WEEK 5 / Recapping the Players Era Tournament & Previewing Kentucky

Welcome to The Perimeter with Adam Morrison, presented by ⁠⁠McGillivray Environmental⁠⁠ and sponsored by ⁠⁠Idaho Central Credit Union⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠M4CPA⁠⁠.In this episode of The Perimeter, Adam Morrison breaks down Gonzaga’s rollercoaster run through the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. From a strong showing against Alabama to a dominant win over Maryland, and a humbling loss to Michigan, the guys walk through what went right, what went wrong, and how the Zags regroup from here.They dive into standout performances from Graham Ike, Braden Huff, and Emmanuel Innocenti, while also addressing the 40-point loss to Michigan—marking the largest of the Mark Few era—and what it means heading into the next stretch.Looking ahead, they preview the Kentucky matchup in Nashville, reflect on past meetings, and talk about how this year’s squad needs to respond. Adam shares a stat that defines the Few era: Gonzaga has won the next game 100 times after a loss. Only 13 times have they lost two or more in a row.Show Flow01:59 Welcome to The Perimeter Podcast02:06 Recap of the Players Era Tournament03:17 Alabama Game Breakdown07:59 Maryland Game Breakdown18:07 Michigan Game Preview33:52 Respecting the Opponent35:00 Humbling Experiences and Learning36:14 McGlilivray's: Foundation Player of the Tournament40:38 Previewing: Kentucky47:31 M4CPA: Stat of the Week54:45 ICCU: Ask Adam Question of the week59:06 Drew Timme’s NBA Journey