6-5 / 2 player from Washington in his class. 11 Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) 6-3 / 6-6 / Stromer has upside shooting, rebounding and on defense at 6-foot-6 (photo courtesy of Stromer's Instagram). Powell helped recruit forward Yanni Wetzell, a native of New Zealand, to Vanderbilt. 2023 five-star winger Mookie Cook has trimmed the list of schools on his recruiting trail, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have so far made the cut. Drawing its inspiration from the spiritual vision of St. Ignatius Loyola and the apostolic and educational tradition of the Jesuits, we offer a values-oriented and academically challenging curriculum to young men of diverse backgrounds from all over the Washington area. That's why playing nationally and against other high-level recruits is a popular way to gain exposure. The sixth-ranked Zags in the last two months have landed Yeo, a 6-foot-8 forward who will practice and train with the team but won't play in games until next season, and Australian Alex Toohey, another 6-8 forward that is part of Gonzaga's promising 2023 class with 6-6 guard/wing Dusty Stromer. Cooper received an offer from the Zags on July 19, and just over a week later, he announced his final 10 choices: Alabama, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Kansas State, LSU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Memphis and Texas. "I've always kept an eye on it, obviously with the game growing so much," Gentry said. Recruiting often is cyclical: some years are strong on the West Coast and/or across the nation, some years aren't as fruitful. 60 nationally in the 247Sports Composite, has graduated high school early. 6-3 / The other power forward joining Timme at Gonzaga next season will be Filip Petrusev , who is currently playing for Mega Bemax of Serbia. 1. 95 player in the nation by ESPN. The four-star shooting guard from Modesto, California, is currently the 19th-rated prospect in the country and second-best from California, according to 247sports.com. Updated: Jan 12, 2023 / 09:10 AM EST. Heres a look at Gonzagas recruiting class by position: Point guard: Jordan Usher: Usher is a 66 wing who transferred from Southern Methodist University He is a former four-star recruit who averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season. 6-2 / Gonzaga currently has two verbal commitments in the class of 2019: Jalen Suggs, a five-star point guard from Minnesota, and Drew Timme, a four-star power forward from Texas. Taylors first offer came from Illinois when fellow Chicago native Ron Coleman was on the coaching staff. 1 in the AP polls since the preseason, could work Gregg into the mix with Drew Timme, Anton Watson and Corey Kispert all playing quality minutes. US college sports recruiting information for high school . He is a stretch four who can shoot the three-ball and provide some scoring punch off the bench. Watch this highlight video of the Gonzaga (Washington, DC) basketball team in its game Gonzaga College vs St. Mary's Ryken Game Highlights - Jan. 12, 2023 on Jan 12, 2023. 6-5 / A 6-foot-9 forward, Gonzahues is an excellent athlete who can block shots and rebound at a high level. 190, CG / He said he will look to reclassify to 2021 and enroll at . Here's another that continued with Monday's announcement that South Korea's Jun Seok Yeo has been added to the Zags' roster. No. He was 46% from the field and 38% from 3-point land. "I told y'all, we'll get you one . Richland (9-2) 9. Its obviously an area that has been great for us, Gentry said. Woodinville (12-4) Gonzaga has had at least one international player every season since its NCAA Tournament streak began in 1999, not to mention 1995 when Australian John Rillies 3-point shooting led GU to the programs first trip to March Madness. Braden Huff Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, IL) 6-9 / 205. Gonzaga College High School: Detroit, Michigan: F: 15 Matt Grace: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 230 lb (104 kg) GS: TRC Academy . Gentry recruited internationally when he was at Stephen F. Austin, Oklahoma State and Illinois, though he was only at the latter for basically one recruiting year. 210, SF / On 1/4, the Gonzaga varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Georgetown Prep (North Bethesda, MD) by a score of 62-49. The coaching staff at Gonzaga stresses competing with character. He has yet to make a college decision but is reportedly considering Gonzaga, Oregon, Arizona, UCLA and USC. 6-10 / Gonzaga Prep (11-3) 8. He has the prototypical build for a small forward at the collegiate level, allowing him to penetrate with a quick first step and finish strong at the rim. Those are the challenges of building a roster these days.. 6-10 / The recruiting landscape has changed significantly in recent years with name, image and likeness (NIL), super seniors, the G League's pro pathway program and the transfer portal. You will find information on schedules, game results, the players, the basketball staff, and much more. Founded in 1821, Gonzaga is a Catholic college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12. It was great vibes. Alabama MBB receives first-place vote in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. PG Ethan Thompson is ranked as the No. Here's another that continued with Monday's announcement that South Korea's Jun Seok Yeo has been added to the Zags' roster. 