Gonzaga Bulldogs: 5 Most Important Players in 2014 NCAA Tournament By John Lloyd PREV NEXT Gonzaga Bulldogs' 5 Most Important Players in 2014 NCAA Tournament Getty Images Having not gone to the Sweet 16 since 2009, coach Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have had a tough run throughout the season. As a No. 8 seed, they face the Oklahoma State Cowboys, who fell into similar a path and look to advance to most likely play the Arizona Wildcats. 5. Gary Bell, Jr. Getty Images 5. Gary Bell, Jr. Getty Images Shooting 43 percent on the season from behind the arc, Gary Bell is the junior version of Pangos, a lethal shooter who can also put the ball on the floor and attack the rim. He needs to have a good tournament for the ‘Zags to have success. 4. David Stockton Getty Images 4. David Stockton Getty Images The son of Hall-of-Famer John Stockton, David is the true point guard on the ‘Zags’ roster. Like his father, he’s not a flashy player by any means, but he gets the job done averaging seven points and four assists per contest. 3. Przemek Karnoswki Getty Images 3. Przemek Karnowski Getty Images The defensive anchor on a team that desperately needs defense, Karnowski leads the team in blocks while providing 11 points and six rebounds per game. Staying out of foul trouble has to be the most important thing for big ‘K’ as he is the lone “big” on the team. 2. Sam Dower Getty Images 2. Sam Dower Getty Images Sam Dower is the player in crunch time you want to have the ball. He thrives on getting to the line where he shoots a miraculous 82 percent. For a big guy, Dower has a weird game that can cause matchup nightmares for opposing teams. 1. Kevin Pangos Getty Images 1. Kevin Pangos Getty Images The leader on the court, Kevin Pangos is the best shooter on this team designed to give him the ball. Shooting 41 percent from behind the arc, he’s the most important player to the ‘Zags’ success in the tournament. Teams in this article » Gonzaga Bulldogs Share You May Also Like Related Stories Gonzaga vs. BYU: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's College Basketball Preview, TV Schedule, Prediction BYU vs. Gonzaga College Basketball Preview, TV Schedule, Prediction Tennessee vs. Gonzaga: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule UCLA vs. Gonzaga College Basketball Preview, TV Schedule, Prediction Arizona vs. Gonzaga: College Basketball Game Preview, Prediction, TV Schedule