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[22], In his Summer League debut, Holmgren scored 23 points with seven rebounds, four assists, and six blocks in a 9877 win against the Utah Jazz. But for Holmgren, being sidelined has posed a novel physical and a mental challenge. This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 18:18. In sixth grade (aged 1112), he began attending Minnehaha Academy, a Christian private school in Minneapolis. There, Holmgren started practicing some of the Thunders core values on both ends of the floor like relentless defensive energy and a selfless, five-man-out offensive system, both of which come naturally to the 7-footer. 1 pick; knee injury) or Ben Simmons (2016 No. Unless youre Steph Curry, he said, you can always get better.. MINNEAPOLIS -- The top-rated high school basketball player in the country can't seem to escape his most viral moment. On the other hand; Dave's son Chet Holmgren has collected a cool net worth figure of $ 3 million. Three Minnesotans -- Duke's Tre Jones, Minnesota's Daniel Oturu and Arizona's Zeke Nnaji -- are projected to be selected early in the second round this year, per ESPN's most recent 2020 NBA mock draft. 2 overall pick suffers a Lisfranc injury to his right foot and will miss the entire upcoming season. "There are 14 roster spots at Minnesota and all of these talented kids in the area. For more NCAA basketball news, analysis, opinion and features, check out more from the FanSided college basketball section to stay on top of the latest action. Now is the time for change. Holmgren posted an all-black photo in solidarity with people of color on June 2, 2020. He also broke the record for the most blocks in a single Summer League game. Bazley is an athletic wing player and Mann was an explosive scorer off the bench. "It's too early to really rule anything out," he said. Even on the morning of his first surgery, in late August, he was talking on the phone and doing doughnuts on his knee scooter as he waited to head to the hospital. Blake Griffin was the top pick in 2009 but had to sit while recovering from a knee injury, as was the case with No. [4] In August 2019, Holmgren attracted national attention for crossing over basketball player Stephen Curry at Curry's own SC30 Select Camp. I see that as butchering the game of basketball.. Holmgren, per local basketball insiders, will only magnify that exposure for the players in the state's upcoming classes. And he did this against a series of elite opponents UCLA, Texas, Duke and, indeed, Texas Tech. At the conclusion of the regular season, Holmgren was named West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year. Although the issue is not a new phenomenon, the city's critical place on the basketball map is. Again, Holmgren seems to have that piece figured out at a young age as Presti further confirmed with his comments. It has to be the right fit. BENDER: Timme explodes in second-half rally vs. Memphis. But at the same time, he still gives you the ability to stretch the floor. But at the end of the day, thats just how I play basketball. I watch every game and look for something I can add to my game, said Holmgren in July. The Thunder whacked Memphis 87 . . Hes making his own interpretations within the offense and defense, which is stuff that you cant coach. You cant worry about it.. "The high school and AAU coaches have done a great job helping players develop and receive college scholarships. This isnt the path we would have chosen, Daigneault said, and its not the path he would have chosen, but hell benefit from the way this is stretching and straining him.. He brings respect to them.". Regardless of when Holmgren plays next, hell have the opportunity to push the Oklahoma City Thunder to the next level of success. Hes already gotten out and donated his as he signed autographs, took photos and even made some artwork with local children that were on site for the ribbon cutting of the basketball court the Thunder dedicated at Scissortail Park last week. There have been other instances of lottery picks missing what could have been their rookie years, including Jonas Valanciunas the No. 8M; Im on the same page.. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. It helps so much for the future. 1 pick, Holmgren smiled and said, I havent made a decision yet.. Thats my type of music that I listen to. Pitino always figured he could build a team in Minneapolis -- but not with talent from the area. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. "We're getting repeated players at that top level. Chet being a rim protector, hes gonna clean a lot of things at the rim. We've received your submission. Weve had great players, but nothing to the level of recruitment-wise and the uniqueness that Chet has, Morrison, now Gonzaga mens basketballs radio color analyst, told Andscape. Hell attack the Thunder program every day as he would have without the injury. But about a minute into the game, as Holmgren was defending James on a fast break, he planted his right foot awkwardly and came up limping. Minutes after he was selected number two overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Thunders Chet Holmgren downplayed a question he was asked about expectations for the upcoming year, saying that he just tries to live in the moment. Hes done a fantastic job of handling that stuff. Chet Holmgren is a top NBA prospect and the complete opposite of what you think, Gonzagas Chet Holmgren (left) has shaken off stereotypes in his rise to the top of NBA draft boards. I was around it and it grew on me. Expect to see Holmgren drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft. He used to be able to dunk on you, but he hasnt been able to in years and his knees still hurt. Chet Holmgren is one of the most intriguing stars college basketball has to offer this season. WALNUT CREEK, Calif. Gonzagas Chet Holmgren was not shy when asked about the obvious stereotypes that come with being a basketball star who looks like him. The No. And so thats been hard.. Holmgren was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1 prospect in the country should turn pro and pick the new G-League route after high school. "Minneapolis is a national city, but [the sentiment was] 'You're just going to have to recruit out of state because it's so hockey-centric.'". [19], The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Holmgren with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, making him the highest draft pick ever taken out of Gonzaga[20] and the highest pick from the state of Minnesota, topping Kevin McHale. 