NCAA Basketball: Ranking the 5 finalists for Utah Valley transfer Fardaws Aimaq
3. Gonzaga Bulldogs
One thing Mark Few has been doing a good job of since he has been at the helm of the Gonzaga program is work with skillful big men. Some names include:
- Drew Timme
- Domantas Sabonis
- Filip Petrusev
- Zach Collins
- Kelly Olynyk
- Przemek Karnowski
- Austin Daye
- Ronny Turiaf
Telling Aimaq about the long lineage of big men that walked through the Gonzaga program could be a selling point. Sort of similar to the Iowa makeup; Few constructs his team with good guards that can create scoring opportunities for not only themselves but also create for the big man. Few usually goes after players in the frontcourt position that can stretch the floor. Aimaq checks those boxes.
Going to Gonzaga could shine the light on Aimaq’s game which is unknown to others. Gonzaga is one of the premier spots in college basketball. Premier spots get premier players therefore this is a match made in heaven. With Gonzaga being a surefire lock for the NCAA tournament every year (23 straight years), national recognition would be on the horizon for Aimaq.
The only downside is the playing competition. Yes, it is a drawn-out stereotype regarding the Gonzaga program. The lack of playing competition they play against in the conference season will always be a topic of discussion until they move to a bigger conference. Aimaq may want to prove himself on a grander stage weekly.