Ranking backcourts that could lead their team to the Round of 32 in the Midwest Region

Gonzaga dropped to No. 18 in the country after being upset by Saint Mary’s in the West Coast Conference Tournament. However, throughout the season, the Bulldogs’ backcourt has been a dominant force for opponents to reckon with.

Nolan Hickman and Ryan Nembhard are averaging a combined 26.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.

While big man Graham Ike is the star of the team, Hickman and Nembhard are crucial pieces of the Zags’ successful year. Nembhard averages 35.7 points per game while Hickman is averaging 35.4 minutes for Bulldogs, the two most present players for the team.