Gonzaga lands Huge Sky POY Venters, sources state

Gonzaga has landed a commitment from Eastern Washington transfer Steele Venters, sources told ESPN.Venters, a 6-foot-7 wing, was named Big Sky Player of the Year for 2022-23. Editor’s Picks

1 Associated He averaged 15.3 points and shot 37.1% from 3 last season after installing 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and shooting 43.4% from behind the arc in 2021-22.

Venters scored at least 20 points on 8 occasions, consisting of a 33-point effort in an early December win over North Dakota State. He likewise had 27 points in an NIT win at Washington State.Venters helped

lead Eastern Washington to the Big Sky regular-season title, a run that consisted of an 18-game winning streak from December to late February.Coach Mark Couple of and Gonzaga get in an offseason in which the Zags need to reload. Longtime star Drew Timme runs out eligibility, while beginners Anton Watson and Rasir Bolton are seniors and Julian Strawther might head to the NBA. Hunter Sallis also got in the transfer portal.