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Mark Few inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for Gonzaga success

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Mark Few inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for Gonzaga success

Summary

Mark Few, head coach of Gonzaga, has been inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Few has transformed Gonzaga into a national powerhouse, leading them to NCAA title games in 2017 and 2021 and securing 25 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. With a record of 773-156 over 26 seasons, Few has won numerous accolades including two Naismith Coach of the Year awards. His coaching tenure at Gonzaga has also seen the Bulldogs capture 23 West Coast Conference regular-season titles and 21 tournament championships. Few previously served as an assistant coach for the 2024 U.S. Olympic team that won the gold medal.

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By the Numbers

•Few has a 773-156 record in 26 seasons at Gonzaga.
•Gonzaga has appeared in 25 consecutive NCAA Tournaments under Few.
•Few led Gonzaga to NCAA title games in 2017 and 2021.
•He is a two-time Naismith Coach of the Year.
•Few was an assistant coach for the gold medal-winning 2024 U.S. Olympic team.

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Aug. 15—Gonzaga coach Mark Few took his place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday as part of the 2026 class, alongside NBA coaches Doc Rivers and Mike D'Antoni, former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire, former WNBA stars Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw, the 1996 USA women's Olympic team and referee Joey Crawford. Spokesman-Review reporter Theo Lawson was live on ...
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