2012-13 College Basketball Season Preview: Gonzaga
Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, David Kay and Peter Christian of the The Sports Bank. Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
Gonzaga Bulldogs (Last Year: 26-7, 13-3 in WCC)
2012-13 Projected Depth Chart:
F/C: Sam Dower (Jr)/Przemek Karnowski (Fr)
F: Elias Harris (Sr)/Kelly Olynyk (Jr)
G/F: Guy Landry Edi (Sr)/Mike Hart (Sr)
SG: Gary Bell Jr. (So)/Kyle Dranginis (Fr)
PG: Kevin Pangos (So)/David Stockton (Jr)
Gone: C-Robert Sacre, G-Marquise Carter, G/F-Mathis Keita (transfer-Indiana, PA), F-Ryan Spangler (transfer-Oklahoma), G/F-Mathis Monninghoff (playing overseas)
2012-13 Outlook:
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Gonzaga's streak of 11 straight WCC regular-season titles ended last year when Saint Mary's knocked the Zags off their throne. In typical Mark Few fashion, he'll have the Bulldogs in conference championship contention and competing on the national level.
It is almost unfair that the Zags had a pair of freshmen guards play as well Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. did last year. Pangos made an early splash with his nine triples in his second college game and proved to be one of the better three-point threats in college basketball. At 48%, Bell Jr. also showed he can stroke it from deep, but really thrives on his aggressive style of play on both ends. The duo should be even more dangerous this season with a full year of experience under the belt.
Guy Landry Eli figures to start at small forward where he'll be the fifth offensive option and someone who must be more of a glue guy for Gonzaga to play at its peak. Energy role-player Mike Hart brings effort off the bench, while David Stockton brings experience at the backup point guard position, which will also allow Pangos to play some off the ball. Redshirt freshman Kyle Danginis brings some scoring punch off the bench since he can stroke it from distance.
Senior Elias Harris will anchor the frontcourt. He is a versatile inside/outside threat who really showed increased aggressiveness on the glass during his junior campaign. Sam Dower will move from a key reserve role into the starting lineup replacing Robert Sacre in the middle. Dower doesn't bring the physicality to the paint that Sacre did, but offers more versatility due to his ability to step out and knock down shots on the perimeter.
Someone who does carry a ton of size in the middle is 7-1, 305-pound freshman Przemek Karnowski, who instantly becomes my favorite Polish college basketball player of all time (primarily because I can't think of another.) The big-man has played well in his homeland, but is still very much a work in progress. Still, you can't teach that kind of size, so he should be able to at least contribute as someone who can take up space in the paint and crash the boards. Another seven-footer, Kelly Olynyk who redshirted last year, brings more size off the bench and can also stretch defenses with his mid-range jumper.
Few picked up a pair of key transfers on the wing in Providence's Gerard Coleman and Drew Barham of Memphis. They must sit this season per NCAA rules but when they become eligible for the 2013-14 season, should help offset the losses of Landry Eli and Hart.
The Zags have put together a remarkable run of success that most major conference programs would kill to have. 14 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament with at least 23 victories in each season. You can pretty much guarantee those streaks will continue this season, and Gonzaga will remain a regular in the Top-25 rankings.
Player to Watch: Elias Harris, F
The Germany native made a splash during his freshman campaign. but saw a dip in production as he battled injury as a sophomore. Harris seemed to be back at full strength last year, and it showed on the court. With a solid supporting cast, he won't need to do too much, but his experience and leadership will be vital to the Bulldogs' success.
Key Non-Conference Games: 11/12 vs. West Virginia
11/22 vs. Clemson (Old Spice Classic)
11/23 vs. Oklahoma/UTEP (Old Spice Classic)
11/25 vs. Vanderbilt/Davidson/West Virginia/Marist (Old Spice Classic)
12/5 at Washington State
12/8 vs. Illinois
12/15 vs. Kansas State (in Seattle)
12/28 vs. Baylor
12/31 at Oklahoma State
1/19 at Butler
Predicted WCC Finish: 1st
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 23
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com
Gonzaga Bulldogs (Last Year: 26-7, 13-3 in WCC)
2012-13 Projected Depth Chart:
F/C: Sam Dower (Jr)/Przemek Karnowski (Fr)
F: Elias Harris (Sr)/Kelly Olynyk (Jr)
G/F: Guy Landry Edi (Sr)/Mike Hart (Sr)
SG: Gary Bell Jr. (So)/Kyle Dranginis (Fr)
PG: Kevin Pangos (So)/David Stockton (Jr)
Gone: C-Robert Sacre, G-Marquise Carter, G/F-Mathis Keita (transfer-Indiana, PA), F-Ryan Spangler (transfer-Oklahoma), G/F-Mathis Monninghoff (playing overseas)
2012-13 Outlook:
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Gonzaga's streak of 11 straight WCC regular-season titles ended last year when Saint Mary's knocked the Zags off their throne. In typical Mark Few fashion, he'll have the Bulldogs in conference championship contention and competing on the national level.
