EvanMiya’s Preseason Rankings Favor the Zags Once Again
The analytics will start off on Gonzaga’s side for the 2026-27 season.
On March 19, 2026, the Gonzaga Bulldogs opened the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Portland, Oregon. EvanMiya's preseason rankings placed the team at No. 5 overall, but without their four ineligible players, they are currently at No. 9. The Bulldogs' starting five consists of Chauncey Wiggins, Izan Almansa, Nathan de Sousa, and Javon Bennett.
Their offensive rating is No. 4, with their defensive rating not far behind at No. 11. The projected core bench includes Parker Jefferson, Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, Luca Foster, and Sam Funches. The team is currently lacking a lead guard due to ongoing lawsuits against the NCAA. The public will see the upcoming team for the first time on October 3, 2026.
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