New Players Update?

[Murphy outgo lifer]

It has been about three weeks since school started and I was wondering if anyone has heard how the new players (incoming freshman) have been doing in practice.

[willandi]

It has been about three weeks since school started and I was wondering if anyone has heard how the new players (incoming freshman) have been doing in practice.

Kraziness in the Kennel is the first officail practice. There may be updates on get togethers in the gym...but there is nothing official, yet!

[Goshzagit]

Kraziness in the Kennel is the first officail practice. There may be updates on get togethers in the gym...but there is nothing official, yet!

Tough time of year, as its a ton of individual work right now. Limited scrimmages/pick-up given school and no official practices.

During August, heard really good -- some surprising things -- about newcomers, Larsen and Louis.

[cggonzaga]

That's the first I've heard anything on Larson. Can you expand?

[GonzagasaurusFlex]

Tough time of year, as its a ton of individual work right now. Limited scrimmages/pick-up given school and no official practices.

During August, heard really good -- some surprising things -- about newcomers, Larsen and Louis.

Who is Louis?

[tyra]

Some say that "Louis" an alternative pronounciation of Mr. Hachimura's first name.

[Birddog]

Some say that "Louis" an alternative pronounciation of Mr. Hachimura's first name.

I'm hoping the pep band plays "Rui Rui" every time he has a big play (dunk etc).

[Goshzagit]

thought Jacob was a "project" big

That's the first I've heard anything on Larson. Can you expand?

yet I heard 'he is a baller', at least this person was pleasantly surprised.

Hasn't played much organized ball in past 18 months, thus behind a bit. But also a diamond in the rough, just scratching the surface.

Zags plan to be patient, as depth chart is deep at his position next season.

Larsen isn't only big body, he's inherently strong and has terrific feet. Again, not much basketball is being played since he's arrived, but looks much better than anticipated in individual work.

"baller", "natural footwork", "surprising strength"…seemed genuinely excited about his upside.

Anyway, he stood out compared to initial expectations, esp never hearing a peep about him.

Did not realize Larsen fielded offers from Marquette, Maryland, & George Washington. Apparently, Larsen was high on Maryland before choosing us.

[GoZags]

Did not realize Larsen fielded offers from Marquette, Maryland, & George Washington. Apparently, Larsen was high on Maryland before choosing us.

Jacob and his parents loved what they found out about Gonzaga on their "official" visit. Loved the campus atmosphere, loved the academics (i.e. class size, individual attention), loved that GU's President (Thayne) spent time with them ... and loved what they heard from the coaches.

Yes ... Jacob Larsen was highly recruited. But Gonzaga is where he (and his parents) feel he belongs.

[cjm720]

I'm hoping the pep band plays "Rui Rui" every time he has a big play (dunk etc).

Lol!!

[MontanaCoyote]

I'm hoping the pep band plays "Rui Rui" every time he has a big play (dunk etc).

Lord Jesus, This idea gets Birddog expedited entry through The Big Gate.

[cggonzaga]

yet I heard 'he is a baller', at least this person was pleasantly surprised.

Hasn't played much organized ball in past 18 months, thus behind a bit. But also a diamond in the rough, just scratching the surface.

Zags plan to be patient, as depth chart is deep at his position next season.

Larsen isn't only big body, he's inherently strong and has terrific feet. Again, not much basketball is being played since he's arrived, but looks much better than anticipated in individual work.

"baller", "natural footwork", "surprising strength"…seemed genuinely excited about his upside.

Anyway, he stood out compared to initial expectations, esp never hearing a peep about him.

Did not realize Larsen fielded offers from Marquette, Maryland, & George Washington. Apparently, Larsen was high on Maryland before choosing us.

Thanks for the info.