As Selection Sunday draws nearer, the clamoring of the Gonzaga haters grows louder. It happens so consistently around this time of year that you can pretty much set your watch to it. While we’ve been fighting the good fight over here at Slipper Still Fits for many years now, some national writers are also dipping their toes into the conversation.
- Ken Pomeroy wrote an excellent piece for The Athletic, warning people to dismiss Gonzaga at their own risk. Pomeroy compared the current edition of the Zags to the five best teams in terms of average scoring margin over the last 20 years, and found that this year’s squad is head and shoulders above the rest.