Gonzaga Hosts Oklahoma, Kentucky, UCLA in High-Profile Basketball Schedule

The Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team has scheduled a significant nonconference game against the Oklahoma Sooners on November 8 at the Spokane Arena, adding to an already strong early-season schedule that includes games against Kentucky, UCLA, Baylor, and Arizona State, as well as participation in the Player's Era Festival. Oklahoma, which earned a No. 9 seed in last year's NCAA Tournament, will provide a quality test for Gonzaga, who finished the 2024 season ranked No. 23 and returns key frontcourt players along with new transfers Braeden Smith and Jaylen Warley. The Bulldogs are preparing for their final season in the West Coast Conference before moving to the new-look Pac-12 in 2026. Meanwhile, Gonzaga baseball is concluding its home schedule with a series against Washington State, aiming to build momentum heading into the West Coast Conference Tournament after securing its eighth consecutive postseason appearance. On the recruiting front, Gonzaga remains engaged with top prospects in the 2026 basketball class, including highly ranked centers Tyran Stokes and Sam Funches, both planning visits to Spokane. These developments highlight Gonzaga's continued competitiveness and strategic growth across multiple sports programs.