16 Hunter Sallis and No. Two prospective Zag recruits, Jared McCain, center left, (in Yankees sweatshirt) and Dusty Stromer, right, watch the Zags beat St. Mary's Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in the McCarthey Athletic Center. And best of all; Taylors only played organized basketball for four years now, meaning hes nowhere close to reaching his potential. Auburn matched the program record that was previously set between Dec. 14, 1998, and Feb. 29, 2000. Hes also the No. Here are three Gonzaga recruits who will be looking to make an impact next season: 1. You have to factor in the portal, thats another avenue were going to pursue thats going to be a strength of the staff. Gonzaga is the only program in the nation to reach the last seven Sweet 16s. Whereas if they turn on other games and it might be choppier, or not as much flow or not as feel-based.. Create a free mens basketball recruiting profile to connect with college coaches. 45 recruit who is a small forward from Sherman Oaks, California. Though hes spoken with many programs and coaches, he told Tipton that hes developed the strongest relationships with Baylor and Houston given their proximity to his hometown of Beaumont. Here is SBLive WA's latest installment of top-10 boys basketball rankings for each WIAA classification (records as of Jan. 16): CLASS 4A RANKINGS 1. Rain and snow this evening transitioning to snow showers overnight. 6-5 / Gonzaga mens basketball has landed its first commit from the high school class of 2023 in Dusty Stromer. Through programs in everything from symphonic band and music theory to sculpture and theater, Gonzaga gives students the chance to nurture their talents and find many avenues of self-expression. Anton Watson is one of two small forwards in Gonzagas 2019 recruiting class. Stromer picked GU over playing with programs such as Arizona, USC and UCLA. His list of recruiting successes is long: Ronny Turiaf, Kelly Olynyk, Domantas Sabonis and Rui Hachimura, just to name a few of Gonzaga's success stories. Dominic Pe Benito is a junior from Gilroy, CA. Every day, our talented teachers inspire in our students a love of learning, expose them to new ideas and challenges, and instill in them a commitment to social justice. 16 in AP Top 25, Jun Seok Yeo joins Zags, not eligible to play until 23-24 season, Three takeaways from Gonzaga's 115-75 victory over Portland, Domantas Sabonis perseveres through injury, leads Kings to No. 210, PG / The Zags announced Thursday that four-star Class of 2021 recruit Ben Gregg, a star prospect from Oregon who rates No. Hes been compared to Kevin Durant and has the potential to be a star player in college and beyond. I love the way they have their schedule set up for the players to make it adjustable to them.. Gonzaga had just two international players, Andrew Nembhard and Martynas Arlauskas, last season after the 2021 roster included five (Nembhard, Arlauskas, Joel Ayayi, Oumar Ballo and Pavel Zakharov). As a sophomore at Modesto Christian, he averaged 23 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. 1. 6-5 / From landing ESPN's No. 11 player in the nation, according to 247Sports. 6-5 / Though his shooting mechanics could be tooled with, Yates still operates well off the bounce and has deep range, according to Shaw. Josh Hearlihy: Hearlihy is a 68 forward who transferred from Dartmouth College. He is still raw defensively, but he has a lot of potential on that end of the floor as well. Nevertheless, the focus on recruitment from the class of 2023 and 2024 has begun as the Zags hope to send many of their players to next years NBA draft and potentially win a national championship. Records and information is as of 6 p.m. on Thursday. There has been no update since on where he is interested the most. 9 Gonzaga, which had to put together a late comeback to win at San Francisco on Thursday, will try to keep alive a dominating streak against West Coast Conference opponents Saturday when the Bulldogs visit Santa Clara.. Gonzaga (13-3, 2-0 WCC) has not lost to a school in the WCC other than BYU and Saint Mary's since 2014. The big basketball games begin this week before large crowds with major . Gonzaga has been one of the most successful programs in college basketball over the last few years, and they continue to recruit at a high level. 11/8/2022. If you want to use our website, please turn off AdBlock. 170, C / Phillips narrowed his list of programs down to six Gonzaga, UCLA, Oregon, Louisville, Texas Tech and Kansas, per Tipton. Pretty calm, cool and just basketball. He provides outside shooting and athleticism that will be valuable for the Bulldogs. Zach Norvell A 65 guard from Chicago, Norvell is an excellent shooter with deep range. 170, C / CALL. Hes a versatile scorer who can shoot from long range, and he should be a key player for Gonzaga right away. Taylor has not released a list but told 247Sports in December that he has only received text messages from GU. Those three have the versatility to play multiple positions and could conceivably be on the floor at the same time. The Bulldogs have already landed a few commitments for next season, but they are still looking to add more talent. -Jake Wetzel, a 67 small forward from Vancouver, who plays for the BC Lions. 6-8 / 6 in Wednesday morning's updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings. 180, C / 1. Its all about relationships, Powell said. The Zags could . 4-star guard Julian Strawther is another talented player coming in for Gonzaga. 190, CG / Rodd Baxley, The Fayetteville Observer. 225, PG / After a big defensive stop, Derek Dixon '25 went two-for-two from the line to provide a 74-72 lead. Along the way, they forge bonds of friendship that last a lifetime. It first started for me at Stephen F. Austin where we were trying to be creative. Petrusev would be a great complement to Ristic in Gonzagas frontcourt if both players end up signing with the Bulldogs. 