When the lights shine brightest in the NBA playoffs, few programs can boast a pipeline quite like Gonzaga. This season, a record 13 former Bulldogs suited up in the league, and as the 2026 postseason heats up, seven of them are chasing glory. From a defending champion eyeing a repeat to a 35-year-old journeyman soaking up every moment on the league's hottest team, the Zag legacy is alive and well. Here's your complete playoff report on every former Bulldog making waves.

Let's start with the headliner: Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on an absolute tear. After sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round, they did the same to LeBron James and the Lakers—who never led a single game in the entire series. Now sitting at a perfect 8-0 in the Western Conference Finals, the defending champs are doing exactly what champions do: dominating.

Holmgren has been nothing short of spectacular. A first-time All-Star and DPOY finalist this season, he inked a five-year, $240 million max extension last July—and he's earning every penny. His regular-season line of 17.1 points, 8.9 rebounds, and a team-high 1.9 blocks across 69 starts was impressive, but his playoff numbers are even better: 18.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks while shooting 60% from the floor. Compare that to his 2025 championship run (15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds), and it's clear he's elevated his game when it matters most.

The signature moment came in Game 2 against the Lakers. With star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in foul trouble, Holmgren took over, dropping 22 points and nine boards to lead OKC to an 18-point win. His efficiency has been unreal, and if the Thunder hoist the trophy again, Holmgren will make history as the first former Bulldog to win back-to-back titles while playing a meaningful role—big minutes, big contract, and the second-best player on the best team in basketball.