New bloods Gonzaga, Villanova still thriving amid pandemic

Gonzaga's Drew Timme, second from left, and Corey Kispert shake hands in the closing moments of Gonzaga's 76-58 win over Pacific in an NCAA college basketball game in Stockton, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Villanova head coach Jay Wright, left, gives forward Cole Swider (10) instructions before Swider goes in to play against Creighton in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl takes a free-throw during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few shouts to his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)