Ive been kind of struggling, trying to get my footing in these tournament games. The boy never stopped loving basketball. INDIANAPOLIS Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs took an inbounds pass with 3.3 seconds remaining, took three dribbles and pulled up just past half-court. Suggs, averaging 12.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists in his rookie NBA campaign through 34 games, isnt at all surprised Gonzaga is again knocking on the door for their elusive first basketball title. It was his favorite thing to do, and this love of the game never waned. While it looked like the game was heading toward another overtime period, Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs called game. And then he finally found somebody in the end zone. 6 recruit in 2020, Suggs, commits to Gonzaga (1:05) 2020's No. "We're harder on ourselves," she says. She was already playing with kids a few grades older because she'd been too good to play with those her own age. USA TODAY 0:00 0:58 INDIANAPOLIS Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs waited until after the pinnacle of the Bulldogs' historic season to act his age. Over never-ending games of 21 at Suggs family barbecues or while sipping milkshakes side by side, they discovered a shared truth: When the game is on the line, and when the lights are brightest, they want the ball in their hands. In fact, this influence is so great that Suggs credited Bueckers for being a key part of his success in the tournament. Everyone knows about Suggs after Gonzaga's near unbeaten season, but what's he look like as a prospect? UConn's first three games of the season are canceled because of the pandemic, and Gonzaga cancels five games in early December because of coronavirus protocols. men's tournament championship on Monday night. Larry Suggs, Jalen's father and his first basketball and football coach: I used to bring him to hockey games. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 2, trail No. Her dad, Bob, was filling in as coach. Her shoes squeak against the Gampel Pavilion hardwood as she comes off a screen. Instead, she picks up the ball and launches a long jump shot. As soon as the game was over, all the kids in the gym just surrounded him. Check out the detailed 2020-21 Gonzaga Bulldogs Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com He heads for the door. [30] After the 202122 season ended, Suggs underwent right ankle surgery. Its almost impossible to keep in touch with people you meet in grade school. He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. 16 Norfolk State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament is a second-team All-American, the likely catalyst if champagne finally floods the streets of Spokane, Wash. "I had to stand up and watch it," Suggs says. Instagram: The duo went from grade school friends to basketball legends. Their roads to the Final Four might have split the two Minnesota natives onto opposite coasts, different timezones, and divergent basketball cultures but their shared brilliance, honed against each other in backyard games of 21, have turned Suggs and Bueckers into household names overnight. [34], Suggs won a gold medal with the United States at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina. In 2017, also as a tournament No. He fouls out late in the second half after playing only 17 minutes. Jalen received one final gift from X at his funeral though, and it inspired the gesture that Jalen now does before very . Jalen Suggs block Drew Timme dunk pic.twitter.com/o7AGVns8wz. [37] Jalen is also a cousin of Eddie Jones, a three-time NBA All-Star. Its just great to be a part of that family and say I am a part of a group that went there and was able to get my education there, hoop, and be a part of the Bulldog family forever, he said. He left his high school, Minnehaha Academy, as its all-time leading scorer (2,945 points) and led the team to three state titles. INSTANT CLASSIC @ZagMBB #FinalFour pic.twitter.com/THDIWRKwdS. She has seven assists, eight rebounds and a season-low nine points, shooting 3-for-14 from the field and 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Jalen Suggs Jersey Gonzaga fans around the nation and the world, you can purchase your Jalen Suugs' #1 jersey for $115 at the Jersey Plugs Shop, College Game has a more affordable option for $59.99, plus free shipping on orders over $66, and Artfire also has Jalen Suugs' jersey on sale for $36.99. Bueckers mimicked the drills the boys did on her own basket. You can only have one dream at a time. I didn't realize all the hands it had to go through in order to make it. Freshman point guard Jalen Suggs has helped Gonzaga to a pair of NCAA Tournament wins and the program's sixth consecutive trip to the Sweet 16. Bet $1+, Get $300 free INSTANTLY! "You're really the GOAT!" That narrative has dramatically changed in recent years, thanks to the Gonzaga Bulldogs and their string of incredible success over the last two decades. Nick David, football coach at Mound Westonka High School (Minnetrista, Minnesota), which lost to Jalen's SMB team 20-3 in 2019 after he scored on a 1-yard touchdown -- and intercepted two passes as a defensive back: We basically told our defensive line not to collapse the pocket, so we had to create a corral almost because once he got out of the pocket, once he was in open space, he was so fast you couldn't do anything. MADNESS. ORLANDO - It was once deemed unthinkable for a school from a mid-major conference to be mentioned in the same breath as traditional national powers in Division I mens college basketball. What he could do from such a young age was crazy. An incredible article from Katie Barnes over at espnW detailed their early friendship. Bueckers catches a pass on the right wing and dribbles toward the middle of the court off a ball screen. Getty Images Suggs was the first person to win Minnesota's Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball. Suggs whose No. And I wanted him to be around a group of guys who love to play and share the ball. Being able to watch what he could do from such a young age was kind of crazy. I was kind of running the wing when it happened. He would just run right over guys, just annihilate them. Shoots: We were one of the better teams in the conference. The shot ended a frenetic sequence that started when UCLA's Johnny Juzang made a bucket in the lane on the other end to tie the game at 90 points. Their friendship endured. The two players defined high school sports in Minnesota while they were playing. He could shoot and dribble, like for real, and he already had the movements down, said Larry, a former guard at Valley City State University. Desperate to get her reps in. Regardless of what happens from here out, the friendship fostered in Minnesota between two basketball-loving kids has turned them into stars. But we make a nice run, and I think Minnehaha is up by one. 31. Freshman Jalen Suggs' banked-in 3-pointer from the Indianapolis suburbs at the overtime buzzer goes . No. Aug 3, 2021 - Jalen Suggs signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic. ", "That was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made," Bueckers says. Not until someone told us he would be a guaranteed lottery pick did we change the thinking, knowing itd take five years to earn this much money in football, and basketball you could earn it right away as a one-and-done, Larry said. From elementary school through AAU through high school superstardom, to enrolling at basketball-obsessed schools on opposite sides of the country, this is the inside story of the phenomenal freshman friendship fueling March Madness. When Suggs leans a bit, she dribbles with her right hand. Wed have to wait in opposing teams gyms so he could sign autographs. It was pretty funny. [28] On November 29, Suggs fractured his right thumb in a 10196 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing the game with 17 points before being removed due to the injury. "We used to kick it all the time. For Gonzaga, Suggs averaged 14.4 points on 50.3% shooting and added 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists, helping Mark Few's unit win 31 of its 32 games. It's the biggest game of Bueckers' electric freshman season. Both have spent their freshman seasons, 24 games apiece (and counting), filling up multiple columns on the stat sheet. He threw alley-oops. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021-22 Prizm DP Fireworks Silver Prizm #3 Jalen Suggs Gonzaga Bulldogs BG6 at the best online prices at eBay! There were definitely times [this fall] where I thought, What if I went and played, if I were out there running around?. It didnt matter that she was hesitant to put herself out there any kid would be when put into a social situation where they dont know if theyll fit in. Couldn't tackle him. I was looking for a lot of ball screens, which you run in the NBA. Pacific Standard Time struggles making new friends. Jalen Suggs is on Instagram at jalensuggs. And then they have to rematch and that's just a long ordeal.". Suggs is wearing out the hotel room carpet. 