an Elite 8, and a National Runner-up.

Is Arizona elite? They don't look anywhere near that good over the past decade. Michigan State? Ohio State? Michigan?

And you've changed your argument mid thread. You stated that Gonzaga's in conference schedule left them unprepared for the NCAA tournament. That's not provable, as we all realize. I said nothing about the eliteness of the program (although most national pundits would gladly take you up on that argument). But you tried to use an incredible GU program strength (NCAA tournament success) to prove that point.

In that effort, you are now reduced to cherry picking Round of 32 losses in certain years to buttress your argument. Step back and look at that from an objective standpoint.