Getting no looks from the NBA, Kyle Wiltjer, Gonzaga’s leading scorer, will return for his senior season. Meanwhile, top transfers, including Nigel Williams-Goss, are looking at Zags.
Author: Howie Stalwick
Friends, family celebrated the remarkable life of Bobo Brayton Thursday, recalling his demand from third-base coaching box at Washington State: “Make something happen!”
Tyler Harvey hasn’t signed with an agent yet, so he could come back for his senior season, but Eastern Washington’s star is amped to try the NBA.
Former Mariners star John Olerud recalled Bobo Brayton as a tough guy who demanded players properly represent the Cougars, the school and the conference.
Nearly tied inside the final five minutes, the Bulldogs were no match down the stretch for Duke’s star freshmen and were denied the school’s first Final Four trip, 66-52.
A diehard Washington State fan was saddened to learn of the passing of legendary Cougars baseball coach Bobo Brayton on Saturday. But the fan’s face brightened when he thought about the huge turnout he expects to see at the memorial service. “They better hold it at a big place,” the man said with a smile.
Gonzaga and Duke players and coaches met with the media Saturday in Houston. It’s the price paid for success in the NCAA basketball tournament, and the Bulldogs and Blue Demons handled the media every bit as deftly as they do opposing teams.
Bobo Brayton helped develop 23 major league ballplayers and won 1,162 games as Washington State’s irascible baseball coach.
Gonzaga overcame an ugly first half to defeat UCLA 76-62 and reach the Elite Eight. With one more victory, the Bulldogs will play in the Final Four for the first time in school history.
The Bruins, the team nobody wanted in the NCAA tourney, wants everyone to forget why — an 87-74 crushing by Gonzaga in December.