Gonzaga vs. UCLA set for 7th straight clash, could Donovan Dent INTENSIFY this dramatic showdown?

Gonzaga Bulldogs renew their fierce non-conference rivalry with UCLA Bruins for a seventh straight season—could Donovan Dent and Skyy Clark line up against their former team in a game for the ages? Andy Patton breaks down the implications of this much-anticipated clash at the Honda Center, spotlighting Gonzaga’s dominant 5-1 record against Mick Cronin’s Bruins, UCLA’s revamped roster with top returners and promising international recruits, and the swirling drama around Dent’s possible transfer and fifth-year eligibility. The episode also previews Gonzaga’s loaded non-conference basketball schedule, featuring marquee battles with Purdue, Creighton, Michigan State, and Duke. Key topics include potential additions to the roster, the impact of NIL funding, and the intrigue of facing Oregon or another powerhouse in Seattle. Will Gonzaga’s aggressive scheduling and potential roster shakeups set the stage for a statement Pac-12 debut? Don’t miss this deep dive into the Bulldogs’ journey toward national contention. Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga  Get Locked On Zags ad-free with the Everydayer Club. Plus, members-only Discord access. Join at  https://lockedonzags.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors!  Odoo  Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Rugiet  Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl  Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit  https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection