1984–85 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team

The 1984–85 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team represented Gonzaga University of Spokane, Washington, in the 1984–85 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Led by fourth-year head coach Jay Hillock, the Bulldogs were 15–13 (.536) overall (4–8 in WCAC, 5th),[1][2] and played their home games on campus at Kennedy Pavilion.

1984–85 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
ConferenceWest Coast Athletic Conference
Record15–13 (4–8 WCAC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Bruce Wilson
  • Joe Hillock
Home arenaKennedy Pavilion
Seasons
1984–85 West Coast Athletic Conference men's basketball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Pepperdine 11 1   .917 23 9   .719
Santa Clara 9 3   .750 20 9   .690
Saint Mary's 7 5   .583 15 12   .556
San Diego 5 7   .417 16 11   .593
Gonzaga 4 8   .333 15 13   .536
Portland 3 9   .250 14 14   .500
Loyola Marymount 3 9   .250 11 16   .407
Rankings from AP Poll

Following the season in early April, Hillock resigned and athletic director Dan Fitzgerald resumed his former role as head coach.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Blanchette, John (March 8, 1985). "Last-gasp air ball deflates Zags". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). p. 24.
  2. ^ "College standings". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). March 12, 1985. p. B2.
  3. ^ Blanchette, John (April 4, 1985). "'I'm just looking for a change'". Spokesman-Review. p. C1.
  4. ^ Blanchette, John (April 4, 1985). "Hillock didn't walk away, he drove himself to resign". Spokane Chronicle. p. D1.
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