Seven of the nine Pac-12 basketball teams sit undefeated at 2-0 following the opening week of the season, with the Gonzaga Bulldogs holding the No. 1 spot in the conference power rankings reported by si.com.
- Gonzaga’s strong start to the season continues ahead of a home matchup against the LSU Tigers at the Spokane Arena on November 14.
- Boise State emerges as a prime riser in weekly betting markets following a 19-point thrashing of Butler, heading into a tough test against the Oakland Grizzlies.
- Washington State faces early depth challenges in fantasy circles and conference projections after starting 0-2 without star guard Ronnie Harrison.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs command the top position in the power rankings after dispatching Purdue in Las Vegas and routing New Mexico State 109-68 at home, according to si.com. Head coach Mark Few’s squad maintains a perfect 2-0 record before hosting the LSU Tigers.
Right behind them at No. 2 are the Utah State Aggies, who also hold a 2-0 record after comfortable victories over Idaho State and Omaha. Ben Jacobson’s side faces Utah Tech next before squaring off against UC San Diego.
The San Diego State Aztecs sit at No. 3 following a dominant 77-66 win over Big 12 opponent Colorado in the Bill Walton Classic, where point guard Chance Gladden scored 20 points on 5-6 shooting, si.com reported. Brian Dutcher’s team limited the Buffaloes to just 17 first-half points before turning their attention to Bethune-Cookman.
Meanwhile, the Boise State Broncos are the biggest movers in the weekly rankings, climbing two spots to No. 4. Leon Rice’s team defeated the Butler Bulldogs 100-81 behind 25 points from Aginaldo Neto and 24 from Spencer Ahrens.
| Team | Record | Key Opening Week Result | Next Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 2-0 | 109-68 win over New Mexico State | vs. LSU Tigers (Nov. 14) |
| Utah State Aggies | 2-0 | 90-56 win over Omaha | vs. Utah Tech (Nov. 10) |
| San Diego State Aztecs | 2-0 | 77-66 win over Colorado | vs. Bethune-Cookman (Nov. 11) |
| Boise State Broncos | 2-0 | 100-81 win over Butler | vs. Oakland Grizzlies (Nov. 11) |
| Washington State Cougars | 0-2 | 83-71 loss at High Point | at Duquesne Dukes (Nov. 10) |
At the bottom of the conference standings, Fresno State and Washington State remain the only two teams with losses as the second week begins, according to si.com. Fresno State holds a 1-1 mark following an 81-65 defeat to UC San Diego.
Washington State sits at 0-2 after playing the toughest non-conference schedule in the league without injured star guard Ronnie Harrison. David Riley’s Cougars look to secure their first victory of the campaign on the road against the Duquesne Dukes.
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