Mark Few's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 5, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Mark Few.

Mark Few is the head coach of the Gonzaga University men's basketball team since 1999. He has built Gonzaga into a national powerhouse, leading them to numerous NCAA Tournament appearances, including two national championship game appearances. Few has received multiple national coach of the year awards and is known for his ability to develop talent and implement a high-scoring offensive system. His tenure has been marked by consistent success, making him one of the most respected coaches in college basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2001: All-Time Record For Wins In First Three Years

In 2001, Mark Few set an all-time record for NCAA Division I men's coaches by collecting 81 wins in his first three years as a head coach.

2001: West Coast Conference Coach of the Year

In 2001, Mark Few was named the West Coast Conference coach of the year for the first of six consecutive seasons.

2006: Sixth Consecutive WCC Coach of the Year Award

In 2006, Mark Few completed his sixth consecutive season as the West Coast Conference coach of the year.

March 21, 2009: Winningest Coach in School History

On March 21, 2009, Mark Few achieved his 254th win as Gonzaga's head coach, becoming the winningest coach in school history.

2010: Wins Record Surpassed

In 2010, Brad Stevens of Butler surpassed Mark Few's record for most wins in the first three years as a head coach.

2012: No. 2 Ranking in Major Polls

During the 2012-13 season, Mark Few led the Bulldogs to the No. 2 ranking in both major polls, the highest national ranking at the time in school history.

2014: Return to No. 2 Ranking

During the 2014-15 season, Mark Few led the Zags back to the No. 2 ranking in both major polls.

2016: Greatest Season

In 2016-17, Mark Few led the Zags to arguably their greatest season up to that point in school history, starting with a school-record 29-game winning streak.

2016: National Coach of the Year Awards

In 2016-17, Mark Few was named as the National Coach of the Year by the Associated Press, Naismith, and the USBWA, and awarded with the Henry Iba Award.

2017: National Championship Game Appearance

In 2017, Gonzaga reached the National Championship game under Mark Few's leadership, marking a significant achievement.

2017: Reached 500 Wins

In 2017, Mark Few became the third fastest coach to reach 500 wins in NCAA Division I history.

2018: Defeated No. 1 Duke

In 2018-19, Mark Few's No. 3 Gonzaga team defeated No. 1 Duke 89-87 in the Maui Invitational final, marking the first time they had beaten Duke and a top-ranked team in team history.