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PostSat Nov 26, 2022 1:50 pm 
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True but remember a short couple weeks ago the Zags didn’t look like a #2 team.
Still don't! Not a top15 team this year. No interior size, defense, backup for Timme, or true PG (or SG or wing who can reliably drive and score) Nobody except Strawther is going to ever make an NBA roster, and that's not even a sure thing. While it's *possible* to be a good or great college team without any future NBA guys as ball handlers, it's not very common. Recent Zag teams have had 3-5 future NBA guys.

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PostSat Nov 26, 2022 2:06 pm 
Oumar Ballo might come in handy for the Zags right about now. After being a solid reserve last year at Arizona, he's turned into a star this year. He followed Tommy Lloyd to UA. There's your size.

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PostSun Dec 04, 2022 9:53 pm 
I agree. They are severely lacking dominant inside big men, especially on the defensive side. Last I looked they are #12 and likely to fall further. Holmgen should have stayed another year, I think they should be required to play at least 2 college seasons.

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PostSat Dec 17, 2022 6:37 pm 
Zags knocked off Alabama today (who recently handed Houston their first loss). Maybe GU's season isn't quite lost yet.

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PostThu Dec 22, 2022 11:53 pm 
The Alabama win was a good one, but I think 'Bama is over-rated since although they have a ton of talent, they are very turnover prone. I think the Zags will roll through the rest of the season with their weak conference play but will also continue to improve as they have more playing time together as a team. I see them making the sweet siteen, but I doubt that they advance beyond that. Timme has been playing great, except for his free throw shooting. He gets called for a few travels, but imo he travels a LOT more than is called. He moves his feet so quickly that the officials frequently miss it. His nickname should be Traveling Timme...not sure if he will get away with it as much in the NBA, but then traveling is often over-looked there.

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PostThu Jan 19, 2023 10:33 pm 
Well, the Zags 74 game home winning streak came to an end tonight by 1 point to Loyola or LMU. A one point loss and Timme missed I think 5 free throws...In the first half he was guarded by LMU's 7' 2" shot blocking center and he had like 3 points. I don't see him going far in the NBA, who wants a slow white guy that can't really jump, has no outside shot and can't make free throws? Plus I see him as a defensive liability against elite and quick players. I will be shocked if he goes in the first round of the draft despite being an all-american choice. The Zags were rated #8 in the country and will likely fall several spots. I think realistically they are a top 20 team, but not a lot higher. But at least the games have been more close and exciting this year, not like in the past when most conference games were blow outs.

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PostThu Jan 19, 2023 10:42 pm 
Zags have been flirting with this for several weeks. They've had several close wins against WCC opponents. As far as Timme...yeah, really good college player. If he had much NBA potential, he would already be there. Just hardly anyone stays for 4 years if the NBA wants them.

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PostFri Jan 20, 2023 2:55 am 
True. After they blew out Portland people were saying that they were back on course, righted the ship per se. I completely disagreed, I watched enough of the game to know that Portland played a horrible game, giving the Zags many wide open 3 pointers and little defensive opposition overall.

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PostMon Jan 30, 2023 3:11 pm 
Big game coming up this Saturday against Saint Mary's, undefeated and #1 in the conference and on the road, should be a good game. Gonzaga is ranked #12 in the nation, St Mary's, #18. One thing about wintering in Idaho, all the Zags games are televised. Have you guys seen the commercial of the Northern Quest Casino with Drew Timme? It's funny, but can't find a link to it. Timme say's to the guy, you are up 1200 dollars and I have a test tomorrow....the other guys replies, "What's more important, my winning a jackpot or your entire future sometime in the future?".

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PostTue Feb 14, 2023 12:29 am 
Rematch Thursday against Loyola, should be pretty good...maybe they will get hot going into the tournament. At this point I think the best one can expect is the Sweet 16 round.

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PostSun Mar 19, 2023 9:19 pm 
Timme! cool.gif Fun, anxious, well-earned win on a Sunday night! stun.gif 8 straight Sweet Sixteens!

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PostFri Jun 23, 2023 2:56 pm 
Well, the NBA draft came and went and Timme was not selected at all. It's really not a surprise since although he was a great college player, his skill st or lack thereof does not mesh with today's NBA. A big man either needs to be a decent 3 point shooter or a dominant defensive and rebounding force and Timme is neither. His post up game is about all he has, essentially a "One Trick Pony" and is just an average passer. I was surprised that the NBA only has 2 rounds of draft pics. But I suppose those not picked might be invited to try outs and signed to a contract. I think Timme might be a decent role-bench player or maybe will play over seas.

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PostFri Jun 23, 2023 4:01 pm 
On the plus side Strawther was picked earlier than projected, end of 1st Round. I didn't watch the draft, but I kept looking at the results periodically. I hardly knew any of the names of the draftees. Shows just how out of touch I've been with men's college hoops the last several years. I guess the #1 pick out of France is some kind of phenom. I don't think I would've touched the kid out of Alabama with a 10 foot pole. Got trouble written all over him. Ja Morant part 2. Second player drafted. Seems like a huge risk.

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PostFri Jun 23, 2023 5:28 pm 
I mainly just watch Gonzaga and the tournaments so I only recognized a handful of players myself. I agree about Miller, I was surprised too although he is very talented and has a near perfect NBA body and soft shooting touch. I thought he would go the way of Jalen Carter of Georgia who fell several spots after his debacle.

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PostSat Feb 10, 2024 4:36 pm 
Having a "down" year (18 - 6), out of 1st place in the conference with a tough loss to St. Marys last week, no NBA prospects, dropped from the rankings and on track to miss March Madness unless they win the WCC Tournament (according to "experts").... Until today with a great well-coached win against Kentucky. up.gif up.gif up.gif Should be an interesting Selection Sunday in a month.

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