1 pick; foot injury) have gone on to All-Star careers. The surge of prospects has turned the state into an increasingly popular destination for college basketball's top coaches. Getting those on court reps in Summer League and some off court time with his teammates before the injury occurred allowed Holmgren to develop some crucial relationships. Population growth in the Twin Cities -- nearly 3 million people now live in the metro area -- is a factor, too. SAN FRANCISCO For someone involved in describing the basketball player that is Chet Holmgren, the first conundrum involves whether to call him unique. Thats a word that is properly misunderstood and misapplied, to the point its common to hear someone or something described with a misplaced modifier: so unique, very unique, kind of unique. His brother Tre, Gary Trent Jr. and Matthew Hurt were all decorated Minnesota prospects who chose to play for Krzyzewski after him. Its nave to think that hell step back on the court on Day 1 and be back to 100 percent, said Brian Sutterer, a sports medicine doctor in Missouri who has not treated Holmgren but has discussed Holmgrens injury on his YouTube channel. And perhaps along the way, more and more basketball fans will get to know the story of a player who is much more than what meets the eye. Drafted 2nd overall in the 2022 NBA draft, he played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. From wiped-out rookie seasons to all-NBA. "Now when I say I'm from Minnesota, they say, 'Whoa, did you play against this person or that person?' @ChetHolmgren @thecrawsover #thunder pic.twitter.com/AzUBYUgnyV, Nathan Thompson (@NathanDThompson) August 21, 2022. What can Chet Holmgren learn from Evan Mobley's Playoff experience? ", "Chet Holmgren, No. When you combine the size, skill and it factor that Holmgren brings to the table, its clear that the sky is the limit with what type of player he can be. 4 seed Arkansas at the Chase Center, he spoke at great length about what attracting the No. Its hard to maybe track that with traditional statistics., TSN's MARCH MADNESS HQLive NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Predictor tool. It even happened previously to the Thunder franchise: Nick Collison was the No. Its just Chet. 1 Zags team in 2013 to current All-American Drew Timme. After days of consultations with team doctors and specialists, Holmgren and his family met with his agent, Bill Duffy, and Thunder General Manager Sam Presti to decide about surgery and shutting down what was supposed to be his rookie season. Holmgren listed Minnesota, Gonzaga, Memphis, North Carolina, Georgetown, Michigan and Ohio State in a June tweet identifying the seven schools that made the cut for his services. When he does, Chet can provide floor spacing as a sniper from three, a la Mike Muscala. Gonzaga teammate Julian Strawther says that while Holmgren is focused on the court, he has swagger and exudes confidence off of it. "I personally don't know enough right now," Dave said. "It means the world," Ryan James, Minnesota recruiting expert at GopherIllustrated, said of Holmgren's place atop the prospect rankings. Marc J. Spears is the senior NBA writer for Andscape. But hes the most confident dude in the room no matter where he is., Hes not what you expect him to be when you look at him. Well see when we get to that point. Hes got an impact on the game, and its hard to measure sometimes, Few said. During training camp, he's at the Thunder ION from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., then comes back in the evening to support his teammates through practices and "soak up the knowledge". The neighborhood Chet Holmgren grew up in included families that were African American, Hispanic and Somalian. He was pretty good! So I got to figure out how to turn it into a blessing, how to make the most out of it., Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren has second-guessed the decisions that led to his season-ending foot injury. Although a trickle of local products turned pro in the years that followed -- Cole Aldrich, Alan Anderson, Jon Leuer, Royce White -- it was the group of Minnesota players who blossomed a decade later that altered the reputation of talent in the state. . "We're planning on going to school. Chet Holmgren and Evan Mobley have a lot in common. Drafted 2nd overall in the 2022 NBA draft, he played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. All 100 voters from a panel of reporters and broadcasters had Brown atop their ballot Wednesday. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft feels at home in multiple cultures: Everybodys going to judge you. 1 prospect or 2 or 3 or 4 or whatever and the expectations are just hes going to come in from the jump and dominate, Gonzaga coach Mark Few told The Sporting News. Hes one of a kind.. That is why I feel Ive been blessed to not only have been around a lot of Black culture, but other cultures in general.. AAU and high school coaches in the state will tell you that Minnesota's talent pool has always been respectable. The Thunder were hoping Holmgren could help them eventually can help them regain some of the glory from the Kevin Durant-Russell Westbrook era. [17] At the NCAA tournament, Holmgren recorded 19 points, 17 rebounds, 7 blocks and 5 assists in their 9372 opening round victory over Georgia State. But its also rooted in his personal upbringing, growing up in South Minneapolis in a diverse neighborhood. With only one Division I team in the state (University of St. Thomas will soon begin a transition to Division I) and less than a handful of spots in each recruiting class, prospects know early that they must set their sights wide. Ben Simmons went No. Holmgren will have the chance to perform at a high level after missing time because this year hell get assimilated physically, mentally and emotionally to a totally different way of life the difference between being an amateur and a professional. September 29, 2022 3:54 PM CDT. Per team policy, the Thunder declined to make any team medical personnel available for interviews. Hes skilled as a passer, shooter and limited ball handler, not to mention hes a legitimate lob threat. Another team that could have a lot of cap room this summer is the Oklahoma City Thunder. 