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UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 7, 2019
Sultan of swat: Gonzaga’s Brandon Clarke breaks program’s single-season blocks record
Gonzaga is just more than 75 percent of the way through its season, yet Brandon Clarke has found himself at the top of the Bulldogs’ single-season record books with 74 …
Thu., Aug. 3, 2017
A summer tournament at tiny Coppin State is a path back to the NBA for Austin Daye, others
Sixty-four teams of various affiliations compete for a prize of $2 million in The Basketball Tournament. Overseas Elite, a two-time champion, will play in the final at Coppin State on …
Wed., July 20, 2016
Gonzaga alums in Few Good Men live up to name at The Basketball Tournament
They only have a few set plays, they’re rarely able to practice together and some are juggling work schedules.
Sun., Nov. 25, 2012
Pargo’s NBA career on upswing while Daye’s founders
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In the span of 48 hours, a pair of former Gonzaga Bulldogs came through Orlando, one riding the wave of a career performance, the other …
Sat., Nov. 24, 2012
Pargo’s NBA career on upswing while Daye’s founders
In the span of 48 hours, a pair of former Gonzaga Bulldogs came through Orlando, one riding the wave of a career performance, the other riding mostly the bench.
Sat., July 14, 2012
Ex-Zag Downs hopes 3rd time charm in NBA Summer League
DALLAS – Playing in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League is nothing new for Micah Downs. In fact, this summer marks his third straight run there as the former Gonzaga …
Sun., Feb. 13, 2011
Ex-Gonzaga star Daye learns to keep emotions in check
Second-year Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye said he has learned some valuable lessons this season, such as keeping his focus and emotions in check while sitting on the bench when …
Tue., Oct. 26, 2010
Austin Daye draws start for Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – After making more 3-pointers than any of his Detroit teammates this preseason, Austin Daye will be in the Postons’ starting lineup on Wednesday – at power …
Tue., Oct. 6, 2009
Daye has highlight reel play
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Austin Daye’s physique has always drawn comparisons to Tayshaun Prince. It only took the Detroit Pistons rookie from Gonzaga two quarters to bring Prince’s most famous …
Thu., Aug. 6, 2009
In brief: Daye’s Detroit deal done
Basketball: The NBA’s Detroit Pistons have signed first-round draft pick Austin Daye. The Gonzaga forward signed a two-year guaranteed contract Wednesday and the team holds an option in each of …
Thu., July 2, 2009
Ex-Zags have summer assignments
Three former Gonzaga Bulldogs have lined up roster spots on NBA summer league teams. Guard Jeremy Pargo will play for Orlando, which is home to a summer league featuring Boston, …
Tue., June 30, 2009
Daye selection draws criticism
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The reviews are in, and many of them aren’t very kind. Yes, plenty of criticism – from fans and pundits alike – has been directed toward …
Fri., June 26, 2009
Pistons grab Daye at No. 15
Seconds after hearing his name announced by NBA commissioner David Stern, former Gonzaga Bulldog Austin Daye kissed his mom, Tamara, embraced his dad, Darren, donned a Detroit Pistons hat and …
Thu., June 25, 2009
Pistons pick Daye 15th in draft
The Detroit Pistons selected Gonzaga’s Austin Daye with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft.
Tue., June 16, 2009
Daye is done
Austin Daye’s playing career at Gonzaga is officially over. The 6-foot-11 forward said Monday he will forgo his final two years of eligibility at Gonzaga and keep his name in …
Fri., June 12, 2009
In light of Daye, we can see sometimes it’s just business
Austin, we hardly knew ye. In testing the National Basketball Association draft waters, Gonzaga’s Austin Daye is officially somewhere between a toe-dip and a cannonball, but there certainly is a …
Thu., April 16, 2009
Zags’ Daye to take a peek at NBA
Gonzaga University forward Austin Daye will submit his name for the NBA draft, but doesn’t plan on hiring an agent. By not hiring an agent, the sophomore forward retains the …
Sat., March 21, 2009
Playing or protesting, he’s performance artist
PORTLAND – With all of 200 pounds stretched across 6 feet, 11 inches, Austin Daye doesn’t so much post up as unfurl – legs splayed, one arm telescoped out like …
Wed., Jan. 21, 2009
Gonzaga’s Daye ready for road
Austin Daye’s travel bag will be a little lighter this week. “All shorts and T-shirts,” Daye said as Gonzaga travels to face Pepperdine on Thursday and Loyola Marymount on Saturday. …