1 Gonzaga and its star-studded roster, incredibly and somewhat laughably, just got a midseason upgrade. He is also the editor-in-chief of Our Voices and president of FASU. 22 to No. Gonzaga College High School Varsity Basketball Roster 2022-2023 BLAKE HARPER NO. He is one of the top ranked players in his class and has a huge upside. Hes made official visits Auburn, Stanford and Washington and has made unofficial visits to Baylor, LSU, Texas and Houston. 6-5 / I kind of study the reads on certain situations. If you are interested in your high school becoming . Power forward: 66 player in the nation, according to 247Sports Composite Rankings Hes also the No. So, while he might not shine as a playmaker or defender, those areas will improve as he gets more reps in during his senior season of high school. The class is headlined by five-star center Oumar Ballo, who is ranked as the No. PROVO, Utah - BYU basketball tips off its 12th and final West Coast Conference schedule.To summarize BYU's time in the WCC, unusual might be a way to classify it. 205. On3s Joe Tipton pointed out Phillips solid defensive instincts, making him a valuable two-way player that isnt afraid to shoot the rock. Roger and I being able to point to direct examples and recent examples, it resonates with recruits and families. Phillips, an incoming junior from Modesto Christian, is said to have been in contact with Few as well throughout the recruitment process, according to multiple reports. Drew Timme On 12/28, the Gonzaga varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Roselle Catholic (Roselle, NJ) by a score of 76-66. The. Coleman first reached out to Taylor when he was in eighth grade, the first year he played organized basketball, and the two became close through AAU circuits. This helps bring in the depth that Few hoped to receive from potential recruits, but also adds weapons to a stacked team of returnees. He isnt the most skilled player on Gonzagas roster, but his work ethic and motor make him a key player off the bench. 25 Norcross join national mix this week. Phillips also shared that UCLA is his dream school as he is from the Los Angeles area and has been the only school he has taken an unofficial visit to. Verbal Commits | Gonzaga Basketball Recruiting Scholarship Chart: Roster, Offers, Commits, Targets, Rankings Submit Correction Gonzaga Bulldogs Conference: West Coast Average Stars: 3.955 Official Roster: HTTPS://GOZAGS Latest Bulldogs Headlines Weekly Zag Briefing 5h Game Preview: Gonzaga vs. BYU 11h Weekly Zags in the Pros Update 1d Gonzaga offered a scholarship to Yates in April, and while he plans to visit Spokane, no official date has been set. Cooper visited Spokane during Hoopfest weekend in June and showed enjoyment during his stay in an interview with On3.coms Joe Tipton. The challenge changes annually. The Zags who, don't forget, still own double-digit wins over UCLA and Texas, so it's not all bad dropped to No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He provides outside shooting and athleticism that will be valuable for the Bulldogs. Hurt is joined in the class by four-star point guard Jalen Suggs, four-star small forward Anton Watson, four-star power forward Drew Timme and three-star shooting guard Brock Ravet. At the start of the new year, the undefeated Eagles ascended to the top of The Post's Top 20 rankings, and MaxPreps named them the fifth-best team in the country. The Zags have shown that recruitment for freshmen is a priority but making the team better in any way possible is the mission. 6 ranked recruit Jalen Suggs in 2020 and ESPNs No. Ben Sherman, SBLive Apr 5, 2021 It has been widely reported that Jalen Suggs is the highest-ranked recruit in the history of the Gonzaga men's basketball program. 190, C / His offense is still a work in progress, but he has shown flashes of being a capable scorer inside and out. 22 . 210, C / The MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings continue to see major shake-ups as upsets and surprises were plentiful over the holiday weekend. He took an official visit to GU in February, which seemingly stole him away from hometown favorites to sign him in UCLA. Previous No. Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. He has Good footwork and touch around the basket. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Not to mention, GUs mens basketball roster has featured multiple NBA draft picks over the past two years such as Holmgren and Suggs, but also graduates Andrew Nembhard and Corey Kispert. 55 player in the nation by ESPN, and he should compete for a starting spot immediately. He will join five-star point guard Jalen Suggs in what should be one of the best frontcourts in the country. Gonzaga has had at least one international . "I played overseas in the top leagues," said Powell, who played in Italy, Spain, France, Israel and Germany. The Bulldogs have won 46 of their past 48 against Santa Clara . Subscribe to our Gonzaga Basketball newsletter to stay up with the latest news. Hes a physical presence in the paint who can score, rebound and block shots. 19 Eye Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. UCLA has been Phillips dream school growing up in the Los Angeles area, but the Zags remain in contention. How to Watch: Florida basketball at Texas A&M Aggies on Wednesday night. Tramel's ScissorTales: What is Oklahoma State basketball's roadmap to make March Madness? The Zags announced Thursday that four-star Class of 2021 recruit Ben Gregg, a star prospect from Oregon who rates No. I feel like they develop pros, and all their pros have been staying in the league for a long time.