Mark Few guided Gonzaga to 26 consecutive NCAA tournament berths by the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Few became Gonzaga’s head coach in 1999 and turned the Bulldogs into one of the most consistent programs in college basketball. The tournament streak reflected sustained success rather than a single dominant season, with Gonzaga repeatedly winning in the West Coast Conference and earning national recognition.
Under Few, Gonzaga reached the NCAA championship game in 2017 and 2021. The Bulldogs also made their first Final Four during his tenure and became a regular presence in the later rounds of the tournament.
The number refers to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, not Final Four trips or national championships. Few’s teams had many strong regular seasons, but Gonzaga’s remarkable consistency in qualifying for March Madness is the statistic highlighted by the Hall of Fame’s 2026 profile.