Julian Strawther may be one of the biggest signifiers of this era of Gonzaga basketball’s embarrassment of riches.
The 6’7, four star wing is without a doubt the highest profile recruit at his position Gonzaga has landed. His smooth stroke and scoring skill set was seen as a perfect addition for coach Mark Few’s offensive system. He just had the impediment of a senior All American who averaged 31.8 minutes per game and a trio of guards filling in his place.
That logjam resulted in Strawther largely playing against low-level and WCC competition in the awkward pacing of a blowout’s final minutes.