Will the Zags win both games this week? Please explain your answer.

[Reborn]

I say yes.

I've seen that the chemistry and cohesiveness in the team has improved a lot. And I've always believed that these are things that the Zags always have by the end of the season. The coaches really know how to build these two qualities in their players. For parts of this season I did not see that, but in the last three games I have. I see that Zagness quality. The players are coming together as a unit now. It's taken time to find the right pieces and put them in the right places, but I believe the coaches have done that.

Mark Few likes a seven, and at most, an eight man rotation. He has a solid 7 man rotation, and I think he substitutes either Larsen or Jones for that 8th man. I think that both Kispert and Rui could be starters, and that says a lot about our bench, and I believe that bench play is really important in getting victories.

Gonzaga has also played well on the road this year; so I think they will be confident that they can get two victories this year. The confidence level is rising big time, and it's rising at the right time. The Zags are going to be very very hungry this week, and that hunger is going to carry them to two victories. I think St Mary's is going to be a little complacent. Like the Zags were the last time they played.

Go Zags!!!

[TexasZagFan]

I say yes.

I've seen that the chemistry and cohesiveness in the team has improved a lot. And I've always believed that these are things that the Zags always have by the end of the season. The coaches really know how to build these two qualities in their players. For parts of this season I did not see that, but in the last three games I have. I see that Zagness quality. The players are coming together as a unit now. It's taken time to find the right pieces and put them in the right places, but I believe the coaches have done that.

Mark Few likes a seven, and at most, an eight man rotation. He has a solid 7 man rotation, and I think he substitutes either Larsen or Jones for that 8th man. I think that both Kispert and Rui could be starters, and that says a lot about our bench, and I believe that bench play is really important in getting victories.

Gonzaga has also played well on the road this year; so I think they will be confident that they can get two victories this year. The confidence level is rising big time, and it's rising at the right time. The Zags are going to be very very hungry this week, and that hunger is going to carry them to two victories. I think St Mary's is going to be a little complacent. Like the Zags were the last time they played.

Go Zags!!!

Defeating BYU was the bridge we had to cross. I think it gives everyone a chance to catch their breath, and I expect to see a more relaxed team this week.

I don't expect Silas and Snacks to have consecutive poor shooting nights, most of the reason for my optimism. Adding to that is Corey's return to productivity (and good health).

We also need Killian to get over the flu.

I love J3 for everything he does, though I cringe every time he brings the ball upcourt.

All eyes need to be on Pacific. Damon's my choice for WCC Coach of the Year, though I bet it goes to Bennett.

[TimberZag]

They will. I will be at both of them.

[TexasZagFan]

They will. I will be at both of them.

You lucky dog.

[willandi]

Defeating BYU was the bridge we had to cross. I think it gives everyone a chance to catch their breath, and I expect to see a more relaxed team this week.

I don't expect Silas and Snacks to have consecutive poor shooting nights, most of the reason for my optimism. Adding to that is Corey's return to productivity (and good health).

We also need Killian to get over the flu.

I love J3 for everything he does, though I cringe every time he brings the ball upcourt.

All eyes need to be on Pacific. Damon's my choice for WCC Coach of the Year, though I bet it goes to Bennett.

Unless Zags beat Gaels in Moraga!

[Zags11]

Zags beats PAC. Zags lose to smc in close battle. Zags win wcc tourny.

[caldwellzag]

I say yes to this, but it's not a confident yes.

Thursday night we need to beat down Pacific, as we need to rest our starters and get the bench some playing time. Pacific is shorthanded, but tough and Damon is a great coach with a bright future. The zags need to take advantage of the fact they completely out man Pacific and dominate from start to finish.

The no so confident part of the yes comes from the Saturday game. Why it's a yes is this Zags team is actually battle tested. I never thought I would say that at this point in the year, but they have had to grind out some games. Landale is going to get his points, we just need to minimize damage which we have the ability to do. I am neverous about our 3 point defense, but there is no way St. Mary's shoots 61% from 3 again. I think that Rui, J3, and Tillie will all come to play and we win by 8 plus. Now if we come out complacent then we get run out of the gym. This is the WCC title, getting a share of it is critical for seeding in March, so I think we will be up for the game.

Thursday first though!

[Bogozags]

I would like GU to win its last six conference games BUT I fear that there is a real possibility that GU loses three of the next five and then face BYU in Provo, where a win gives us 2nd place...Yes, I'm a worry wort...Pacific has played really well at home, losing only to SMC by 3pts.

UOP always plays us pretty tight in Stockton and don't think this is a guaranteed win in the least...we need this win to continue building confidence for Saturday's showdown with SMC...

[zagdontzig]

They will. I will be at both of them.

Cheer loud. Zags travel, but we're so well-behaved. I traveled for the SCU game, and we had a whole lower bowl section next to the student section and everyone sat pleasantly with their arms to themselves. I snuck down and got some noise going, but what the hell? What's the point of traveling if we don't make noise? Especially when our colors will match SMC's...

[Mr Vulture]

Yes they will and because I have faith they will.

[Mr Vulture]

I would like GU to win its last six conference games BUT I fear that there is a real possibility that GU loses three of the next five and then face BYU in Provo, where a win gives us 2nd place...Yes, I'm a worry wort...Pacific has played really well at home, losing only to SMC by 3pts.

UOP always plays us pretty tight in Stockton and don't think this is a guaranteed win in the least...we need this win to continue building confidence for Saturday's showdown with SMC...

GU is not losing three out the next five and I seriously doubt they lose two out of the five.

[Hoopaholic]

We will win at Pacific but my concern is the physicality of the game. If it is the typical physical game that could create issues for the saturday game.

If we avoid a knock down drag out Thursday then we will have an equal chance to win Saturday if the guards show up with their jump shot in hand

[GrizZAG]

We will win at Pacific but my concern is the physicality of the game. If it is the typical physical game that could create issues for the saturday game.

If we avoid a knock down drag out Thursday then we will have an equal chance to win Saturday if the guards show up with their jump shot in hand

It's been said "Defense wins games". True enough, but a lot more shots need to start dropping than we've seen in a while also. If so... we win

[RenoZag]

Good thread topic, Reborn

Answer:

No.

Explanation:

Zags have struggled to beat mediocre WCC teams (USF, USD). The BYU win wasn't blow-the-doors-off great basketball either.
They haven't resembled their PK80 effectiveness for weeks.
I think the Zags have to play their "A" game and the Gaels have to play their "B -" game for the Zags to notch a win at Moraga.
Also believe the Thursday UOP game will be harder on GU than the Gaels' game @ LMU will be hard on them.

Handicapping college basketball is harder than handicapping horses. . .

[Zagger]

Yes! Cuz me drinks this ......