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Gonzaga opens at No. 15 in the preseason AP Poll

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Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Gonzaga opens at No. 15 in the preseason AP Poll
Summary

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to begin the 2026-27 season ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press Poll. This marks their 17th consecutive appearance in preseason polls, joining elite programs like Duke, Kansas, and Kentucky. Gonzaga's KenPom ranking places them at No. 14, with their offensive rating at 121.2, defensive rating at 95.5, and tempo rating at 72.9. They are preparing to face unranked Purdue on November 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • •Gonzaga starts the season ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll.
  • •They have appeared in 17 straight preseason polls.
  • •Gonzaga's offensive rating is currently 121.2.
  • •The Bulldogs will play Purdue on November 2.
  • •The game will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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  • 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga Opens at No. 15 in Preseason AP Poll
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Gonzaga prepares for unranked Purdue at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 2.

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