The No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-5) and the No. 4 Connecticut Huskies (28-8) will square off in the Elite Eight on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
as bruising forward Adama Sanogo pounded away on the block and rose high to swat shots in a dominant two-way performance.
But Timme’s patience, well-honed repertoire of dribble moves and spins, rebounding motor and soft shooting touch have powered Gonzaga to the nation’s top-ranked offense. Thanks to his extensive experience, the 6-foot-10, 235-pound Timme is the most bankable scorer in college basketball, averaging a career-high 21.5 points per game for the season and 28.3 points per game in three tournament contests.
Sanogo, a native of Mali who came to the United States for high school, is equipped with the size, strength and athleticism to make Timme’s life difficult. Listed at 6-9 and 245 pounds, the 21-year-old junior is hard to dislodge in the paint and plays above the rim on defense. While Few praised Sanogo’s quickness given his large frame, several NBA evaluators question whether he possesses the requisite versatility to transition to the pros.
Timme and Sanogo won’t be going it alone. Gonzaga’s Julian Strawther sank a deep, game-winning three-pointer against UCLA, and Connecticut’s Jordan Hawkins tallied a game-high 24 points with his signature smooth shooting against Arkansas. Still, both coaches sized up the opposition from the inside out.Gonzaga, Hurley said, played with a pace and efficiency that reminded him of Xavier, which beat the Huskies twice this season.
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