Zags and the 2022 Draft

This iteration of the Gonzaga Bulldogs is about as interesting in roster construction as a team can be. The Zags have as many as seven legitimate NBA caliber prospects on the roster, but only freshman unicorn Chet Holmgren looks like a first-round lock early into this season. Fellow freshmen Nolan Hickman and Hunter Sallis both have the makeup of surefire first-round picks, albeit maybe a year or two down the road.

Here are some reasonable expectations for each Zag who may enter the draft or at the very least flirt with going pro.

Chet Holmgren - Top 5 lock

It’s been remarkable to see Holmgren retain his draft value while playing a secondary role in the offense. He’s tied with Rasir Bolton for…