The four-year story of Corey Kispert’s rise at Gonzaga is rather remarkable, a microcosm of sorts reflecting Gonzaga’s overall rise in the world of college basketball. Here is the story of a recruit, a good one, but not necessarily a great one, putting in the work and the hours and watching it pay off—from unassuming freshman to most likely first-round NBA Draft pick. You want the prime example of player development and what it means to be a Zag? Look no further than Kispert.
When Kispert arrived on campus as the lone member of the Class of 2017, the Zags were just coming off the highest point in program history.