UMass Lowell vs. Gonzaga Preview

The #4 Zags (2-0) look to put on a convincing show in front of Virginia transfer Jalen Warley who will be making his first college visit to the Kennel on Friday at 6 PM PT on ESPN+.

Hell check out campus on Saturday and then make the trip over to Iowa State to find out what the Cyclones have to offer him on Sunday through Monday.

A busy weekend is planned for the defensive-minded guard who decided to leave the Cavaliers after head coach Tony Bennett unexpectedly decided to retire before this season.

Warley will redshirt this season no matter where he decides to go, keep that in mind.

As for Gonzagas matchup on Friday, The River Hawks (2-0) out of the American East Conference are going to have a tough time with Gonzagas offensive pedigree.

Mark Few really has 8 potential starters in his key rotation, about 10-11 pieces who are all deserving of 30+ minutes but its just not feasible.

Its a luxury to have and something that UMass Lowell isnt going to be ready for.

Gonzagas Ryan Nembhard is tied for 1st in the nation with 11.0 assists per game (w/ Buffalos Tyson Dunn).

Will that trend continue against the River Hawks and into Mondays matchup at the Viejas Center against the Aztecs? His poise when pushing the pace and when trying to operate in ball-screens seems to be unmatched against the nations best at the lead guard position so far.

His vision and patience with the ball in his hands can scare any sort of defense in college basketball, you dont know what hes going to do next.

Ben Gregg and Graham Ike (more due to his West Coast Conference Player of the Year expectations) havent wowd you so far but thats to be expected out of a multitude of players at times on this stacked roster.

Someones numbers arent going to look as great as others.

It doesnt mean that they each arent doing the job that is asked of them from Gonzagas coaching staff.

Both will have their time to shine as it will be someone new for the Zags it seems like in each opportunity this season.

Player to Watch For: Quinton Mincey (senior, guard) - 23.5 PPG on 54.5 FG%/40.0 3PT%/87.5 FT%, 4.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG Entering his fourth and final season with the River Hawks, it looks to be a career campaign for the 66 Maryland native.

Mincey is tied for 24th in the nation in scoring and is looking to get over the hump in the American East.

Since 2021, UMass Lowell has lost in the tournament championship three times and two of those are coming against Vermont.

This could be a high scoring affair as UMass Lowell is averaging 98.0 PPG and Gonzaga at 94.5 PPG through the first two games for each.

This will be a solid tune-up for the Zags before Brian Dutcher and co.

welcome Mark Fews squad in San Diego on Monday at 7 PM PT on CBS Sports Network.

Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area...

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