After a 10-year long career in the NBA, former Gonzaga big man Ronny Turiaf announced his retirement on YouTube on Monday, Oct. 24.
Turiaf played with Gonzaga from the 2001-02 season until 2004-05 season. He averaged 13.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game over his Gonzaga career. He was named the WCC Player of the Year his senior season after averaging 15.9 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. He finished his collegiate career No. 4 at Gonzaga in both points (1,723) and rebounds (859). He also finished as the career leader with 643 free throws, breaking Frank Burgess’ 44-year-old record.