Recruiting Roundup: Dominick Harris to Gonzaga; Tyrone Perry to Fordham
By JACOB POLACHECK Dominick Harris, the 6-foot-4 combo
By JACOB POLACHECK Dominick Harris, the 6-foot-4 combo
By SEAN BOCK Isaac Johnson, the 6-foot-11 center
By DENNIS CHAMBERS & ADAM ZAGORIA
NEW YORK — Villanova has won as many NCAA championships in the last six years as Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Louisville, and UConn.
During that span, the Wildcats have also won five straight November tournaments, four straight Big East regular-season titles and two Big East Tournament championships.
But perhaps because they haven’t had a single one-and-done player during that span, Villanova is never perceived to be on the same level as the aforementioned blue bloods.
After losing to No. 4 Villanova 88-72 on Tuesday night in the Jimmy V Classic fueled by Mikal Bridges’ 28 points and 6 rebounds, Gonzaga coach Mark Few said they should be.
“There’s no question, no question, yes,” Few said. “I think it’s just kind of the way the hierarchy’s been built, it’s almost propaganda in nature and not real.
Gonzaga freshman center Zach Collins has declared for the NBA Draft, he announced Tuesday. He is exploring his options without hiring an agent at this time, but intends to hire an agent at a later date.
“This was a significant decision for my family and me,” Collins said. “It was definitely one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. I just want to thank everyone at Gonzaga, especially the coaching staff and my teammates. This season was special and something I will never forget. It was the most fun year of my life. I want to thank all of the Zag fans for all of their support and passion. I’ll always be proud to be a Zag.”
Collins is currently projected as the No. 13 pick in 2017 by DraftExpress.com.
“He’s the best center in the draft lottery,” one NBA executive told FanRagSports.com.
“Terrific upside,” a second NBA executive said. “He will be a lottery pick by the time he leaves school.”
