The Mark Few Show: Week 1 Recap, Olympics, and More

Synopsis

In this episode of the Mark Few Show, Coach Few recaps the Gonzaga Bulldogs' season-opening wins over Baylor and Arizona State. He also discusses his experience coaching Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming college basketball season.

Home Triumphs: Bulldogs Impress in Season Debut

The Gonzaga Bulldogs made a statement in their season-opening games, defeating Baylor and Arizona State at home. Against Baylor, the Bulldogs trailed by 10 points in the second half before rallying for a 86-79 victory. Drew Timme led the way for Gonzaga with 25 points and 14 rebounds.

In the following game, Gonzaga faced Arizona State. The Bulldogs controlled the game from start to finish, winning 92-69. Chet Holmgren impressed in his college debut, finishing with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Olympic Experience: Few Reflects on Team USA Success

Coach Few served as an assistant coach for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. The team went 5-3 and earned a bronze medal. Few praised the experience, saying that it was an honor to coach such talented players.

Few also discussed the challenges of coaching at the international level. He said that the players had to adjust to a different style of play and that the competition was very intense.

Upcoming Season: Few Optimistic About Bulldogs' Chances

Gonzaga is ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls and is considered one of the favorites to win the national championship. Few said that he is optimistic about the team's chances, but he knows that there is a lot of work to be done.

Few said that the Bulldogs need to stay healthy and improve their defense in order to be successful. He also said that the team needs to develop more depth.