derek raivio
Gonzaga still stings from a loss to UCLA in last year’s NCAA regional semifinals, even if coach Mark Few would never say it now. [1]
Many were of the opinion that the loss of longtime standout Blake Stepp would be the undoing of Gonzaga this year. [2]
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“Obviously, the program is shocked and extremely disappointed,” coach Mark Few told a news conference before leaving to prepare for Saturday night’s game against Saint Mary’s. [...] It’s a matter of numbers in the NCAA tournament, at least until the games start. [1]
It’s doubtful he is the kind of player that can come out early, but his ability to push the ball and quick-release stroke from long range are going to turn heads this March. [2]
Battle lives up to billing- Dawgs win! [4]
With a wild rally in the final 2 minutes, Virginia Commonwealth did what all those big-conference powerhouses couldn’t last year - knock off George Mason in March. [1]
… Raivio has a bit of Steve Blake or Travis Diener to his game. [...] Listed at 6′3, it’s doubtful that he is even 6′2, and he needs to add a lot of muscle to his twig-like frame. [2]
First it was Gonzaga superstar Adam Morrison skipping his senior year to jump to the NBA. [1]
Raivio is a first-tier quick release shooter, as his 48% 3-point percentage will attest. [2]
Diamon Simpson scored a career-high 29 points and keyed a 19-2 second-half run, and Saint Mary’s handed Gonzaga its first conference loss in nearly two years with an 80-75 victory Monday. [1]
While he isn’t the greatest leaper in the world, he can get to the basket. [2]
Sources:
[1] Derek Raivio - Tag Story Index - USATODAY.com
[2] DraftExpress NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Derek Raivio, Stats …
[3] Derek Raivio Game Log - Gonzaga Bulldogs - ESPN
[4] Derek Raivio - College Basketball