Before he does that, the sophomore guard will wrap up his offseason at Damian Lillard’s exclusive “Formula Zero” elite basketball camp, where Sallis will serve as one of 20 college counselors. He’s not likely to get drafted but the big man could very well be done with college hoops after three years and go pro.Hunter Sallis is primed to take on a bigger role with Gonzaga’s basketball team this fall. There’s no way to replace a 20 ppg scorer for the program but they did land Efton Reid, who is a good athlete and defender and could be a breakout star for the team at center if Timme is gone.īut if Timme comes back, that instantly makes Gonzaga Basketball a preseason top-10 team for the 2022-23 season, and with Holmgren gone, could produce even bigger numbers too. The reigning WCC Player of the Year and two-time All-American is one of the best offensive post players in the country and has been dominant in the NCAA Tournament over the past two years. C Drew Timme 2021-22 stats: 18.4 ppg and 6.8 rpg on 59% shooting, 29% three-point But Strawther is a legit shooter who could have a big junior campaign as a lead option if Timme isn’t back. The team also is reportedly after Baba Miller, 6’9 forward prospect from Spain that’s taking a visit soon as well. If he stays in the draft, Gonzaga would have to slide over the 6’6 Sallis to the wing, while also having to play some three-guard lineups as well. He’s still young and with plenty of potential long-term. In fact, after a solid performance in the NBA Draft Combine, the sophomore wing could be a top-40 pick. G/W Julian Strawther 2021-22 stats: 11.8 ppg and 5.4 rpg on 50% shooting, 37% three-pointĪt 6’7 and a capable shooter from deep, Strawther fits the modern-day NBA game and is likely to get drafted. If he leaves, Gonzaga has to find another guard in the portal. He’s a ball-handler as well so his coming back gives the team not only an elite shooter but also the backup point guard. He’d certainly be the most experienced alongside Nolan Hickman and Hunter Sallis. The senior isn’t a projected draft pick and would have to fight his way to the G League to start out so he could easily come back and be the lead guard for Gonzaga next season. The four-year starter has been at three different schools and finally experienced some winning after disasters at both Penn State and Iowa State. G Rasir Bolton 2021-22 stats: 11.2 ppg and 2.3 apg on 52% shooting, 46% three-pointīolton was the most efficient guard for the Bulldogs and easily the best shooter from deep. And after seeing his stock elevate in the NBA Draft Combine (potential 1st round pick), he’s definitely not coming back.īut what about the other three starters? Here’s the latest on what they may be doing and what Gonzaga can do to “replace” them on the roster for next season. The next safest bet to leave was Andrew Nembhard, a four-year starting point guard that never indicated much interest to come back.
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After the season was over, all five starters on the team declared for the NBA Draft and there was one player who was guaranteed to leave in Chet Holmgren, a projected top-3 pick in June’s draft.Īs for the other four, there were varying degrees of clarity as to what they may do. The only thing noteworthy thing they’ve been a part of so far has been landing former five-star prospect and LSU center Efton Reid earlier in May.īut all of the attention will soon be on the Bulldogs, as there is a trio of pending roster decisions that need to be made. That includes Gonzaga Basketball, although it’s been somewhat quiet for them in the past two months. There are transfers in and out, NBA Draft decisions, and even on the recruiting trail for class of 20 prospects. It’s been an eventful offseason for just about every single D-I program. Could any of them actually return for another year? Gonzaga Basketball has the potential to lose all five starters this offseason. By Tristan Freeman 2 months ago Follow Tweet