Jon Rothstein: WCC Preview

[GoZags]

Well there were ones who left. Many different reasons. COVID didn't help.

Doc (et al) ... in the 20+ years you and I (and others) have been involved with this board (and the other incarnations) we've seen good people come and go. I clearly recall the "expertise" of mikeness ... who knew more than anybody who ever coached basketball and didn't hesitate in sharing his knowledge and insights at the drop of a hat. In fact, it's hard to believe that Mark Few guy has done okay the last couple of decades without mikeness' help. But mikeness went by the wayside. We've lost others to attrition and others waaaaaaaay to early (still miss you, El Voce). And this year we've lost more. And each on of us has lost more than just guboards members ... due to events that have impacted much more than simply Gonzaga Basketball.

But the good news is those of us that are here are STILL here .... GU hoops is starting up and there WILL be basketball to talk about.

And the tiny, "little engine that could" is still chugging along. And we're no long that "little engine" .... and it's been fun and rewarding to watch it grow.

Of course there are more folks who are interested in Zag hoops than we had during those "mikeness" days .... but the bottom line for me is "the future's so bright ... gotta wear shades”. GoZags

[bigblahla]

Doc (et al) ... in the 20+ years you and I (and others) have been involved with this board (and the other incarnations) we've seen good people come and go. I clearly recall the "expertise" of mikeness ... who knew more than anybody who ever coached basketball and didn't hesitate in sharing his knowledge and insights at the drop of a hat. In fact, it's hard to believe that Mark Few guy has done okay the last couple of decades without mikeness' help. But mikeness went by the wayside. We've lost others to attrition and others waaaaaaaay to early (still miss you, El Voce). And this year we've lost more. And each on of us has lost more than just guboards members ... due to events that have impacted much more than simply Gonzaga Basketball.

But the good news is those of us that are here are STILL here .... GU hoops is starting up and there WILL be basketball to talk about.

And the tiny, "little engine that could" is still chugging along. And we're no long that "little engine" .... and it's been fun and rewarding to watch it grow.

Of course there are more folks who are interested in Zag hoops than we had during those "mikeness" days .... but the bottom line for me is "the future's so bright ... gotta wear shades”. GoZags

Right on GZ... +1000

Go Zags!!!

[Birddog]

Didn’t Mikeness inspire the now infamous“How to make a burrito” post

[GoZags]

Didn’t Mikeness inspire the now infamous“How to make a burrito” post

Birddog for threeeeeee !!!

Nothing but twine.

[CPkZagFan]

As already mentioned, Ballo will have a breakout year and help fuel a FF run for the Zags. I know everyone is hyping Suggs but his team USA offensive performance was less than spectacular. I feel that Aaron Cooke will be a very pleasant surprise and will earn more minutes as he proves himself. Having closely followed the developments at BYU, I think they will be better than last year. They have an incredible "sleeper" in jc transfer Gideon George who can play 3-4 on offenses at 1-5 on defense. They are absolutely loaded and just as deep if not deeper than the Zags. Adding Averette is huge and I can seen them going very tall with using George to guard 1 or 2 and then dropping down as a 3 on offense and using one of their bigs to shoot from the perimeter. Don't sleep on this team.

Although Pepperdine is poised for success this year and San Francisco has great guards, I think St. Marys could exceed expectations, especially if Van Komen gets a waiver. The key will be how well their freshman perform. Jabe Mullins is not only an incredible talent but a strong leader with excellent character. He has a way of making everyone around him perform better. Looking for great thing in the WCC this year and send a minimum of two teams to the big dance and Zags toward a national title.

[Kiddwell]

WCC!

As already mentioned, Ballo will have a breakout year and help fuel a FF run for the Zags. I know everyone is hyping Suggs but his team USA offensive performance was less than spectacular. I feel that Aaron Cooke will be a very pleasant surprise and will earn more minutes as he proves himself. Having closely followed the developments at BYU, I think they will be better than last year. They have an incredible "sleeper" in jc transfer Gideon George who can play 3-4 on offenses at 1-5 on defense. They are absolutely loaded and just as deep if not deeper than the Zags. Adding Averette is huge and I can seen them going very tall with using George to guard 1 or 2 and then dropping down as a 3 on offense and using one of their bigs to shoot from the perimeter. Don't sleep on this team.

Although Pepperdine is poised for success this year and San Francisco has great guards, I think St. Marys could exceed expectations, especially if Van Komen gets a waiver. The key will be how well their freshman perform. Jabe Mullins is not only an incredible talent but a strong leader with excellent character. He has a way of making everyone around him perform better. Looking for great thing in the WCC this year and send a minimum of two teams to the big dance and Zags toward a national title.

Nice post, CPk. Fun to read. I'll have to check out those names you mentioned for BYU. If the Cougars can be as formidable as last year or better, that's nothing but good for the conference in the eyes of the NCAA Tournament and b-ball fans in general.



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[jsnider]

As already mentioned, Ballo will have a breakout year and help fuel a FF run for the Zags. I know everyone is hyping Suggs but his team USA offensive performance was less than spectacular. I feel that Aaron Cooke will be a very pleasant surprise and will earn more minutes as he proves himself. Having closely followed the developments at BYU, I think they will be better than last year. They have an incredible "sleeper" in jc transfer Gideon George who can play 3-4 on offenses at 1-5 on defense. They are absolutely loaded and just as deep if not deeper than the Zags. Adding Averette is huge and I can seen them going very tall with using George to guard 1 or 2 and then dropping down as a 3 on offense and using one of their bigs to shoot from the perimeter. Don't sleep on this team.

Although Pepperdine is poised for success this year and San Francisco has great guards, I think St. Marys could exceed expectations, especially if Van Komen gets a waiver. The key will be how well their freshman perform. Jabe Mullins is not only an incredible talent but a strong leader with excellent character. He has a way of making everyone around him perform better. Looking for great thing in the WCC this year and send a minimum of two teams to the big dance and Zags toward a national title.

I completely agree with you on BYU and have said it here more than once. They are huge and talented. I don't think the pundits are given them enough credit. Mark Pope is an excellent recruiter.

[ZagsGoZags]

ditto,
last ranking i saw for BYU pre season was 48
i hope they get into the top 25 asap, we need them to be good
we need the whole WCC to keep rising
we need St. mary's to continue as a strong team, especially since Bennett has decided to play a few non cupcake teams in the pre-season
Ever since GU seemed on the verge of changing conferences, i think i have seen a rise in the whole WCC mens
basketball level