Roster is subject to change as/if players transfer or leave the program for other reasons. While our teams cannot compete, they are still meeting often virtually to train and build community. Those accustomed to Ayayi’s greatness, while being unaware of Ballo’s, might be shocked by that turnout. They earned the WCC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. He also holds a similar value (around the rim) on the defensive end as well. Get the latest Gonzaga Basketball news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report ... Joel Ayayi highlights 2020-21 All-Breakout Team. Mathews, younger brother of former Zag Jordan Mathews, is reportedly returning to the U.S. to prepare for the Nov. 18 NBA draft. What might be more of a surprise to some, though, is that he was not the only Zag to score a spot on the FIBA All-Tournament team. Gonzaga is a team with no shortage of star power; a player of Ballo’s mold should be a welcoming presence in their lineup for that reason. He’s a relatively smart shot contester as well (who shouldn’t get in foul trouble), and while he might sometimes unnecessarily chase blocks, he constant disruption of opponent shot attempts will be great for Gonzaga. The team was led by head coach Mark Few, in his 21st season as head coach. The official Men's Basketball page for the Gonzaga University Bulldogs That being said, on a roster that could have upwards of five NBA prospects next year, Ballo still deserves plenty of hype and high expectations. Despite redshirting for the Zags last season, Ballo is still only a young 17 years old. Subscribe to our Gonzaga Basketball newsletter to stay up with the latest news. They finished the season 31–2, 15–1 in WCC play to be WCC regular season champions. “He is a very talented player with pro experience who can play either guard position,” Riders coach Rob Paternostro said. Those knowledgable of Ballo’s game though, and why it has garnered him the moniker of “Baby Shaq” according to some, might be numb to that same information. Considering he’s apart of what might be the most loaded Gonzaga Basketball roster in history only helps that cause. The Bulldogs team finished the 2018–19 season 33–4, 16–0 in WCC play to win the WCC regular season championship. Right alongside him was a player who has yet to take the floor to Gonzaga (hence, the surprise): 6-foot-10, 260-pound big man Oumar Ballo. This will be the sixth all-time meeting between Gonzaga and Baylor. Again, Ballo making the FIBA All-Tournament Team alongside star teammate Ayayi was no mistake or mishap. Gonzaga Basketball looks to be the early team to beat heading into the 2020-21 season; their roster is stacked from top to bottom. This was the Bulldogs' 16th season at the on-campus McCarthey Athletic Center and 40th season as a member of the West Coast Conference. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Matthew Lang was awarded a basketball scholarship for the second semester of the 2019–20 season. After losing to Saint Mary's in the WCC Tournament, they received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, where they defeated Fairleigh Dickinson in the Round of 64, Baylor in the Round of 32, and then Florida State in the Sweet Sixteen, before losing to Texas Tech in the Elite Eight. His long frame makes him an ideal lob threat when rolling to the basket and he is a hassle to try and deny when inside. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. “Geno is a guy that has shown that he can fit into any team or situation thrown his way.”. And Ballo is great, it’s just that his greatness is rather secretive. A fair comparison for Ballo might fall along the lines of the Clint Capella mold, but his game could (and arguably already has) expand much further for Gonzaga as early as next year. 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On numerous occasions, he was making smart passing reads off of double teams and even displayed a solid (yet raw) post fadeaway game. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. He is the real deal. At the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Ballo averaged an incredible 3.8 blocks per game for Mali. (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images). *AP does not release post-NCAA Tournament rankings^Coaches did not release a Week 2 poll. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the WCAC has suspended all athletic competition until January. He should fit right in next year. That is where the intrigue around Ballo, for Zags fans, should begin – but not end. “I’m very excited to get to Leicester and help the Riders compete for a championship,” Crandall said in a Riders release. This shouldn’t come to much surprise though; Ayayi’s talents are no secret – even when on a global scale. Ballo is great,” they might respond. The 2019–20 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team (also informally referred to as the Zags) represented Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The 6-foot-3 Crandall averaged 5 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 2019 coming off the bench in his lone season with the Zags. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Last year’s FIBA U19 World Cup was a solid showing for Gonzaga Basketball fans; that’s evident by the fact that one of their star players, Joel Ayayi, walked away from the event with placement on the All-Tournament Team. His teammates, especially those who have competed against him like Ayayi, would likely attest to that. Crandall averaged 13.9 points and 3.7 assists in his rookie season professionally with Turi Svitavy in the Czech Republic. The 2019–20 Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team (also informally referred to as the Zags) represented Gonzaga University, located in Spokane, Washington, in the 2019–20 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The team was led by head coach Mark Few, in his 21st season as head coach.This was the Bulldogs' 16th season at the on-campus McCarthey Athletic Center and 40th season as a … © Copyright 2020, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Gonzaga asking season-ticket holders for assistance, but not requiring it, Gonzaga considering possibility of bubble for some nonconference home games …, Gonzaga, Baylor showdown set for Dec. 5 in Indianapolis …, Kelly Olynyk aiming to become fourth Gonzaga product with NBA championship ring …, Gonzaga 2021 commit Kaden Perry gains strength, confidence …, 6 easy ways to create the ballpark experience at home. The two met in a Mali (Ballo) vs. France (Ayayi) semi-final game in which Mali came out victorious, 76-73. They defeated San Francisco and Saint Mary's to be champions of the WCC Tournament. Almost any pass is reachable to him, whether if he is catching a lob or a simple post dump. “Well, of course, that happened. He showed that he could be a versatile post threat under more development. He has prototypical size, but he also uses that size to be a prototypical player. Crandall replaces Jonah Mathews on Leicester’s roster. 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As much as pretty much all of us secretly want to be superfans, it’s pretty hard to make it to every home game. And despite only being so young, he has a ferocious basketball frame. 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. The words college basketball fans have been waiting for months to hear what can now be said: college basketball is back.

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