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Gonzaga Basketball: 3 reasons why Andrew Nembhard should pick GU

By Tristan Freeman

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 15: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates in the game against the LSU Tigers during the Quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 15: Andrew Nembhard #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates in the game against the LSU Tigers during the Quarterfinals of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 12: Ryan Woolridge #4 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images)
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 12: Ryan Woolridge #4 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs (Photo by William Mancebo/Getty Images) /

1. Gonzaga Basketball’s playstyle would benefit Andrew Nembhard

While at Florida, Nembhard’s talents and abilities weren’t maximized. The team had one of the slower paces on offense and weren’t great in the halfcourt. If we’re talking about elite offenses to play for, few teams can compare to the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

This past season, the WCC juggernaut ranked first in the country with 87.4 ppg. It wasn’t done by a pair of individuals though, with six players averaging in double figures and a seventh (Drew Timme), just behind at 9.8 ppg. The starting point guard of that team was Ryan Woolridge, a grad transfer from North Texas. If he can help lead a juggernaut, imagine what Nembhard can do.

Head coach Mark Few is one of the best coaches in college basketball and has worked with all kinds of players. His innovative offensive gameplans haven’t just been dominating inferior WCC opponents but some of the biggest names in the game. Just in the past few seasons, the Bulldogs defeated Arizona, Oregon, Creighton, Duke, Texas and Tennessee. That Maui Invitational final win over Zion Williamson and the Blue Devils remains as one of the biggest events in recent college hoops history.

The Bulldogs thrive in the pick and roll, which allows the lead guard to make the decisions. Nembhard has shown to be one of the best at it in college and Gonzaga is at the point where they would surround the point guard with elite-level talent. That includes sharpshooters on the perimeter and quality frontcourt assets inside. It’s been a long time since a starting point guard hasn’t excelled in Spokane and Nembhard likely wouldn’t suffer that fate.