James Snook-Imagn Images The top of the WCC leaderboard just got a lot more interesting as Gonzaga moves into a tie for second place with the Dons The Zags secured a crucial 11-point win last night, holding off the USF Dons in the Kennel, 88-77. Despite some tough calls from the refs and some clutch shots from the Dons down the stretch, the Bulldogs held strong, and … [Read more...] about Gonzaga holds off USF, 88-71
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Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard Named to Late Midseason Wooden Award Top 20 Watch List
Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images Graham Ike of the Zags wasn’t listed within the Top 20. The assists leader in college basketball at 9.8 per game is in the running for one of the most coveted individual honors. Ryan Nembhard is also being nominated for the Bob Cousy Award which is given to the best point guard in the nation. Nembhard now owns the top two single-season … [Read more...] about Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard Named to Late Midseason Wooden Award Top 20 Watch List
Denver Nuggets Julian Strawther Selected for NBA Rising Stars Game
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The former Gonzaga guard will replace the injured Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson at the NBA All-Star weekend event. The jump from Year 1 to Year 2 for guard Julian Strawther is being rewarded with a trip to San Francisco to compete in the NBA All-Star Weekend’s Rising Stars Game at the Chase Center on Friday, February … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Julian Strawther Selected for NBA Rising Stars Game
Yvonne Ejim Stays in the Race for National Awards
The Wooden Award and Becky Hammond Award is still within the Gonzaga forward’s grasp. As highlighted in my article published last week, Yvonne Ejim is in the running for various national awards and some of those just trimmed their shortlists as the season comes ever closer to its conclusion. Becky Hammond POTY Watch list, an award gifted to the best mid-major player in the … [Read more...] about Yvonne Ejim Stays in the Race for National Awards
San Francisco Guard Malik Thomas on Gonzaga, Duo of Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike
Getty Images Get prepared for the battle of second place in the West Conference through an exclusive interview with San Francisco guard Malik Thomas. The Zags host the Dons in the Kennel on Thursday, February 13th at 8 PM PT on ESPN. San Francisco guard Malik Thomas is one of the frontrunners for the West Coast Conference Player of the Year honor and has won the … [Read more...] about San Francisco Guard Malik Thomas on Gonzaga, Duo of Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike