson-in-law, at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The award recognizes coaches who exemplify...