14 thoughts about the Gonzaga Bulldogs after 4 games
Chip Clark
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10. Settling Down
One of the problems the Gonzaga Bulldogs have with turnovers is in transition. Too many times, Gonzaga loses the ball as they try to rush it up the court.
They can be sloppy, and it costs them scoring opportunities. It would be nice if one of the guards could settle the team down in these situations. Nembhard was really good at that.
11. Problems with physicality
One Achilles heel the Gonzaga Bulldogs have is playing against physical and defensively intense teams. Last year this deficiency reared its head in the tournament against Arkansas.
The exhibition game against Tennessee was a tipoff that not much changed. The Vols got on the ball fast and collapsed down low, were physical on the boards.
Texas, a very defensively intense team came at the Zags very similarly. Meanwhile, Kentucky played a finesse game which Gonzaga handled quite well.
12. Bolton should have left
The writing was on the wall when there was little interest in Rasir Bolton at the Combine. The NBA doesn’t think much of him, despite shooting 46% from behind the arc last season.
If his goal is going pro, coming back to school won’t do it. He should have gone to play in Europe. However, if his goal is to win a championship, GU is the place.
13. Where is 55?
I thought Dominick Harris was back after his injury woes from last year. He’s too talented to have played a total of 10 minutes in two games this year.
14. Home Court Advantage
Zags have one of the best home advantages in college basketball. The Gonzaga fans are absolutely awesome. There is nothing like it.
What thoughts do you have about the Gonzaga Bulldogs so far?