Tue Nov 05 05:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Gonzaga Bulldogs Ranked Among Top Teams in Preseason Predictions
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are predicted to be a top contender in the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball season, ranking highly in various preseason rankings. According to KenPom, the Zags hold the #2 spot in offensive adjusted efficiency, boasting a rating of 117.6. Defensively, they sit at #44 with a rating of 94.2. These numbers are consistent with Gonzaga’s performance in previous years.
Multiple publications place the Bulldogs within the Top 10 nationally. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi projects Gonzaga as the #2 seed in the West bracket for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Their West Coast Conference rivals, Saint Mary’s, are also predicted to make the tournament, securing a #10 seed.
The San Francisco Dons and Santa Clara Broncos, both from the Bay Area, are seen as dark horses with potential to make a run in March.
This season promises exciting competition for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who continue to be a force in college basketball.
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