Mid-majors 2019-20 predictions: What's a mid-major, anyway?
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ACC, Big East, Pac-12 place four each in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Three leagues make up roughly half of our updated Top 25 representation, including the resurgent Pac-12.
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Florida makes big move in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Florida and Kansas added key transfers, helping them ascend in our early stacking of the 2019-20 college hoops pecking order.
Oregon up, Arizona down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The shifting sands of the Pac-12's preseason pecking order are a prominent feature of the latest Way-Too-Early Top 25.
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Kansas up, Michigan down in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
NBA draft decisions and some critical prospect commitments have altered our emerging snapshot of the 2019-20 college hoops season.
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Tillie returning to Gonzaga for his senior season
Killian Tillie will return to Gonzaga for his senior season, he announced Wednesday.
Gonzaga adds G Gilder as transfer from A&M
Gonzaga has added former Texas A&M guard Admon Gilder as a graduate transfer and he will be eligible to play in the upcoming season.
Gonzaga lands Texas A&M transfer Gilder
Gonzaga has landed Texas A&M graduate transfer Admon Gilder, he told ESPN on Sunday.
UNC a big mover in Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
North Carolina secured the services of Cole Anthony, and makes a big move up the college basketball preseason rankings for 2019-20.
Gonzaga's Tillie to test NBA draft waters
Gonzaga said Sunday that Killian Tillie will submit his name for the NBA draft, but the junior could return to school.
Norvell, WCC's top 3-point shooter, enters draft
Gonzaga sophomore guard Zach Norvell Jr. is declaring for the NBA draft.
Daniels' zig costs Zags first staffer since 2013
Assistant coach Donny Daniels is leaving Gonzaga after nine seasons, the first change on the basketball coaching staff since 2013.
Zags' shot-blocking Clarke to enter NBA draft
Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke plans to skip his senior year and enter the NBA draft. Clarke's 117 blocks were the most in the country this past season.
Gonzaga's top scorer Hachimura entering draft
Rui Hachimura has announced he's entering the NBA draft and intends to hire an agent. The 6-foot-8 forward led Gonzaga with 19.7 points this season.
Loaded Michigan State leads Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
The Spartans have nearly everyone back from their Final Four team and project as next season's team to beat.
Virginia favored to repeat in 2020 at Vegas books
Caesars Palace has installed Virginia as the 5-1 favorite to win next year's men's college basketball title, with the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook giving 7-1 odds to the Cavaliers and Kentucky as co-favorites.
Duke duo, Morant among Wooden Award finalists
Duke teammates RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson are among the 10 players named to the John R. Wooden Award All-American team. Ja Morant of Murray State and Tennessee's Grant Williams were also invited to the award presentation in Los Angeles.
2018-19 WCC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 16-0 | - | 33-4 |
| Saint Mary's | 11-5 | 5 | 22-12 |
| BYU | 11-5 | 5 | 19-13 |
| San Francisco | 9-7 | 7 | 21-10 |
| Loyola Marymount | 8-8 | 8 | 22-12 |
| Santa Clara | 8-8 | 8 | 16-15 |
| San Diego | 7-9 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Pepperdine | 6-10 | 10 | 16-18 |
| Pacific | 4-12 | 12 | 14-18 |
| Portland | 0-16 | 16 | 7-25 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game87.65th
Rebounds Per Game39.0Tied-52nd
Assists Per Game18.111th
Points Allowed64.932nd
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominick Harris | SG | Committed | 83 |
| Julian Strawther | SF | Committed | 82 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 29-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |