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USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Warriors hosting trio of players for pre-draft workout
Warriors hosting trio of players for pre-draft workout Warriors hosting a pre-draft workout Tuesday: — Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) June 2, 2025 Draft month is officially here. In just a couple of weeks, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr are set to be on the clock for the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2025 edition of the NBA draft. Before Kerr and Dunleavy Jr. lock in their only pick in the 2025 draft, the Golden State Warriors are hosting a trio of prospects at San Francisco's Chase Center for a pre-draft workout. Duke's Sion James, Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard and Appalachian State's CJ Huntley are the players set to work out in San Francisco on Tuesday, according to Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle. While earning a spot on the ACC All-Defensive team alongside top prospect Cooper Flagg at Duke, James averaged 8.6 points on 51.6% shooting from the field to go along with 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 39 games. After two seasons at Creighton, Nembhard transferred to Gonzaga for his final two seasons of college hoops, earning All-WCC honors in both campaigns. Nembhard led Mark Few's squad at point guard, averaging 10.5 points on 44.6% shooting from the field and 40.4% from beyond the arc. Nembhard added 9.8 assists and three rebounds per game. Nembhard notched 10 or more assists in 19 different games last season for Gonzaga, including a 16-assist performance against San Francisco at Chase Center. Nembhard's brother, Andrew, is getting ready to play in the NBA Finals with the Indiana Pacers. Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard is a dream point guard for teammates to play alongside in a Combine setting with his tremendous feel, vision and unselfishness. Rightfully earned the callup to the big show, making a strong case for two-way consideration. — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2025 Huntley played all five seasons at App State, earning All-Sun Belt honors in as a senior in 2024-25. The 6-foot-11 big man averaged a career-best 15.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per game last season. Prior to hosting James, Nembhard and Huntley, the Warriors hosted another group of prospects earlier in draft season. UCLA's Kobe Johnson, St. John's RJ Luis and Mizzou's Tamar Bates were some of the players to visit Chase Center for a pre-draft workout. The Warriors have the next three weeks to prepare for the start of the NBA draft on June 25 in Brooklyn, New York at Barclays Center.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fresno State notifies Mountain West it is departing the league, will join Pac-12
Fresno State has informed the Mountain West Conference that it will leave the league at the end of 2025-26, according to a university source, a next step in joining a rebuilding Pac-12. Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State and Utah State also notified the Mountain West they would be departing the conference, according to reports. Oregon State and Washington State are holdovers in the Pac-12, which was decimated by conference realignment that started when UCLA and USC bolted for the Big Ten. Gonzaga, which does not have a football team, will also join the Pac-12 in 2026 in the sports that it sponsors. Fresno State and the other universities departing the Mountain West notified the conference just ahead of a June 1 deadline to avoid an exit fee doubling from $18 million to around $36 million. It also was something of a financially-driven formality. According to the term sheet Fresno State signed in September 2024, it could revoke its election to join the Pac-12 only if receiving an invitation to join a Power Four conference, then paying liquidated damages of $30 million. If Fresno State were not to become a member of the Pac-12 on July 1, 2026, for any other reason, it would have to pay the conference liquidated damages of $40 million. The Pac-12 must still add one more full member to get to eight schools, the number required to be recognized by the NCAA. The exit fee Fresno State and the other four Mountain West schools will pay remains unresolved. The Pac-12 and Mountain West are in mediation over exit fees and a poaching penalty that was part of a scheduling agreement between the conferences for the 2024 football season.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Former Grand Canyon guard Tyon Grant-Foster heading to Gonzaga
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Former Grand Canyon guard Tyon Grant-Foster is headed to Gonzaga. Grant-Foster announced his decision on Instagram Wednesday. A 6-foot-7 senior, Grant-Foster was the 2024 Western Athletic Conference player of the year after averaging 20.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in his first season with the Antelopes. He averaged 14.8 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. Grant-Foster missed more than a year of basketball after collapsing in the locker room at halftime while playing for DePaul. He was recruited out of Indian Hills Junior College by Kansas and played one season for the Jayhawks in a limited role. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Why Gonzaga's Graham Ike Could Be the Nation's Top Center in 2025–26
