GCU hoops cracks top 20 in wins this decade

The Lopes share a spot with VCU and North Texas, joining a list dominated by long-established basketball powers. GCU’s rise is especially notable given the university’s relatively recent transition to Division I and the continued growth of both its men’s and women’s basketball programs.

Under head coach Bryce Drew, the GCU men’s team has become a staple in March. Drew has led the lopes to three NCAA Tournament appearances and a winning campaign to a WAC title. With a combination of strong defense, deep rosters, and electric home crowds at GCU Arena, the program has firmly positioned itself as a mid-major force.

On the women’s side, former head coach Molly Miller took the team to their first ever NCAA Tournament appearance and a conference title. Under new leadership behind Winston Gandy, they look to continue their success and bring more national attention to a program on the rise.

Both programs are competing at a high level as the WAC continues to grow in competitiveness and visibility. The 120-win mark is a testament to the culture of consistency and development that GCU has built across its basketball programs.

As the second Arizona school. to make the list, GCU emergence highlights a broader shift in the college basketball landscape — and they’re far from finished.