11:41 pm ET, Former Notre Dame coach Brey to join NBA's Hawks staff, Top 25 And 1: Miami, Baylor lose stars to NBA Draft, Tennessee extends Kellie Harper through 2027-28 season, Ranking college basketball's top transfers of 2023, Memphis signee Mikey Williams arrested on gun charges, Top 25 And 1: Sanogo turns pro, UConn is still No. Suggs was heavily recruited from across the country, but eventually settled on becoming the highest ranked player to attend Gonzaga, choosing the Pacific Northwest over Florida, Florida State, Iowa State and local Minnesota. [10] Suggs earned MaxPreps All-American first team and Minnesota Mr. Basketball honors,[11][12] and was named Minnesota AP Player of the Year. I'm going to beat him next time, and I just want the people to know that.". [7], As a junior, he averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game, winning a third straight Class 2A state championship. This story about their friendship originally was published . Josh Peltier, boys' basketball coach at East Ridge High School (Woodbury, Minnesota), which lost to Jalen's Minnehaha squad 67-56 in 2019: Last year, it was our holiday tournament. Suggs was the Minnesota Gatorade player of the year in both football and basketball as a senior. As time ticked off the clock, Suggs pulled up from way beyond the arc to hit a thrilling game-winner off the glass. He can still shoot a puck to this day. And that drive fuels their desire to deliver a national championship not just to each of their schools but home to Minnesota. Thats part of the reason why I did it, so I can focus on what I needed to do. I'm so proud of you.". Soccer skill-wise, he was raw, but it was one of those, "I don't care." Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. In seventh grade, Suggs became Minnehaha Academys varsity starting point guard. In terms of football, he played four grades up. 2y Myron Medcalf. 2 Baylor, giving us one of the most anticipated matchups in national championship game history. Join our linker program. He was a quarterback. Suggs is a Christian.[40]. Paige Bueckers and Jalen Suggs were BFFs long before dominating March Madness, Draymond Green stomped on Domantas Sabonis and got ejected in NBA Playoffs. As anticipated, the Bulldogs are championship contenders again this year. SUGGS BOUNCES THE ball to Bueckers at the Minnehaha gym. ", Why BFFs Jalen Suggs and Paige Bueckers are March Madness VIPs, The top 35 women's college basketball players in the transfer portal, Lady Vols extend Harper through '27-28 season, D. Johnson leaves NC State, enters transfer portal, Sun Belt POY Jefferson commits to Louisville, South Carolina adds Duke asst. They've been trading baskets all game. He only made three or more three-point field goals in a contest on two other occasions last season. Paige watched from the sidelines as kids ran drills on the court, and it was too intoxicating to resist. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Jalen Suggs and his Gonzaga teammates celebrating winning the WCC tournament on March 9, 2021. He was selected by the Magic with the fifth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Gandy to staff, Top scorer Taylor 2nd Duke starter to enter portal, S. Carolina, Notre Dame women to play in Paris, Boston, No. Apr 4, 2021. That squad was led by freshman sensation Jalen Suggs, now a guard for the Orlando Magic. This guy plays at a whole different speed. Parents Larry and Molly and Jalen's sisters Jennica and . 1 seeds, but it limited most of the Bulldogs' key players to win. Zags freshman Jalen Suggs forced himself into their legendary company with a 42-foot heave that beat the clock, banked hard off the glass, caught the inside of the front rim, rocketed through the . WHAT. He was just that talented. Suggs' jumper sealed Gonzaga's spot in the championship game on Monday against Baylor, 93-90. The Orlando Magic have selected Jalen Suggs No. He rolled to his right and took off running. Jalen Rashon Suggs (born June 3, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As he's dribbling, she picks his pocket. Holmgren said that Suggs helped . The competitive fire is something they get from each other. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. [24] He also received several player-of-the-week honors during the 2020-2021 season. Now, she's all the way across the country.". They had the whole thing. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs following injury scare", "Jalen Suggs, No. Twitter: "He's my biggest fan, and I'm his biggest fan.". He was 2, 3, 4 years old. The Gamecocks' defense collapses and she dishes to Olivia Nelson-Ododa at the free throw line before leaking back to the top of the key. Seth Anderson, boys' basketball coach at Waseca High School (Waseca, Minnesota), which lost to Jalen's Minnehaha Academy team 81-46 in 2020 (Jalen scored eight points in the first five minutes of the game): Our gym sold out by about 5:30 p.m. when Minnehaha came down that night. Richardson, Texas / Pearce: 3: Andrew Nembhard: 6-5: 193: Jr . He needs to move. [5] In his sophomore season, he averaged 16 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, leading his team to another Class 2A state title. The Commanders sale has taken a bizarre turn, Why the Grizzlies and Warriors should both bounce back in first round of NBA Playoffs. It had to be close to an hour before his coaches told him they were getting on the bus to go home. It Passed With a Buzzer-Beater Over U.C.L.A. I said, "OK." He put his cleats on and he was such a freak athlete. As a quarterback, he led SMB, a collaborative program that combined Minnehaha Academy with two other local schools, to one state title in 2018 before losing in the championship game the following year. Suggs, a projected lottery pick in the 2021 NBA draft, looks to deliver undefeated and top-seeded Gonzaga its first national championship in program history. Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet. Jalen Suggs Gonzaga Freshman Point Guard 6-4 205 The Rockets have bigger needs than a point guard. Fans from West Coast to East Coast would be introduced to the hoopla that Minnesota had enjoyed for years. With 41 seconds to go, Suggs pivots back and forth between the bed and the TV. Jay Hillock Stocktons former Gonzaga coach and a longtime NBA scout has long believed Suggs could be the highest draft pick in school history (Adam Morrison, third overall in 2006). Free shipping for many products! His technique [as a defensive back] at that age was flawless. Contestants from Gonzaga included Jalen Suggs and Joel Ayayi, members of the backcourt that helped guide the 2020-21 Bulldogs to a 31-1 record. jalensuggs, Position: Andy Rostberg, football coach at Hutchinson High School (Hutchinson, Minnesota), which suffered a 22-16 loss to Jalen's SMB squad after he threw for three touchdowns and intercepted two passes in the 2019 state semifinals: Tied ball game. Late in the first half, there is a loose ball around half court and it's like he had jets behind him. By the time he hit fourth grade, he understood if you make everyone else better, then everyone else loves you. But the good games -- even the great games -- far outnumber the bad. All Rights Reserved. And Bueckers, who has had one of the most prolific freshman seasons in UConn history, looks to bring the title back to Storrs for the first time since 2016 and the 12th time in all. Their basketball trajectories have been astonishingly parallel. Since Few replaced Dan Monson in 1999, they havent been left out of a single one. She'd force her way into their drills. Freshman point guard Jalen Suggs has helped Gonzaga to a pair of NCAA Tournament wins and the program's sixth straight trip to the Sweet 16. He has won two Super Bowls. 1 overall seed Bulldogs (26-0) continue their quest for their first national championship Saturday night against No. Then came USA Basketball, five-star recruiting rankings and awards. [35] At the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina, Suggs averaged 8.7 points and 3.3 steals per game and won another gold medal. But it was really hard to actually come to the realization that I wouldnt be playing it anymore. Suggs and Bueckers are in the Final Four, leading their teams in hopes of cutting down the nets at the end. He joined the United States at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, averaging 9.6 points per game and helping his team win the gold medal. One of the best feelings is knowing youre on top of the world, while getting to watch one of your best friends do exactly the same thing in their field. Men's 2021 national championship: Gonzaga-Baylor matchup is two years in the making. That was something. 1 seed in the 2020 tournament, but that had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been seven of them since then, including five since 2013. [36], Suggs has two younger sisters. "And we know that. jalensuggs The more you look into the future and worry about those things, you lose sight of whats going on right now and truth be told, were in the middle of a special season., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, NCAA Tournament East Region: Team-by-team breakdown, March Madness refs collapse may have saved his life, After all the darkness, Baylor deserved this One Shining Moment, Baylor dominates Gonzaga to win national championship, seven-point deficit into a 10-point win over BYU. He's a quarterback." Listen, For his part, Suggs started hitting jumpers at 2 on the Fisher-Price mini-hoop his dad had bought him. Everyone comes back to Spokane some time during the summer, the offseason, or whenever they have time. Suggs was a consensus five-star recruit, with ESPN considering him the fifth-best player in the 2020 class. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. "Unbelievable college basketball game," said Gonzaga coach Mark Few on CBS after the game. [14], In addition to basketball, Suggs played the quarterback position for SMB Wolfpack, a cooperative football team representing Minnehaha Academy and three other private schools. Dana O'Neil. