The Gonzaga Bulldogs have built a powerhouse program under Mark Few, consistently producing NBA talent and competing for national championships. Though they haven’t won an NCAA title yet, they have been to multiple Final Fours (2017, 2021) and have had some of the best players in college basketball history. Here are some of Gonzaga’s greatest basketball legends:
All-Time Gonzaga Basketball Legends
John Stockton (1980–1984)
- Greatest player in Gonzaga history
- 1984 WCC Player of the Year
- NBA Hall of Famer, 10× NBA All-Star
- NBA’s all-time leader in assists and steals
Adam Morrison (2003–2006)
- 2006 National Co-Player of the Year
- Led NCAA in scoring (28.1 PPG in 2006)
- #3 overall pick in 2006 NBA Draft
- 2× NBA Champion (Lakers)
Kelly Olynyk (2009–2013)
- 2013 WCC Player of the Year
- Consensus First-Team All-American (2013)
- NBA veteran known for his versatility
Domantas Sabonis (2014–2016)
- 2016 First-Team All-WCC
- NBA All-Star, elite big man
Nigel Williams-Goss (2016–2017)
- Led Gonzaga to the 2017 NCAA Championship Game
- 2017 WCC Player of the Year
Corey Kispert (2017–2021)
- 2021 First-Team All-American
- Led Gonzaga to the 2021 NCAA Championship Game
- Elite three-point shooter in the NBA
Jalen Suggs (2020–2021)
- Hit the iconic half-court shot in 2021 Final Four vs. UCLA
- NBA lottery pick (Orlando Magic)
Drew Timme (2019–2023)
- 3× First-Team All-American
- Led Gonzaga to 2021 National Championship Game
- One of the most dominant post players in college basketball
Chet Holmgren (2021–2022)
- #2 overall pick in 2022 NBA Draft
- Elite shot-blocker and unicorn big man
Legendary Gonzaga Coaches
- Mark Few (1999–present) – Over 650 wins, 2 Final Fours, 24 straight NCAA Tournaments
Gonzaga remains one of college basketball’s elite programs, consistently producing NBA stars and national contenders.