1981–82 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team

The 1981–82 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Gonzaga University in the West Coast Athletic Conference (WCAC) during the 1981–82 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by newly-promoted first-year head coach Jay Hillock,[1][2] the Bulldogs were 15–12 (.556) overall (7–7 in WCAC, tied for fourth),[3][4][5] and played their home games on campus at Kennedy Pavilion in Spokane, Washington.[6]

1981–82 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
ConferenceWest Coast Athletic Conference
Record15–12 (7–7 WCAC)
Head coach
Home arenaKennedy Pavilion
Seasons
1981–82 West Coast Athletic Conference men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Pepperdine 14 0   1.000 22 7   .759
San Francisco 11 3   .786 26 5   .839
Portland 9 5   .643 17 10   .630
Santa Clara 7 7   .500 16 11   .593
Gonzaga 7 7   .500 15 12   .556
San Diego 4 10   .286 11 15   .423
Saint Mary's 3 11   .214 11 16   .407
Loyola Marymount 1 13   .071 3 24   .111
Rankings from AP Poll

Point guard John Stockton was a sophomore this season.[1][2][7]

For a second season, the GU cheerleaders were assisted at home games by Captain Zag.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Blanchette, John (November 27, 1981). "Zags to rely on togetherness". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 21.
  2. ^ a b Van Sickel, Charlie (November 26, 1981). "Basket blastoff". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). p. 73.
  3. ^ Blanchette, John (March 5, 1982). "As Jose goes, so go Pilots in 58-56 win". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 29.
  4. ^ "Final major college standings". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). March 10, 1982. p. 4C.
  5. ^ "1982-83 Gonzaga Bulldogs Roster and Stats - College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  6. ^ Blanchette, John (March 5, 1982). "Pilots pull out of spin, just in time". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). p. 15.
  7. ^ Van Sickel, Charlie (December 2, 1981). "Cougars sustain Raveling's raves". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 37.
  8. ^ Brennan, Mike (March 4, 1982). "Captain Zag". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). p. 30.
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