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WCC Basketball: Early grades for each teams 2023 offseason moves

By Tristan Freeman

Dec 28, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) celebrates after a Bulldogs three-point basket against the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2022; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) celebrates after a Bulldogs three-point basket against the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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WCC Basketball San Francisco Dons forward Ndewedo Newbury Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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6. Pacific Tigers – Grade: D

It was a good second year for head coach Leonard Perry, as the Tigers were genuinely competitive. That could change for the worse, as the top three scorers are gone from the program. That includes forward Keylan Boone, who joins his brother at UNLV.

The only addition for Pacific is big man Burke Smith, a transfer from Boise State that hasn’t played much in his college career. They do bring back four key rotational pieces but will need all of them to step up in order to not fall back to the bottom of WCC Basketball.

5. San Francisco Dons – Grade: B-

Guards Khalil Shabazz and Tyrell Roberts were able to bridge the coaching change so next season is going to show what Coach Chris Gerfusen is made of. He has Marcus Williams back and added USC transfer Malik Thomas for the backcourt. And Missouri State transfer Jonathan Mogbo is a newcomer to watch for the frontcourt.

The Dons bring back basically the entire frontcourt so the depth will be good to have. It would’ve been nice if the team was able to add another scoring threat but to this point, San Francisco is in solid shape once again.