It is almost unfair that the Zags had a pair of freshmen guards play as well Kevin Pangos and Gary Bell Jr. did last year. Pangos made an early splash with his nine triples in his second college game and proved to be one of the better three-point threats in college basketball. At 48%, Bell Jr. also showed he can stroke it from deep, but really thrives on his aggressive style of play on both ends. The duo should be even more dangerous this season with a full year of experience under the belt.
Guy Landry Eli figures to start at small forward where he'll be the fifth offensive option and someone who must be more of a glue guy for Gonzaga to play at its peak. Energy role-player Mike Hart brings effort off the bench, while David Stockton brings experience at the backup point guard position, which will also allow Pangos to play some off the ball. Redshirt freshman Kyle Danginis brings some scoring punch off the bench since he can stroke it from distance.
Senior Elias Harris will anchor the frontcourt. He is a versatile inside/outside threat who really showed increased aggressiveness on the glass during his junior campaign. Sam Dower will move from a key reserve role into the starting lineup replacing Robert Sacre in the middle. Dower doesn't bring the physicality to the paint that Sacre did, but offers more versatility due to his ability to step out and knock down shots on the perimeter.
Someone who does carry a ton of size in the middle is 7-1, 305-pound freshman Przemek Karnowski, who instantly becomes my favorite Polish college basketball player of all time (primarily because I can't think of another.) The big-man has played well in his homeland, but is still very much a work in progress. Still, you can't teach that kind of size, so he should be able to at least contribute as someone who can take up space in the paint and crash the boards. Another seven-footer, Kelly Olynyk who redshirted last year, brings more size off the bench and can also stretch defenses with his mid-range jumper.
Few picked up a pair of key transfers on the wing in Providence's Gerard Coleman and Drew Barham of Memphis. They must sit this season per NCAA rules but when they become eligible for the 2013-14 season, should help offset the losses of Landry Eli and Hart.
The Zags have put together a remarkable run of success that most major conference programs would kill to have. 14 straight trips to the NCAA Tournament with at least 23 victories in each season. You can pretty much guarantee those streaks will continue this season, and Gonzaga will remain a regular in the Top-25 rankings.
Player to Watch: Elias Harris, F
The Germany native made a splash during his freshman campaign. but saw a dip in production as he battled injury as a sophomore. Harris seemed to be back at full strength last year, and it showed on the court. With a solid supporting cast, he won't need to do too much, but his experience and leadership will be vital to the Bulldogs' success.
Key Non-Conference Games:
Predicted WCC Finish: 1st
|
Pharme592
02-28-2013
07:56 am
xxx.xxx.xxx4.67
(total posts: 1)
 6
 6
Very nice site!
Pharmd902
02-28-2013
07:56 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.168
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://opeaixy.com/qsqvtsa/4.html
Pharma360
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.241
(total posts: 1)
6
7
Hello! baagdac interesting baagdac site! I'm really like it! Very, very baagdac good!
Pharmk864
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.208
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site!
Pharme431
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.197
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://opeaixy.com/qsqvtsa/4.html
Pharmd808
02-28-2013
07:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx.173
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Hello! bdecege interesting bdecege site! I'm really like it! Very, very bdecege good!
Pharmf533
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.252
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Very nice site!
Pharmk791
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx6.30
(total posts: 1)
7
6
Very nice site! cheap cialis http://apeoixy.com/xqqvta/4.html
Pharmg749
02-13-2013
03:42 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.109
(total posts: 1)
6
6
Hello! ekdgbcf interesting ekdgbcf site! I'm really like it! Very, very ekdgbcf good!
Lottie
12-06-2012
06:55 am
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
6
6
Your story was really informative, thakns!
Maud
12-04-2012
01:24 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
7
7
I love these articles. How many words can a wrosdmith smith?
Elmira
12-04-2012
11:51 am
xxx.xxx.xxx2.12
(total posts: 3)
7
7
Holy shizint, this is so cool thank you.
Ito
11-10-2012
09:56 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx.190
(total posts: 1)
8
14
LT313beats / nothing like londaig up on LB's (converting them to DE) on fast WR, CB, HB. My teams have so much speed on both side the ball it's crazy my drafting has started that trend in our league load up on speed
Anjana
11-10-2012
06:24 pm
xxx.xxx.xxx3.90
(total posts: 1)
8
18
misswhitedaisy / Have you happened to run into Michael Bolt? 97 SPD QB. yeah QB! he tears up any dsfenee and A potential. If you like fast RB the best are lemarcus taylor 97 SPD A potential, leron james 97 SPD A potential Ozzie Jones 99 SPD A potential but he cant break a tackle. The best WR hands down IMO is Aundrey Bender 6'3 99 SPD 99 JMP.
Guess what
11-08-2012
05:39 am
xxx.xxx.xxx70.1
(total posts: 1)
6
19
Steve Adams is going to be a BEAST! New Zealand represent!
|
2013 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 23
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 22
2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
Charlie's 2014 NFL Mock Draft - May 20
NFL Picks - Feb. 3
© 1999-2011 Walter Cherepinsky : all rights reserved
Privacy Policy
2 5 9
Leave a comment