Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s the kind of story people love during NCAA Tournament time. A private, religiously affiliated school from a smaller conference has a fine year, climbing to No. 1 in the country. When Selection Sunday arrives, it earns a top seed in its region.
All is lined up for a possible Final Four trip, maybe even a championship.
Not many foresaw when BYU joined the West Coast Conference that Gonzaga would be looking for its second Final Four appearance in three years. That was supposed to be BYU’s destiny, thanks to its financial resources, big-time facilities and global recruiting reach.