Robert Sacre had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Gonzaga in his homecoming to Vancouver. Gonzaga defeated Hawaii 73-54 before a crowd of 9,687 at Rogers Arena.

Sacre was a high school star in British Columbia and is a projected NBA draft pick, while he also is a member of Canada's national team.

"I was just happy to be on my dream court, where I've always wanted to play," Sacre said. "When I was a little kid, this is where I've always wanted to be and this is where I've always wanted to play."

Mark Few was impressed by Sacre's physical play.

"He's done that throughout his career," Few said. "He's unbelievably sound with the way he posts. He posts the right way. He shows his numbers and he's just a big, strong guy to get around. He wears people out."

"(Sacre) is a big, strong presence," said Hawaii coach Gib Arnold. "It's hard to play against a 35-year-old man out there. He looks like he's a 12-year NBA veteran. I'd like to see his birth certificate."

Kevin Pangos hit nine of his 13 three-pointers in Gonzaga's win over Washington State.

“I was just feeling it and got some open looks,” he said.

Pangos put on such an impressive performance that he began trending on Twitter.

“That’s not a fluke,” Mark Few said. “Anytime he shoots it, it’s a pretty good thing for us. He’s got to realize that’s his role for us.”

Pangos finished the game with 33 points.

Elias Harris, Gonzaga's junior forward, has dropped 11 pounds over the summer and now weights 234 pounds.

“This might sound stupid to some people but I was on a diet,” Harris said. “I was just too chubby, too heavy. I lost a bunch of body fat, some weight. I was running a lot so I’m in way better shape.”

Harris went home to Germany for six weeks at the end of the school year and dedicated himself to conditioning.

Asked to describe his diet, Harris said, laughing, “just eliminate my American eating habits, stay away from bread and burgers, hot dogs and especially the pop, all the sugary stuff. I drank a lot of water.”