8legs: Gonzaga bulldogs

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Gonzaga women win the WCC championship and secure an automatic NCAA bid, finishing 24-9.
Bracket projections put Gonzaga as a No. 12 seed, facing North Carolina or Michigan State in the first round pods.
Gonzaga’s roster is notably young, with only one senior and several transfers shaping the rotation.
Coach Lisa Fortier praised the team's cultural progress and passing on core pieces amid a season of growth.
Selection Sunday coverage set for 5:00 PM PT on ESPN to reveal the NCAAs pairings.
The article notes Gonzaga’s late-season improvement as a positive sign for the program heading to the Pac-12 in 2026-27.
Andy Patton provides context as a Gonzaga analyst, outlining potential bracket matchups involving North Carolina, Minnesota, Michigan State, and Oklahoma.
Gonzaga previously missed the NCAA Tournament last year after a WCC semifinal loss to Oregon State, making this season’s bid a turnaround.
The piece frames Gonzaga’s transition to the Pac-12 in 2026-27 as a context for their current season-building efforts.
The article identifies multiple key contributors including sophomores, freshmen, and transfers shaping Gonzaga’s rotation.

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Gonzaga finished 30-3 and won the WCC Tournament before Selection Sunday, projecting as a No. 3 or No. 4 seed.
A No. 3 seed in the West would be ideal to avoid facing a projected No. 1 seed in the Sweet 16.
Braden Huff’s knee injury reduces Gonzaga’s available frontcourt depth near the tournament.
Projected early-round opponents include Wright State and VCU as notable if-necessary tests.
Wright State is viewed as a more favorable matchup than UC Irvine due to defense and interior size.
VCU presents balanced offense but weaker interior defense, potentially shaping a Gonzaga round of 32 clash.
North Carolina is listed as a potential sixth seed in projections, with Huff absent and Veesaar and Ike highlighted in the frontcourt.
Selection Sunday is scheduled for March 15 at 3:00 PM PT on CBS.
Analysts emphasize the importance of a favorable bracket for Gonzaga's potential run to the Sweet 16.
The article notes Gonzaga's offense efficiency relative to VCU, helping gauge matchups.

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