The loss to SMU on the road was one thing, but after the loss to Saint Mary's at home on Saturday, what we all basically knew was true is now very true--for the Zags to make the NCAA Tournament, they need to win the WCC Tournament.
Gonzaga was on the very edge of most bubble watches, except for Joe Lunardi (who held the Zags in higher esteem than most) and Greg Heister (who is positive 25 wins is all it takes).
CBS Sports has the Zags as a No. 11 seed. But that basically should just say CBS Sports has the winner of the WCC Tournament as the No.