Graham Ike's return to Gonzaga for the 2025–26 season positions him as one of the most formidable frontcourt players in college basketball and a legitimate All-American candidate. After earning AP Honorable Mention honors and anchoring the Bulldogs' offense last season, the veteran center is now set to lead a team with championship aspirations and a deep, experienced roster. Ike averaged 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in 2024–25 while shooting nearly 60% from the field, showcasing elite efficiency in the paint. A physical low-post presence with soft hands and refined footwork, Ike thrives in isolation opportunities and quick-entry post-ups, but what makes him especially dangerous heading into this season is how well he complements Gonzaga's rising star Braden Huff. In the final three games of last season, including the NCAA Tournament, Gonzaga started both Ike and Huff together, a move that unlocked a new level of offensive efficiency. Huff's ability to stretch the floor and operate as a skilled ball screener in pick-and-roll sets allowed the Bulldogs to space the floor more creatively. In these actions, Huff often drew the attention of both defenders, while Ike worked off-ball along the baseline. When defenses collapsed on Huff's dives or pops, Ike was perfectly positioned to clean up with easy drop-offs, putbacks, or short floaters. Advertisement Their chemistry in this two-big alignment gave opposing defenses fits. Huff's perimeter gravity pulled shot blockers away from the rim, giving Ike more room to operate in the dunker spot. That dynamic proved particularly effective against high-level competition down the stretch, suggesting that Mark Few may lean into it even more heavily in 2025–26. Ike, now in his fifth collegiate season and third with Gonzaga, has matured into one of the most consistent interior scorers in the nation. His physicality, patience in the post, and improved help-side defense make him a well-rounded threat on both ends. With continued health, team success, and national visibility, the pathway is clear for Ike to elevate from honorable mention to consensus All-American—and potentially even to the top of the positional hierarchy among college basketball centers. Related: Win the Day: The Fitting Mantra of Gonzaga's Next Point Guard Braeden Smith
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gonzaga Alum Andrew Nembhard Delivers Game-Winner and Defensive Stop in Pacers OT Thriller
In a moment that Gonzaga fans won't soon forget, Andrew Nembhard delivered two game-winning plays in overtime to seal a dramatic 138-135 victory for the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The former Bulldog standout showcased his trademark basketball IQ and demonstrated the grit and defensive toughness that the Gonzaga faithful came to love during his time in Spokane. Nembhard finished the game with 15 points and four assists, and hit a huge three to pull the Pacers within one point with just under three minutes remaining, but it was his poise and execution in the game's final seconds that stole the spotlight. With the Pacers trailing 135-134 and the shot clock winding down, the Knicks' defense collapsed on Tyrese Haliburton at the top of the key. Recognizing the over-help, Nembhard slipped behind the defense on a perfectly timed backdoor cut. Haliburton delivered the pass in stride, and Nembhard laid it in off the glass with just 16 seconds remaining, giving Indiana the 136-135 lead. But Nembhard wasn't done. With the game on the line, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle trusted the second-year guard to take on the Knicks' star Jalen Brunson on the final defensive possession. Nembhard answered the call, staying glued to Brunson with physical defense, forcing him into a deep, off-balance three-pointer that missed badly as time expired. Advertisement The moment was a testament to Nembhard's development and composure on the biggest stage of his young NBA career. Gonzaga fans have long known of his elite decision-making and calm under pressure, but watching him deliver under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden was a proud moment for the Zags community. From Spokane to Indianapolis, Nembhard's steady hand and cerebral approach to the game continue to earn him respect. His performance in Game 1 was a masterclass in awareness, toughness, and clutch execution, qualities forged during his time at Gonzaga. For Zags fans, seeing Nembhard take over a playoff game on both ends of the floor isn't just exciting—it's deeply gratifying. He's carrying forward the legacy of Gonzaga guards who perform and thrive when it matters most. Related: Why Gonzaga's Graham Ike Could Be the Nation's Top Center in 2025–26
