Gonzaga's Big Test at Players Era | Spokane News

Gonzaga’s season kicks off with a high-stakes, late-night showdown at the new Players Era Festival — tipping off Nov. 24 against Kansas State in Vegas, with ESPN broadcasting every game. The tournament, featuring 16 top-tier teams, could set the tone for the entire season, with Gonzaga potentially facing Baylor, Alabama, TCU, Miami, Creighton, or Michigan in quick succession. Despite losing their starting point guard and recent ranking shifts, they’re still heavy favorites in their opener — against a team barely on the radar. Last year’s championship loss to Michigan looms, but this new ESPN-backed event promises big-name matchups and early-season drama. Fans, prepare for a late-night marathon — it’s the price of admission for hoops’ biggest early-season spectacle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6ecee1b0d50b00d