This year, the Zags will lose one, most likely two, and possibly more players to an early departure. Such is what happens when your team becomes really good. The Gonzaga Bulldogs, for the most part, have avoided a plethora of early departures throughout their tenure.
That time is probably changing, starting with the departures of Nigel Williams-Goss and Zach Collins in 2017. We will probably see at least Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke head for a basketball career that actually pays some money.
Just to keep track with how the process all works, here are the key dates we, as Zag fans, need to know:
April 21: NBA Early Entry Deadline
Any player who would like to put their name into the NBA Draft hat needs to declare their intentions by this date.