FALLBACK: Is 7'2 center Anton Bonke Gonzaga’s contingency PLAN if Massamba Diop commits elsewhere?

Gonzaga Bulldogs search for a dominant rim protector heats up as Massamba Diop’s decision looms. If the Arizona State transfer slips away, could 7'2 Anton Bonke be the next big man in Spokane? Andy Patton spotlights Bonke’s breakout season at Charlotte, dissecting his elite rebounding, shot-blocking, and fit alongside Braden Huff in Mark Few’s system. Which NCAA powerhouse will win the race for Bonke—and is he the defensive upgrade Gonzaga needs?

The episode also breaks down seven former Zags in the NBA playoffs, from Chet Holmgren’s All-Star impact in Oklahoma City to Rui Hachimura’s red-hot shooting for the Lakers. Key insights highlight roster rumors, recruiting battles against bluebloods like Kansas and Michigan State, and Gonzaga’s spot in the ever-shifting transfer portal saga. Can the Bulldogs land their top target and reload for another run at the West Coast Conference crown?

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga

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