The 2025-26 season just kicked off, but only five games in, Gonzaga looks the part of a formidable NCAA tournament threat. Where have the Bulldogs shown the most improvement amid a 5-0 start and what must they prove next to emerge as a true contender?

Leading an overpowering second half by Gonzaga, Graham Ike reached a major milestone and a suffocating defense created a “nightmare” for Creighton as the Zags pulled away in the final 20 minutes for a blowout win in a battle of ranked teams.

It might be early, but Gonzaga is doing what it sets out to do on the floor. By owning the rebounding battle and pushing the pace for high-percentage shots, the Zags put together a sizeable victory over Oklahoma at Spokane Arena Saturday night.

After being initially stifled offensively, Gonzaga got in rhythm thanks to contributions from its bench, resulting in a monstrous win over Texas Southern in its regular season opener.

After an unfamiliar finish in March, Gonzaga looks to be a national championship contender once again. Anchored by Graham Ike and Braden Huff in the frontcourt, the other key for the Zags will be fresher, yet experienced, faces finding their strides.

The household names for Gonzaga did their thing in the Zags’ first exhibition game, but the team’s leading scorer and a near double-double came from unlikely sources in the win versus Northwest.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs routinely schedule one of the country’s toughest nonconference slates. What do some of the Zags’ most notable opponents outside of the WCC feature this upcoming season?

Jalen Warley’s transfer to Gonzaga last November was unusual timing to say the least. Heralded for his defense, how much can the jumbo guard grow offensively after redshirting in the Zags system last season?