Q: Is Gonzaga really in the national championship?
A: Gonzaga is really in the national championship. After a lifetime of failed NCAA tournament runs under Mark Few, the Zags finally broke through and reached this year’s Final Four, proving all Gonzaga doubters (read: everyone) wrong.
Q: So Gonzaga finally proved itself by beating other title contenders?
A: Well, not exactly. Gonzaga had the easiest run in tournament history, topped off with a narrow semifinal win over seventh-seeded South Carolina. No. 11 Xavier was the opposition in the Elite Eight game and did all the work in eliminating No.