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USA Today
6 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg to work out for Boston Celtics
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg to work out for Boston Celtics The Boston Celtics may not be playing in the postseason, but they are anything but idle with the 2025 NBA draft coming on June 25. The Celtics have been working out prospects for the two picks they have, No. 28 in the first round and No. 32 in the second, and among the players the Celtics will bring in is Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg, per Gregg himself. Speaking at a workout for the Portland Trail Blazers, the Gonzaga swingman shared that he will work out for the Celtics on Wednesday, and has gotten feedback from a few teams he has already met with. "My ability to stretch the floor as a big man, that's been a strength of mine throughout these workouts," he offered, noting NBA-level defense is an area where he needs to get better. "Guys at this level are so fast and athletic," said the Gonzaga alum. "So just being able to stay in front of quicker guys has been the main thing for me." A rough year from beyond the arc likely hurt his stock, with the former Bulldog hitting just 27.1% from 3 last season, compared to 37.7% the prior two campaigns. A 6-foot-10 forward who logged 9.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 35 games with Gonzaga last season, Gregg could be a sneaky good get for Boston as a developmental project for the future. He is not mocked in either round by most analysts, and could be a player Boston is watching as a player to sign if Gregg doesn't get picked up by the end of the second round, or if the Celtics trade back. The former Bulldog plays more in the midrange and cutting to the cup, but his past success from deep makes for an intriguing mix for his size.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg wants to showcase shooting in draft workouts
Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg wants to showcase shooting in draft workouts Ben Gregg had a down year shooting last season, and the former Gonzaga forward has made that a point of emphasis in workouts ahead of the 2025 NBA draft. Gregg averaged 9.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 35 games as a fifth-year senior with the Bulldogs. He ranked 10th in the country in 2-point field-goal percentage (72.9) and ninth in the West Coast Conference in offensive rebounds (67). The 6-foot-10 standout shot 27.1% from 3-point range on two attempts per game this past season after converting 37.7% from beyond the arc over the previous two seasons. He wants to show teams that he can be a consistent floor spacer at the next level. "I think my numbers, I struggled last year," Gregg said Tuesday after working out with the Portland Trail Blazers. "My 3-point numbers were a little down last year, so I just want to prove that I can still shoot the ball, and it was kind of an off-year for me." Gregg finished in double figures 13 times last season, with four 20-point performances. He tied a season-high with 24 points on a perfect 10-of-10 shooting from the field in a win over Portland on Jan. 25, becoming the ninth player in conference history with 10 made shots without a miss. The 22-year-old is also working to improve his defensive abilities to better guard smaller players. He understands that skill set will be required to get on the court at the next level. "Obviously, defense I need to improve is the biggest feedback (from teams), being able to guard quicker guys," Gregg said. "Guys at this level are so fast and athletic, so just being able to stay in front of quicker guys has been the main thing for me." Gregg said his workout with the Trail Blazers on Tuesday was his fifth this draft cycle. He is scheduled to visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, with additional stops to be scheduled over the next three weeks, before the draft on June 25-26. The former Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year isn't currently projected to be selected this year, although he isn't getting caught up in mock drafts or things beyond his control. He wants to stay prepared for his next workout and continue to improve both on and off the court. "I'm running my own race right now," Gregg said. "I'm not really focused on the number where I'm getting drafted, where I get drafted to or if I get picked up (as) a free agent after the draft. I'm just kind of running my own race, and whatever happens, happens. Everything happens for a reason; it's God's plan. I'm taking it day by day and enjoying the process."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gonzaga's Mark Few Suffers Major Transfer Portal Loss
Gonzaga has long been a powerhouse in men's college basketball, and it has reached the NCAA Tournament five straight times and an amazing 25 times in the last 26 seasons under head coach Mark Few. This past season, it made it to the second round of March Madness, where it lost to the Houston Cougars by a final score of 81-76. It has lost wing Michael Ajayi and guard Dusty Stromer to the transfer portal, although neither loss was thought to be major. Advertisement But now, the Bulldogs have lost forward Ben Gregg, a significant part of their rotation, to the transfer portal just before it closed on Tuesday night. Gregg started in 20 of his 35 games this past season and averaged 9.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 19.9 minutes a game. While his 3-point shooting accuracy fell from 37.7% during the 2023-24 campaign to 27.1% last season, he still shot a career-high 57.1% from the field overall. Feb 22, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) shoots a three-point shot against the St. Mary's Gaels in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images James Snook-Imagn Images The Oregon native has spent all five of his college seasons with Gonzaga, and in order for him to actually play for another school this fall, the NCAA will need to give him eligibility for one more year. Advertisement At 6-foot-10, he's a tough cover when he has his outside shot going, and he has also improved his free throw shooting throughout his time with the Bulldogs. With Gregg leaving, Few's frontcourt rotation could be a bit thin next season as Gonzaga looks to find a way to reach the national championship game for the first time since 2021. Related: ACC Sends Message to Cooper Flagg After Entering NBA Draft
NBC Sports
10-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
San Francisco vs. Gonzaga Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends and Stats
The second semifinal in the West Coast Conference Tournament features the No. 2 seed, the Gonzaga Bulldogs (23-8) taking the court at the Orleans against the San Francisco Dons (24-8). These teams met on March 1 to close out the regular season and Gonzaga coasted to a 95-75 win. Ben Gregg led the Bulldogs with 23 points. Marcus Williams had 28 in the loss for San Francisco. The Dons reached tonight's semifinal thanks to an 86-75 win over the Cougars of Washington State. Ryan Beasley had 29 to pace the attack for the Dons. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch San Francisco at Gonzaga Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 Time: 11:30PM EST Site: Orleans Arena City: Las Vegas, NV Network/Streaming: ESPN2 Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Dons at Bulldogs The latest odds as of Monday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: San Francisco Dons (+775), Gonzaga Bulldogs (-1400) Spread: Bulldogs -14.5 Total: 153.5 points Bet the Edge is your source for all things sports betting. Get all of Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick's insight weekdays at 6AM ET right here or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Expert picks & predictions for San Francisco at Gonzaga Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Dons & Bulldogs game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Francisco Dons +14.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 153.5. San Francisco vs. Gonzaga: Top betting trends and recent stats Gonzaga has won and covered 4 of their last 5 games The OVER has cashed just twice in Gonzaga's last 5 games San Francisco has covered the spread in 7 of their last 9 games The Game Total OVER has cashed in San Francisco's last 3 games Gonzaga has won the last 10 in this series but only covered the spread in 5 of the 10 If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Washington Post
02-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Gregg scores 23, Gonzaga beats San Francisco 95-75, clinched No. 2 seed in WCC tourney
SAN FRANCISCO — Ben Gregg scored 23 points on Saturday night to help Gonzaga beat San Francisco 95-75 in the regular season finale for both teams and clinch a berth into the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament. The Bulldogs will be the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament, which begins March 6 in Paradise, Nevada. San Francisco falls to the third seed and earns a berth into the quarterfinals.
