Zags Fall One Spot in First AP Poll of 2026

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Despite winning four games in just seven days, the 16-1 Gonzaga Bulldogs moved down one spot in the Associated Press Poll to No. 7. The Zags received 1,101 total points.

The Saint Mary’s Gaels, at an overall 15-2 record, received 10 votes in the AP Poll.

In the NET rankings, coach Mark Few’s group ranks No. 4 amongst all college basketball programs. The Bulldogs are 3-1 in Quad 1 opportunities, 4-0 in Quad 2.

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As for KenPom, Gonzaga stands at No. 5 (No. 7-ranked defense, No. 10-ranked offense). In Bart Torvik and EvanMiya, the Zags are placed at No. 7. They’re still solidly on the No. 2 seed line for the NCAA Tournament.

The Zags continue their undefeated stretch in West Coast Conference play against the Santa Clara Broncos (5-8) on Thursday, Jan. 8, in the Kennel in Spokane, Washington. Tip-off is a late one at 8:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2.

Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho

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