The Bulldogs (also informally referred to as the "Zags"), members of the West Coast Conference, were led by head coach Mark Few, in his 13th season at the school.

This season, the Zags also played a game against Hawaiʻi at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.

The Zags had three Canadians on this year's roster, one of whom (Kelly Olynyk) was redshirted and did not play in 2011–12.

They lost in the championship game of the West Coast Basketball tournament to Saint Mary's.

In 2011–12, the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team were in their 32nd season as a member of the West Coast Conference.