Score Zags Score host Andy Patton covers a myriad of Gonzaga related topics in Episode 71, including: The WCC schedule release Mark Few's plans for election day Lisa Fortier's continued support of the BLM movement Demetri Goodson's recent promotion Andrew Nembard's top two schools And, finally, a look at the new date for the NBA draft lottery, and how it will impact Gonzaga's four draft hopefuls: Joel Ayayi, Corey Kispert, Filip Petrusev and Killian Tillie.

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NBA Draft update, and what is Meech up to these days?

After discussing the recent tragedies that have plagued America, Score Zags Score host Andy Patton discusses two recent stories, provided by Gonzaga priority recruit Paolo Banchero and Nigel Williams-Goss' mother, Valerie, about racial injustice by law enforcement in America. Then, Patton discusses a litany of Gonzaga related news, including JP Batista's departure from his team in Europe, Jalen Suggs' latest award, and Florida guard Andrew Nembhard's decision to transfer, before he launches into the second of a seven part series reviewing Gonzaga related books. Today's topic is Glory Hounds, published in 2016 by Bud Withers and detailing Gonzaga's rise to the top of the college hoops landscape over the past 20 years.

Score Zags Score Book Review Part II: Glory Hounds - Bud Withers

After going over the latest transfer and COVID-19 updates, including well wishes for former Zag Ira Brown who is recovering, Score Zags Score host Andy Patton discusses a myriad of different John Stockton stories that came out this month. Stockton comparing himself to Bucks great Giannis Antetokoumpo, Stockton whooping up on Steve Kerr when he was in High School, and Stockton's appearance in the ESPN documentary 'The Last Dance'.

A series of stories about John Stockton (No.2 will SHOCK you!)

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton is joined by former Gonzaga point guard and current Executive Director of Hoopfest, Matt Santangelo! Matt discusses Hoopfest's plan for this year, why so many former Zags stay in Spokane, why the 1997-1998 team may have been even better than the Elite 8 team, while also comparing Casey Calvary to an angry Brandon Clarke. Doesn't get much better than this.

Matt Santangelo joins the pod to talk Hoopfest, Casey Calvary, Mark Few and more!

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton is joined by Slipper Still Fits writer Steven Karr, as the two discuss Steven's latest article delving into all 22 of Mark Few's recruiting classes and doing his best to rank them 1-22.

Discussing Gonzaga's best/worst recruiting classes with Steven Karr

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton talks about Adam Morrison's recent induction into the Washington Sports Hall of Fame as well as 247's ranking of Gonzaga's 2021 recruiting class, before diving into the two new games on Gonzaga's schedule (Cal-State Bakersfield and Tennessee) and the schedule as a whole - and why it's so hard for GU to schedule tough opponents.

Gonzaga vs. Tennessee at MSG? Sign us up

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton looks at the recruiting update for Paolo Banchero as well as transfer Chaundee Brown, before detailing the NBA's recent announcement that the NBA Draft lottery and Combine are both postponed indefinitely. Then, in the second segment, Andy details the four Zags who are in the NBA Draft - Joel Ayayi, Filip Petrusev, Corey Kispert and Killian Tillie - and what their chances of getting drafted are, as well as whether the first three might be better off returning to school.

Taking a look at Gonzaga's four NBA Draft hopefuls

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton begins his review of Gonzaga-related books, starting with Assisted, the John Stockton autobiography written by Stockton and his longtime coach and friend, Kerry Pickett.

Score Zags Score Book Review Series Part 1: Assisted - John Stockton

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton discusses the recruitment of Matt Haarms and the NLI signing by Jalen Suggs before launching into a what-if scenario about Gonzaga's all-time roster, had no one declared early for the NBA Draft.

If no one left early, which Zags team would be the GOAT?

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton goes super in-depth into Gonzaga's newest player, graduate transfer point guard Aaron Cook - what his skills are, where he fits onto this team, and what moves could be coming next for the Zags.

What's (Aaron) Cookin', Good Lookin'?

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton and his college roommate, Justin Miller, take a break from their quarantines to draft the ultimate squad of Gonzaga basketball players for a game of intramural basketball. Will Justin's team of three point shooters and Courtney Vandersloot be able to take down the athleticism of Andy's squad, anchored by Brandon Clarke? Give it a listen and let us know who you think would win!

Drafting the ultimate Gonzaga co-ed Intramural squad

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton discusses Gonzaga's exciting scheduling news - including home and homes with Texas and Kansas and a 2020 game against Texas Tech. Then, Patton delves into the new names to pay attention to on the transfer market, including Hawaii's Drew Buggs, Yale's Jordan Bruner and Air Force's A.J. Walker.

Gonzaga schedules home and homes with Kansas and Texas

Score Zags Score host Andy Patton is joined in today's episode by former Gonzaga Women's Basketball player Shannon Reader. Shannon now works at Stanford in their athletic department, and they discuss how COVID-19 is impacting her work and the NCAA's rules, the budding rivalry between Stanford and Gonzaga's Women's basketball programs, as well as Courtney Vandersloot's legacy and her relationship with coach Kelly Graves.

Discussing COVID-19, Courtney Vandersloot and Stanford with Shannon Reader

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are looking at a handful of graduate transfer guards to fill a bench role in 2020/2021. Score Zags Score host Andy Patton takes a look at each of them and what they would bring to the table next year if they decide to come to Gonzaga.

Which Grad Transfer Guard is the best fit for the Zags?

Host Andy Patton is joined by Connor Hope of Busting Brackets to discuss the Gonzaga roster in 2020-2021. Will Filip Petrusev, Joel Ayayi or Corey Kispert join the NBA? Will Martynas Arlauskas or Pavel Zakharov transfer? Is Jalen Suggs coming to campus? All that as well as lineup predictions and preseason rankings in the first offseason episode of the season!

A look at Gonzaga's 2020-2021 roster

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