Gonzaga Basketball

The Gonzaga basketball team is the team that plays out of Gonzaga University, which is located in Spokane, Washington State. Gonzaga basketball is part of the West Coast Conference which includes teams that come from the western states of California, Washington and Oregon. This conference that consists of eight colleges and universities in the area has Gonzaga basketball as one of the better teams in the region, with Gonzaga men's basketball team claiming the 10th spot in the national rankings. The team, however, failed to make it to the second round of playoffs this year, bowing out to the team from Indiana in the first round.

Gonzaga University basketball also consists of a team each for the men and the women. The Gonzaga womens basketball team and the Gonzaga mens basketball team comprise the Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball lineup for the university. The Gonzaga women's basketball team shares the same team name and logo as their male counterparts. The Gonzaga Bulldogs, as both teams are called, use the McCarthey Athletic Center as their home court. Donning the team colors of blue and white, these mid-major basketball teams of Gonzaga University carry with them the distinction of having a men's basketball team that is considered a major basketball program despite mid-major status.

The Gonzaga basketball roster consists of players that come from different high schools in the country. The scouts from Gonzaga basketball recruit these players from different locales because of the talent and skill these young athletes possess. The players of both teams also try to encourage young players to excel in the game by holding summer Gonzaga basketball camps for aspiring basketball players of all ages. The Gonzaga basketball camp gives children an idea to play the game at a competitive level and helps them excel in the sport with pointers from the established players.

Visiting the official site for the Gonzaga Athletics program of the university, you will get a glimpse of the history of Gonzaga basketball and the athletics program in general. You can also find the Gonzaga basketball schedule for men’s and women's games, and make purchases of Gonzaga basketball tickets for the upcoming games listed on the website. You can also read up on the news about the team’s activities, but news like Gonzaga basketball players arrested due to drug possession cannot be found there. You will find information on stories like these in certain sports news sites on the internet.