Chet Holmgren
Jersey: 34 Position: C
Age: 21 Height: 7-0 Weight: 195
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Birthdate: May 1, 2002
Bio: Top-ranked recruit in the 2021 class according to 247sports and ESPN. Highest ranked recruit in Gonzaga history, edging out his former AAU and Minnehaha Academy teammate Jalen Suggs. Played on four Minnesota state championship teams at Minnehaha. Named player of the year by Gatorade, Naismith and MaxPreps Player of the Year. Named to McDonald's All-American roster, but game wasn't played due to COVID-19 pandemic. Averaged 21 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.7 blocks and 4.5 assists as a senior while earning Minnesota Mr. Basketball honors. Finished prep career with 1,567 points, 964 rebounds and 456 blocks. Minnehaha compiled 128-15 record during his career. Earned gold medal and was named tournament MVP as Team USA won the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia. Averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.7 blocks.
Fr. Scouting report: Projects as a starter at power forward. Can play inside or outside with his ball-handling and perimeter shooting ability, which should create mismatches for opponents. Capable scorer from the perimeter or in the paint. Figures to have major impact defensively with his size, length (7-foot-6 wingspan) and timing.
Chet Holmgren
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Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Chet Holmgren combine to win three of four WCC postseason awards
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Gonzaga-BYU difference makers: Chet Holmgren notches seventh double-double in Bulldogs’ romp of Cougars
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Mock drafts: Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren in the mix for No. 1 pick with Auburn’s Jabari Smith, Duke’s Paolo Banchero
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Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Chet Holmgren make Wooden Award midseason Top 25 list
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Difference makers: Drew Timme scores 22 points to lead Gonzaga past Merrimack
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren named WCC’s top freshman for fourth straight week
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren wins third consecutive WCC Freshman of Week award
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Gonzaga-Tarleton State difference makers: Chet Holmgren helps Bulldogs pull away from Tahj Small, Tarleton State in second half
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Chet Holmgren-Paolo Banchero matchup was entertaining, but took back seat to classic Gonzaga-Duke contest
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren earns second straight WCC freshman of the week award
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Difference makers: Chet Holmgren, Anton Watson help fuel Gonzaga’s rout over Central Michigan
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren puts on dunk show, scores season-high 18 points in Bellarmine blowout
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Difference makers: Drew Timme, Chet Holmgren combine to score 43 in Bellarmine rout
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Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Chet Holmgren earn WCC player of week honors
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Difference makers: Julian Strawther, Chet Holmgren lead Gonzaga to easy win over Alcorn State
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More than a decade after Gonzaga took on Texas and Kevin Durant, the Longhorns prepare for a test against college basketball’s latest ‘unicorn’
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Chet Holmgren matches Gonzaga single-game blocks record, makes more history in dazzling college debut
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren impressive in debut, leads Gonzaga past Dixie State 97-63
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Before heading to Spokane, Gonzaga-bound Chet Holmgren assists hometown with clothes drive
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‘Unique’ abilities: USA U19 coach Jamie Dixon impressed with Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren
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Gonzaga-bound Chet Holmgren named Gatorade national player of year
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Gonzaga recruit Chet Holmgren releases behind-the-scenes video of his commitment day
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren named MVP as USA beats France for U19 World Cup title
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren gets nod as top pick in ESPN’s 2022 mock draft
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Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren signs with sports agency for NIL representation
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Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Chet Holmgren named to NABC Player of the Year watch list
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Chet Holmgren matches Gonzaga single-game blocks record, makes more history in dazzling college debut
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Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren named to watch list for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award
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‘You can do the math:’ Chet Holmgren, Drew Timme among Gonzaga athletes positioned to prosper from NIL