2010-11 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team
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The 2010–11 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
team represented Gonzaga University
in the 2010–11
college basketball
season. The Bulldogs are members of the West Coast Conference
, and were led by head coach Mark Few
. They played their home games at the McCarthey Athletic Center
on the university campus in Spokane, Washington
.
The team lost the 2010 WCC Player of the Year
Matt Bouldin
to graduation, but returned the rest of their starting lineup. Three of the returning players participated
in the 2010 FIBA World Championship
in Turkey
—Elias Harris
for Germany
and Kelly Olynyk
and Robert Sacre
for Canada. Gonzaga was the only NCAA school with more than one player involved in the 2010 Worlds.
The Bulldogs finished the 2010–11 season 25–10, 11–3 in WCC play to share the regular season championship with Saint Mary's
. They defeated Saint Mary's in the championship game of the 2011 West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament to earn an automatic bid in the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
. As the 11 seed in the southeast region, the defeated 6 seed St. John's
in the second round before falling to 3 seed Brigham Young in the third round.
. Since 2004, the team has played their home games at the McCarthey Athletic Center
, which has a capacity of 6,000. In their previous season
, a West Coast Conference Preseason poll predicted that the Gonzaga Bulldogs would finish first in the conference.
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Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Gonzaga University. The school competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
team represented Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Spokane, Washington, United States. Founded in 1887 by the Society of Jesus, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and is named after the young Jesuit saint, Aloysius Gonzaga...
in the 2010–11
2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season
The 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 8, 2010 with the preliminary games of the 2010 Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic, and ended with the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 4, 2011 at Reliant Stadium in Houston...
college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
season. The Bulldogs are members of the West Coast Conference
West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington....
, and were led by head coach Mark Few
Mark Few
Mark Few is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach at Gonzaga University. He has served on Gonzaga's coaching staff since 1989, and has been a constant on the sidelines throughout a period that has seen the Bulldogs rise from mid-major obscurity to regular participants in...
. They played their home games at the McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center or "MAC" is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Spokane, Washington. The arena opened in 2004. It is home to the Gonzaga University Bulldogs basketball program, and is often called "The New Kennel". This nickname was inherited from the school's former basketball arena,...
on the university campus in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
.
The team lost the 2010 WCC Player of the Year
West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the most outstanding men's basketball player in the West Coast Conference. The award was first given following the 1952–53 season, when the conference was known as the California Basketball Association...
Matt Bouldin
Matt Bouldin
Matt Bouldin is an American professional basketball player who currently plays in Montenegro for the KK Budućnost Podgorica. He played his college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.-High school career:...
to graduation, but returned the rest of their starting lineup. Three of the returning players participated
2010 FIBA World Championship squads
The following is the list of squads for each of the 24 teams competing in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, held in Turkey between August 28 and September 12, 2010. Each team selected a squad of 12 players for the tournament...
in the 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
—Elias Harris
Elias Harris
Elias Harris is a German college basketball player from Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate. He is currently a sophomore at Gonzaga University in Washington state in the U.S. and he is also a member of the German national basketball team.-Junior career:...
for Germany
Germany national basketball team
The German national basketball team for men is the basketball side that represents Germany in international competitions. Their biggest successes are the victory in the European Championship of 1993 at home in Germany, the silver medal in the 2005 European Championships and the bronze medal in the...
and Kelly Olynyk
Kelly Olynyk
Kelly Olynyk is a Canadian basketball player, and a member of the Canada national men's basketball team. He is a Sophomore at Gonzaga University, where he plays basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs....
and Robert Sacre
Robert Sacre
Robert Sacre is a Canadian college basketball player from North Vancouver, British Columbia. He is currently a Senior at Gonzaga University and is also a member of the Canadian national basketball team.-Junior career:...
for Canada. Gonzaga was the only NCAA school with more than one player involved in the 2010 Worlds.
The Bulldogs finished the 2010–11 season 25–10, 11–3 in WCC play to share the regular season championship with Saint Mary's
2010–11 Saint Mary's College Gaels men's basketball team
The 2010–11 Saint Mary's Gaels men's basketball team represented Saint Mary's College of California in the 2010–11 college basketball season. This was head coach Randy Bennett's tenth season at Saint Mary's. The Gaels competed in the West Coast Conference and played their home games at the McKeon...
. They defeated Saint Mary's in the championship game of the 2011 West Coast Conference Men's Basketball Tournament to earn an automatic bid in the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....
. As the 11 seed in the southeast region, the defeated 6 seed St. John's
2010–11 St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team
The 2010–11 St. John's Red Storm men's basketball team represented Saint John's University during the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Steve Lavin in his first year at the school. Saint John's home games were played at Carnesecca Arena and Madison...
in the second round before falling to 3 seed Brigham Young in the third round.
Preseason
In 2010–11, the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team were in their 31st season as a member of the West Coast ConferenceWest Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference is an NCAA collegiate athletics conference consisting of nine member schools across the states of California, Oregon, Utah and Washington....
. Since 2004, the team has played their home games at the McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center
McCarthey Athletic Center or "MAC" is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Spokane, Washington. The arena opened in 2004. It is home to the Gonzaga University Bulldogs basketball program, and is often called "The New Kennel". This nickname was inherited from the school's former basketball arena,...
, which has a capacity of 6,000. In their previous season
2009–10 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Gonzaga University in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Bulldogs are members of the West Coast Conference, were led by head coach Mark Few, and played they home games at the McCarthey Athletic Center on the...
, a West Coast Conference Preseason poll predicted that the Gonzaga Bulldogs would finish first in the conference.
Roster
Recruits
Keegan Hyland
6' 4", 180 pound shooting guardShooting guardThe shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
from South Portland, MaineSouth Portland, MaineSouth Portland is a city in Cumberland County, Maine, United States, and is the fourth-largest city in the state. Founded in 1895, as of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,002. Known for its working waterfront, South Portland is situated on Portland Harbor and overlooks the skyline of...
.
Rankings
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| RV | Received votes but were not ranked in Top 25 of poll | |
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| AP AP Poll The Associated Press College Poll refers to weekly rankings of the top 25 NCAA teams in one of three Division I college sports: football, men's basketball and women's basketball. The rankings are compiled by polling sportswriters across the nation... |
12 | 11 | 22 | RV | RV | -- | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | -- | -- | -- |
| Coaches | 12 | 12 | 18 | 24 | RV | -- | -- | RV | RV | RV | RV | -- | -- | -- |
Schedule
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2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....
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