Few became the winningest coach in NCAA history for third-year head coaches. His 81-20 record his first three seasons moved him ahead of the 80 wins of Everett Case of North Carolina State University (1947-49) and Bill Guthridge of University of North Carolina (1998-00).

In his first three seasons as head coach Few has also continued Gonzaga's string of March Madness, leading the Zags to the NCAA Tournament all three seasons, including Sweet Sixteen appearances his first two years. He is one of only two coaches to lead a team into the Sweet Sixteen in their first two years as a head coach since the bracket was expanded to 64 teams in 1985.

Gonzaga's only meeting with KU came in 1998 with Few as an assistant coach: • Robertson, Gregory lead Kansas second-half charge over Gonzaga (11-14-1998)

Few's 2-year record of 52-16 also places him among elite company for second-year head coaches. His 52 victories tie him for third on the all-time list for second-year head coaches. His 26 victories his first season tie him for seventh in NCAA history for wins by a rookie head coach.

A 10-year Gonzaga assistant head coach, Few was named head coach July 26, 1999, following Dan Monson's departure for the University of Minnesota.

Few joined the Bulldogs for the 1989-90 season as a graduate assistant under former head coach Dan Fitzgerald, then was promoted to a fulltime assistant for the 1991-92 season. He had been named associate head coach in April of 1999 following a season in which the Bulldogs became the basketball darlings of the nation on their March run which saw Gonzaga come within a few ticks of the clock of advancing to the Final Four. A loss to eventual national champion University of Connecticut in the West Regional Finals in Phoenix, Ariz., ended the Cinderella story that captured basketball fans from coast to coast.

Has guided Gonzaga to 24 or more wins each of the past four seasons and may be able to do even more at a school like Kansas, but the Jayhawks may look to someone with big-conference experience.

In May 2000 Few received an 8-year contract extension which assures his presence on the Bulldog bench through 2008. His long-term agreement reflects the university's commitment to Few and his commitment to Gonzaga. It also puts him in the top five percent in the country in long-term contracts. This will allow Few to continue to build on success he has enjoyed at Gonzaga.

Few has always been known for getting the most out of players both and off the court. He is committed to total player development.

"I feel very lucky to have played for Coach Few," said former point guard Matt Santangelo. "Coach Few helped teach me how to compete and how to be a leader. For that I am thankful."

• NCAA West: Wildcats outlast Zags - Arizona 96, Gonzaga 95, 2 OT (3-23-2003) • West Regional: Gone-zaga: Wyoming stuns Zags (3-15-2002) • Bell leads Spartans past Bulldogs - Michigan State 77, Gonzaga 62 (3-24-2001) • Gonzaga tired of Cinderella label (3-23-2001) • Gonzaga still America's Team (3-23-2001)

Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Few was the assistant boys' basketball coach at Sheldon High in Eugene, Ore. He went to Sheldon after three years as an assistant coach at his alma mater - Creswell, Ore., High (1981) - while finishing his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon where he received his degree in physical education. He earned his master's in athletic administration from Gonzaga in 1993.

Few and wife Marcy, married June 11, 1994, became parents with the arrival of Austin James (A.J.) Few on Jan. 18, 2000. Their wedding was a little more special because the vows were exchanged with Rev. Norm Few, father of the groom, officiating.

—Courtesy of Gonzaga University sports information