The Gonzaga Bulldogs do not back down from a fight. That fact is apparent looking at their loaded schedule.
Following a win over basketball powerhouse Michigan State, the Bulldogs begin a gauntlet of ranked games.
No. 12 Texas begins a nonconference slate that includes No. 4 Kentucky and No. 5 Baylor. In addition, the Zags will face Pac-12 power Washington and No. 20 Alabama.
The game will mean a great deal for many Gonzaga players, but certainly for Drew Timme who returns to his home state. The Richardson product is a surprise returnee after a dominant season last year. Timme will be the elephant in the room, standing tall above the Longhorns’ diminutive front court.
Let’s look at what Texas will need to accomplish to have a performance in which they can take pride.