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Gonzaga Bulldogs eye top transfer portal talent as Tijan Saine—a dynamic 5'11" point guard from Weber State—emerges as the perfect fit to bolster their backcourt. With elite free-throw shooting, high-volume scoring, and impressive playmaking in the Big Sky Conference, could Saine be the key to elevating the Zags’ guard depth and outside shooting next season? Andy Patton breaks down Saine’s journey from Western Washington walk-on to one of the nation’s most sought-after guards, analyzing his stats, potential fit alongside Mario Saint-Supery and Isiah Harwell, and the defensive trade-offs of adding an undersized playmaker.

The conversation also spotlights Gonzaga’s national-best home court advantage at the McCarthey Athletic Center, backed by a staggering 95.5% win rate over 12 seasons. Can the Zags maintain this dominance as they transition into a tougher new-look Pac-12? Key stats, rival breakdowns, and implications for the program’s path forward take center stage.

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga

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