Why the Big East commissioner's comments are a good sign for the Gonzaga Bulldogs

Big East commissioner Val Ackerman spoke about conference realignment on Tuesday, expressing confidence in the current member schools but hinting that expansion could happen when the league negotiates a new media rights deal in 2025. Ackerman also indicated the league had informal discussions with multiple schools, of which Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs almost certainly are included. But will the distance from Spokane, Washington to the other member schools be a hurdle too difficult to overcome? And will the Zags wait that long while still in the WCC?Today's show also discusses Corey Kispert's second season in Washington, where he will miss a few weeks with an ankle injury. What will his role look like when he returns? We close out the show discussing Jalen Suggs, who is amazingly healthy enough to play in game one despite a nasty knee injury suffered in preseason. Is this the year Suggs fully breaks out and becomes an All-NBA defensive player?Link to Jackson Frank's article about Jalen Suggs: }https://uproxx.com/dimemag/jalen-suggs-elite-defense-video-breakdown/Link to my website all about Gonzaga: }https://scorezagsscore.com/Danny Evans GoFundMe: }https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-danny-evans-his-childrenJeremy Eaton GoFundMe: }https://www.gofundme.com/f/r8yj3-jeremys-cancer-fundhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnZagsLocked on Zags - Part of the Locked on Podcast Network.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “LOCKEDON” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. C3fXiHupJDC9byuRc45r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices