PROVO — The West Coast Conference struck back this week with a scheduling enhancement. Will it be enough to keep Gonzaga from shopping itself around to other leagues like the Mountain West?
Perhaps.
“I think this is an olive branch, so to speak,” said former BYU and Fresno State coach Steve Cleveland, who has turned into a popular basketball broadcast analyst.
“It’s a first step, declaring the WCC wants Gonzaga to stay. Nobody wants them to go away. They are a big part of this league and have defined the WCC, and this is a significant step forward by the league’s presidents to show that desire.