Mark Few's Induction Marks a Milestone in College Basketball
Mark Few, the architect of Gonzaga’s rise in college basketball, will be enshrined this year in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, a testament to two and a half decades of sustained excellence.
Under Few’s guidance, the Bulldogs transformed from a modest program into a perennial NCAA Tournament presence, securing a 25‑year streak that stands as one of the longest in Division I history.
From Humble Beginnings to a National Powerhouse
The program’s résumé includes two Final Four appearances in 2017 and 2021, 23 regular‑season West Coast Conference titles and 21 tournament championships, underscoring a dominance that has reshaped the conference landscape.
A Record of Excellence
Few’s .791 career winning percentage tops every active Division I coach, and his collection of two Coach of the Year awards reflects a consistency that has kept Gonzaga among the nation’s elite season after season.
Olympic Gold and the Road Ahead
His early years as an assistant to Dan Monson gave him the foundation to take over in 1999, and the subsequent ascent has been marked by a streak of 20‑plus win seasons that began in 1999 and continues unabated. Beyond college, Few served as an assistant on the 2024 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team that captured gold in Paris, a further affirmation of his tactical acumen on the world stage.