The #4 Zags (2-0) look to put on a convincing show in front of Virginia transfer Jalen Warley who will be making his first college visit to the Kennel on Friday at 6 PM PT on ESPN+. He’ll check out campus on Saturday and then make the trip over to Iowa State to find out what the Cyclones have to offer him on Sunday through Monday. A busy weekend is planned for the defensive-minded guard who decided to leave the Cavaliers after head coach Tony Bennett unexpectedly decided to retire before this season.
Warley will redshirt this season no matter where he decides to go, keep that in mind. As for Gonzaga’s matchup on Friday, The River Hawks (2-0) out of the American East Conference are going to have a tough time with Gonzaga’s offensive pedigree. Mark Few really has 8 potential starters in his key rotation, about 10-11 pieces who are all deserving of 30+ minutes but it’s just not feasible.
It’s a luxury to have and something that UMass Lowell isn’t going to be ready for. Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard is tied for 1st in the nation with 11.0 assists per game (w/ Buffalo’s Tyson Dunn).
Will that trend continue against the River Hawks and into Monday’s matchup at the Viejas Center against the Aztecs? His poise when pushing the pace and when trying to operate in ball-screens seems to be unmatched against the nation’s best at the lead guard position so far. His vision and patience with the ball in his hands can scare any sort of defense in college basketball, you don’t k.
