Gonzaga University’s men’s basketball head coach, Mark Few, has been named one of 17 finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The announcement was made during the NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2025. citeturn0search3

 

Few, who has been at the helm of Gonzaga’s basketball program since 1999, has transformed the Bulldogs into a national powerhouse. Under his leadership, Gonzaga has made 24 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the National Championship game in 2017 and 2021. His teams have secured 22 West Coast Conference (WCC) regular-season titles and 19 WCC tournament championships. citeturn0search2

 

Throughout his tenure, Few has amassed an impressive career record of 735 wins against 150 losses, resulting in a winning percentage of .831. citeturn0search4 This remarkable success has earned him numerous accolades, including 14 WCC Coach of the Year honors and two Naismith Coach of the Year awards in 2017 and 2021. citeturn0search2

 

Beyond his collegiate achievements, Few has contributed to the sport on an international level. He served as the head coach for the United States national team at the 2015 Pan American Games, leading the team to a bronze medal. citeturn0search2

 

The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be officially announced on April 5 during the NCAA Men’s Final Four in San Antonio. The enshrinement ceremony is scheduled for September 6 in Springfield, Massachusetts. citeturn0news18

 

Few’s inclusion as a finalist underscores his significant impact on college basketball and his role in elevating Gonzaga’s program to national prominence.

 

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