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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren warms up before the start of game seven of the second round against the Denver Nuggets for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.

Gonzaga players thriving in 2025 NBA playoffs

Through two exhilarating rounds of NBA playoff basketball, three former Gonzaga standouts and their respective teams are set to compete for a spot in the NBA Fi

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren warms up before the start of game seven of the second round against the Denver Nuggets for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
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Gonzaga players thriving in 2025 NBA playoffs

Through two exhilarating rounds of NBA playoff basketball, three former Gonzaga standouts and their respective teams are set to compete for a spot in the NBA Fi

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard.
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Where Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard checks in on NBA Draft big boards following impressive combine performances

There are only a few college basketball programs in the country that can say they've helped a set of brothers achieve their goals of reaching the NBA. Duke has

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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the first quarter in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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Ryen Russillo says Andrew Nembhard could inflict ‘organ damage’ on Knicks

Andrew Nembhard's clutch performances throughout these NBA Playoffs have vaulted the former Gonzaga guard into postseason lore status among the league's biggest

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Gonzaga senior guard Ryan Nembhard.
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What Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard said at the NBA Draft Combine

Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard didn't waste any time getting to know some of the top prospects at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Nembhard, who was called

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Gonzaga senior guard Ryan Nembhard.
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Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard rising up 2025 NBA Draft boards

As former Gonzaga point guard Ryan Nembhard prepared for a big day inside Wintrust Arena at the NBA Draft Combine, one of the most surprising draft lotteries in

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard has received an invite to participate in the NBA Draft Combine.
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Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard invited to NBA Draft Combine

Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard has earned himself an invite to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week with some strong performances in front of pro scouts and

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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots over the defense of Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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Former Gonzaga guard delivers big-time performance in NBA Playoffs

With the outcome of Game 1 in the balance, Andrew Nembhard calmly set his feet, received a swing pass from Tyrese Haliburton and pulled up for a shot from well

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Gonzaga senior guard Ryan Nembhard received an invite to the NBA G League Elite Camp.
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Gonzaga's Ryan Nembhard receives invite to NBA G League Combine

Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard will have an opportunity to showcase his skills in front of pro scouts, coaches and front office executives next week in Chicago. Ne

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends in the second quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
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Chet Holmgren records historic NBA Playoff statline in OKC Thunder's win over Memphis Grizzlies

Already in just the third playoff series of his young career, Chet Holmgren is accomplishing rare feats few his age have pulled off before. The former Gonzaga m

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Khalif Battle earned Player of the Game honors at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
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Gonzaga's Khalif Battle impresses at NBA pre-draft camp

Khalif Battle has yet to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, though a declaration from the 6-foot-5 New Jersey native could be coming soon enough. The former Gonzaga guar

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Gonzaga senior guard Nolan Hickman declared for the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Gonzaga's Nolan Hickman declares for 2025 NBA Draft

Gonzaga guard Nolan Hickman has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, he announced Thursday night in a post on Instagram. Hickman, currently competing in front of pr

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Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme earned All-NBA G League second team honors after averaging a double-double with the Long Island Nets.
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Former Gonzaga star Drew Timme earns All-NBA G League honors

By the end of his decorated four-year college career at Gonzaga, receiving end-of-season awards became customary for Drew Timme. Though the pedigree of being a

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren.
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Gonzaga players in the 2025 NBA Playoffs: 6 former Zags gear up for the postseason

With the 2024-25 NBA regular season officially in the books, there remains a handful of former Gonzaga players who still have a chance at winning the title with

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Khalif Battle (99) and guard Nolan Hickman (11) were selected to the Portsmouth Invitational.
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Gonzaga's Nolan Hickman, Khalif Battle selected to Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

The 2025 Portsmouth Invitational is set to feature a handful of names from the West Coast Conference and Gonzaga men's basketball team. Two members of the 2024-

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Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme (26) is guarded by New York Knicks forward Kevin McCullar Jr. (9) during the second half at Barclays Center
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Former Gonzaga stars Drew Timme, Anton Watson share special moment after NBA game

From sharing a living space during their college days in Spokane to gracing the same hardwood floor in a NBA game, it's been quite the journey to the profession

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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) dribbles during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
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Gonzaga PG Andrew Nembhard on how Mark Few developed him to be a pro

Andrew Nembhard's journey to the NBA that stretches from one corner of the country to the other should serve as a blueprint for all the point guards who are sif

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Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme (26) adjusts his headband during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center
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Former Gonzaga star Drew Timme records go-ahead basket to lift Brooklyn Nets past Washington Wizards

Drew Timme scored 19 points and recorded the go-ahead basket that lifted the Brooklyn Nets to a 115-112 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Barclays Cent

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) signed a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Former Gonzaga star Drew Timme scores first NBA points with Brooklyn Nets

Drew Timme waited long enough to score his first points in the NBA. Following a stellar four-year college career with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the 6-foot-10 Texan

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) is joining the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year deal
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Brooklyn Nets sign Drew Timme to multi-year deal

At long last, Drew Timme is on a NBA roster. The former Gonzaga Bulldogs star is reportedly set to sign a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets following a highl

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Former Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme was named the NBA G League Player of the Week
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Former Gonzaga star Drew Timme earns NBA G League Player of the Week honor

As the Gonzaga Bulldogs' all-time leading scorer in the NCAA Tournament, it shouldn't be a surprise to see Drew Timme play his best basketball in the month of M

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Mar 23, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme (2) reacts after a play against the UCLA Bruins during the second half at T-Mobile Arena.
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Drew Timme picks Gonzaga to win 2025 NCAA Tournament

Drew Timme is two years removed from his last postseason run with the Gonzaga men's basketball team, though the program's all-time leading scorer is still diale

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) is fouled by Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) during the second half at Kia Center
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Former Gonzaga star to miss rest of NBA season after knee surgery

Jalen Suggs will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season after undergoing surgery on his left knee, according to the Orlando Magic. The former Gonzaga men

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Anton Watson (28) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers
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New York Knicks sign former Gonzaga standout Anton Watson

It didn't take Anton Watson long to find his next opportunity in the NBA, as the former Gonzaga men's basketball standout has been claimed by the New York Knick

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Boston Celtics forward Anton Watson (28) drives the ball against Los Angeles Lakers
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Boston Celtics waive former Gonzaga forward Anton Watson

The Boston Celtics have waived former Gonzaga men's basketball standout Anton Watson, the team announced Sunday following their win over the Denver Nuggets. Wat

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme.
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Gonzaga's Drew Timme records first career triple-double in NBA G League game

Drew Timme came close on a few occasions during his decorated four-year college basketball career at Gonzaga, though the three-time All-American never recorded

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