College Basketball Power 10: Florida State Best Team In ACC?
By Jeremy Karll
3. Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-0)
Gonzaga remained the only undefeated team in the nation. The Bulldogs are now 20-0 with two 19+ point wins over Portland in one week. It marks the fifth straight win of at least 19 points for Gonzaga.
With no real challenge ahead until mid-February when they travel to St. Mary’s, the Bulldogs slowly climb up the polls every week and earn more first place votes. Plus, with UCLA losing to Arizona on Saturday, it opens up the No. 1 seed in the West Region for Gonzaga.
Gonzaga isn’t 20-0 just because they play teams like San Francisco and Portland. They’re top 20 in the nation in points per game and points allowed per game, as well as top five in offensive and defensive efficiency.
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Led by Nigel Williams-Goss, who made the Wooden Award watch list, Gonzaga likely won’t be less than a 10-point favorite the rest of the regular season and through the WCC conference tournament.
Their efficient scoring (fifth in the nation in field-goal percentage) and stifling defense (holding teams to 37.5 percent shooting) should conclude with Gonzaga entering the NCAA Tournament undefeated.
Gonzaga hosts San Diego and travels to Pepperdine this week.