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. The 19-year-old for Gonzaga had not one, but two incredible moments in Saturday's Final Four matchup, including the buzzer-beater three-pointer from nearly half . Last week, Gonzagas star 19-year-old freshman used the final eight minutes of the West Coast Conference championship to present his case as the countrys top talent, recording 11 points including late back-to-back 3-point daggers three rebounds, two assists and a block in that span to almost single-handedly turn a seven-point deficit into a 10-point win over BYU. Check. But Suggs (1) is the best player on the board with immediate upside. The [Wisconsin-Milwaukee] assistant came over to me and asked what grade hes in, said Suggs father, Larry. March 25, 2021 8:00 am ET. She only gets three before she has to shoot. Jalen would come down and dunk. [36] He has several other cousins that have played NCAA Division I basketball. Trash talk is as much a staple as the brats on the grill. A group of guys has entered the small gym and Bueckers and Suggs have to surrender the court. Suggs' game-winner was just one of his many shining moments in the classic. The UConn women, ranked No. Suggs played for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team in the 202021 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. She uses her second dribble to step back, and Suggs bites. The gush continues. Some of the dunks he had in seventh, eighth grade were crazy to see out of a middle-schooler. For the next three weeks, and for years to come, the basketball brilliance forged in Minnesota will be on display for the entire country to see. No letup at all. Suggs left as his school's all-time leading scorer, with 2,945 career points. I had COVID, and coach Few locked down the basement at his house and let me stay there. ESPN's Katie Barnes joins Pablo Torre to talk about the backyard barbecues, the heated games of one-on-one and the unique friendship between the breakout stars of the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments. It was at that gym that Jalen Suggs and Paige Buecker first met, and immediately became friends basketball being the common thread that linked them together. Their father, Larry, is the second cousin of NFL player Terrell Suggs, a two-time Super Bowl champion. 6 Kansas 10290; 3 Zags with 20+", "Jalen Suggs returns for No. All rights reserved. He envisioned he would be this generations Charlie Ward. As expected, Suggs will enter the NBA Draft, he announced in a Twitter post. He had to keep it a secret though until it was time to announce it a year later. What are you doing?" He's been good since day one. Bueckers returns the favor for Suggs when, nine days later, he musters just four points and one assist against Pepperdine. [22] In the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA tournament, Suggs banked in a 40-foot (12m), 3-point, game-winning buzzer beater to defeat No. Potential top 2021 NBA Draft Jalen Suggs is one of the nation's best players this season at Gonzaga, whose two wins away from the program's first national championship ahead of Saturday's. Feb. 19, 2022 Updated Sat., Feb. 19, 2022 at 10:24 p.m. "When the lights are shining the brightest and more people are watching, I always want to go out and make plays," Jalen Suggs, 19, said after his team beat BYU in the West Coast Conference championship game. Even as league structure dictated they couldnt formally play together, there was no stopping the duo from having a healthy rivalry. Its a job at the next level.. The once-shy girl was pushing her way onto the court, taking part in the drills. During one game, at the Minnehaha lower school, Suggs tells Bueckers that he is going to dunk on her. So he'd be at the high school hockey games and he'd be stickhandling all throughout the arena. The most famous Bulldog of all time, though, is Hall of Famer John Stockton, who spent four seasons there in the early 1980s. 1 South Carolina by one point with less than a minute to go in overtime. We present them here for purely educational purposes. A smiling and beaming Suggs couldn't help. Larry McKenzie, boys' basketball coach at Minneapolis North High School and the only coach in state history who has won multiple state titles at two schools; Jalen scored 34 points in a 63-59 win over Minneapolis North in 2019: From an opponent standpoint, Jalen is at the top of the mountain. "It would have been all my fault if we lost," Bueckers says. A Game 1 loss doesnt define an NBA Playoff series. Brought together by basketball, Suggs and Bueckers became the closest of friends. His eyes follow Bueckers as she jogs down the court for UConn's final possession. Tournament Challenge Second Chance. It