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Gonzaga College (DC
Head Coach : Stephen Turner 2021-22 Record: 18-12
Overview
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The Gonzaga Eagles have a young nucleus that could surprise a few teams in the very competitive WCAC conference this year. They had a positive season last year finishing 18-12. With a group of seniors leaving, this team is looking to regroup and looking towards some younger players to be big for them this season. Gonzaga has young guards with great promise but are looking to build a championship core. With guards like Derek Dixon and Nykolas Lewis running the show, along with Harvard Commit Thomas Batties they’ll be interesting to watch.
Player Spotlight
Thomas Batties is a 3 star small forward who makes winning plays wherever you put him on the floor and is a very high I.Q. player. Batties can score it from the mid post, stretch the floor knocking down perimeter jumpers, as well as attacking the rim and using his 6’7 frame and athleticism to finish well at the basket. Batties is an interesting player who is committed to play for Harvard next season.
Nykolas Lewis is a 6’0 PG who is making a case as one of the best guards in the DMV area and becoming a household name. The class of 2025 guard plays with toughness and grit that allows him to affect the game in many different ways. Lewis being an attacking athletic guard, he constantly puts pressure on the defense. Nykolas currently holds offers from Maryland, Kansas State, George Mason, Virginia Tech and more. Coming off an EYBL Peach Jam championship with TTO this past summer, look for Lewis to continue making a name for himself.
Supporting Cast
2025 guard Derek Dixon is a great piece for this Gonzaga Eagles team to have in their lineup. Derek is a bigger guard standing at 6’3, but is a very skilled and high IQ player. His skill set allows him to play off the other players on his team and show his ability to be a sharpshooter as well as another ball handler and decision maker. Holding offers from Pitt, Kansas State, Fordham, Bryant, George Mason and Norfolk State, Dixon will be a key contributor to this Gonzaga team. 6’5 2025 wing Alex Toumou and 6’3 Bullis transfer Ryan Sabol will help tremendously when it comes to scoring the ball and helping the Eagles be able to space the floor with their three point shooting.
