Gonzaga’s victory in the Geno Crandall transfer sweepstakes was considered to be one of the biggest recruiting coups of last summer. Fast forward to the present, and most Gonzaga observers would likely agree that Crandall was indeed a worthy addition to the squad.
Following a strong junior season at North Dakota highlighted by a 28-point performance at Gonzaga, Crandall’s announcement that he was entering the transfer portal made him one of the key recruiting targets in the graduate transfer market in 2018. The Gonzaga coaching staff, who keenly remembered Crandall’s performance at The Kennel, made sure to put on the full court press and get Crandall to Spokane.