clangs off the rim. Jalen Suggs, Gonzaga's Final Four hero, is a two-sport athlete who received considerable attention for his football skills. Women's Final Four predictions and how each team could win the 2021 NCAA title, Even UConn legends awed by Paige Bueckers' 'ridiculous' freshman season. "It's been tough at times," Suggs says. Listen to article. If Golden State Warriors pick in top five of NBA draft, Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs would be ideal target. The relationships that I built, the experiences that I got, the amount that they helped me grow up from a young high schooler to a young man I couldnt be more thankful for them. "There's a video of him out there throwing a full-court, one-handed pass to [Dominick Harris], and he puts a spin on it too, so it hits the ground and checks up back to [Harris]," Kispert says. He goes up and keeps going and just flushes it, man. [32] On November 18, against the Chicago Bulls, Suggs hit the game-winning three-pointer in a 108107 win for the Magic. But a run through the NCAA tournament and a productive career in the NBA could change the family hierarchy. And just the impact he makes -- playing against Jalen, you can watch him, but until you're in a game with him, it's a whole different level. But it became clear that basketball could pay more bills. Bet $20, Win $200 if Devin Booker scores a point! Paul. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, April 18, 4:47AM. Jalen Suggs, have yourself a day. Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates after scoring the winning basket on a 40-foot buzzer-beater in a 93 . Bueckers jabs to her left. 2y ESPN. Suggs was the first person to win Minnesotas Mr. Football and Mr. Basketball awards in the same season. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Even though we didnt have the outcome we wanted, I wouldnt change anything for the world. Learning more about basketball and being close to the game eclipsed any awkwardness. The Bulldogs have advanced to at least the regional semifinals in the last six NCAA Tournaments. Late in the second half with the game tied at 77, Suggs recovered beautifully to swat a UCLA shot at the rim then delivered a dime in transition off the block to teammate Drew Timme. Sometimes shed finish practice with her rec league team, run to the other practice, and take part in that one too. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I think the family piece and it truly is a family there was the biggest influence for me.. Still putting up 25 on people. Neither has Suggs. Suggs was named the most outstanding boys player at camp; Bueckers was named most outstanding girls player. He scores 24 points and has eight assists, four rebounds and two steals. Lots of awards. home/away, monthly, etc More Jalen Suggs Basketball Reference pages, 2022-23 Magic [26] On August 9, he made his summer league debut in a 9189 win against the Golden State Warriors in which he posted 24 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in 28 minutes. For me, the biggest thing was the people, he said. Gonzaga AGE 21 years BIRTHDATE June 3, 2001 DRAFT 2021 R1 Pick 5 EXPERIENCE 1 Year Profile Stats Bio Videos Roster orlandomagic.com Store Tickets Latest Videos 10:51 2022-23 Exit Interviews:. It came down to style of play. Holmgren: He was in seventh grade playing 17-and-under. I said, "No, I don't care if he plays soccer, but it's going to be kind of hard. Photograph: Michael. The Suggs and Bueckers families bonded as their children did, having family gatherings and cookouts, Jalen and Paige wolfing down burgers and brats with speed, just so they could get back to the court and play more one-on-one. A five-star basketball recruit, he picked Mark Few's Gonzaga squad after rejecting football scholarships from Iowa, Nebraska and Ohio State, among others. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. us, High School: Jalen Suggs drilled jumpers. Bueckers' toughest game this season comes on Jan. 21 against Tennessee in Knoxville. JUST. "We made a lucky one at the end, but I'm telling ya, he makes those all the time in practice when we practice late-game situations. [8] As a senior, he averaged 23.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, five assists and 3.9 steals per game. He stuck around and took pictures with kids and signed autographs. Guys that you want to come in the gym with, be able to laugh and have a good time. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Suggs won't be teammates in college, as they were in prep school, but they combined Monday to reinforce the notion that Gonzaga has more than arrived as an elite. A season-low nine points, 7.5 rebounds, five assists and 3.9 steals per game than minute. 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