Over the last 20 years, whenever you took a poll of Creighton fans during the offseason and asked them which opponent they’d like to see on the non-conference schedule, Gonzaga’s name was almost always a popular choice. And why not? The two Jesuit schools have enjoyed sustained success in their respective leagues, but the Zags have what Creighton desperately wants: the validation that comes from deep runs in the NCAA Tournament.
Their pedigree is well-known, but let’s run it down quick just for fun. Gonzaga has a .841 winning percentage since 2010-11, the best in all of D1 hoops.