1 prospect in the ESPN Top 100, will enter the 2022 NBA draft, he told ESPN. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, UConn embodies Danny Hurleys relentlessness, UConn demolishes Gonzaga to roll into Final Four, Our pick for UConn vs. Gonzaga in the Elite Eight. He found his way into pickup games with Joel Embiid, whose shots he reportedly blocked several times in one session, and with Kevin Durant, who later said that the seven-foot tall Holmgren had a rare combination of height and natural feel for the game and would be a problem for opponents in the N.B.A. Tre Holloman, a point guard ranked 58th in the class of 2022, has drawn offers from multiple Power 5 programs. Gonzaga freshman Chet Holmgren is one of the besst players in the country. At least one person isn't convinced he'll ever play college basketball, though. Holmgren (foot) underwent a successful secondary procedure Tuesday to remove hardware from his initial Lisfranc surgery in August, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports. As Gonzaga tried to figure out how properly to deploy him, Holmgren tried to adjust to the physical demands of Division I basketball. We expect that same tenacity will carry him through this period of time as we work together and support him during his rehabilitation.. There [are] no real holes to his game. Although hes not playing with the Thunder, he spends just about every day at the facility, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rehabbing, lifting weights and tweaking his jumper. After claiming the award the first two weeks of the 2021-22 season, Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren won it for a third time after leading the Bulldogs in scoring during their week-long stay in Las Vegas. Theres a Jamaican place thats two blocks from my house. It is just great to be able to be exposed to different things because at the end of the day, if you havent seen something you dont really know about it, Holmgren said. Other Minnesota players had starred for Power 5 programs in the past, but Tyus Jones both won a national title at Duke and reached his NBA dreams after one season. Hopefully that continues, we can get to know each other better and keep building chemistry.. Embiid, the No. Knowing we got some rim protection back there. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. The connections off the floor that hes made with the rest of his draft class Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams, as well as the rest of the group, will also be a major asset for him as he grinds through the rehab process. So, now is as good a time as any to familiarize yourself with one of the best players in the country. The Minnesota native plays physical, is an elite shot-blocker and has 3-point range. Macaroni and cheese. To some talent evaluators, he looks like the best player available; to others, he doesn't even belong in the consensus top three. When he was invited to play in Jamal Crawfords CrawsOver Pro-Am, which also featured LeBron James and the 2022 No. At 7 feet, 195 lb, Holmgren's unique, lanky frame has some concerned that he'll get injured in the NBA. The former top player in his high school class, Holmgren thrived in one season at Gonzaga before being selected second overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, earning a 12.0 C-RAM (gold rating) with a 95 . [10] He was named Gatorade National Player of the Year, Naismith Prep Player of the Year, Morgan Wootten National Player of the Year, a McDonald's All-American, and Minnesota Mr. Holmgren was also averaging 4.4 assists per game and 5.1 blocks per game. 2 recruit Holland decommits from Texas, Butler transfer Lukosius commits to Cincinnati, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', Penn's Dingle, top Ivy League player, to transfer, Utah Valley's Bandaogo entering transfer portal, Memphis' Hardaway hires Stansbury as assistant, Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24, Everything you need to know about "The Bag Game," a podcast on college hoops' bribery scandal, Emoni Bates continues to lead ESPN's latest regardless-of-class player rankings, How a summer without recruiting has left teams and prospects at a disadvantage, ESPN 2021 basketball recruiting player rankings, Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Although Holmgren is the first Minnesota player to secure the top ranking on ESPN's top-100 recruiting list, he's far from alone in a region that has emerged on the national scene. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. If that doesnt happen, he probably wont fall far. 2 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June, the biggest concern NBA teams had during the pre-draft process was his slight frame and size. Grassroots Sizzle head coach Brian Sandifer, Holmgren's coach on the AAU circuit, said the No. This isnt the path we would have chosen, Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault said, and its not the path he would have chosen, but hell benefit from the way this is stretching and straining him.. Were winning games by 4 points, were losing games by 4 points. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I dont have to try to come in and be Superman. He also posted a picture of himself at a Floyd protest on June 19, 2020. In addition, both Having a year to learn the league, to experience the cadence of the league, to work on his body, to understand the personnel in the league and all the different schemes, that's going to be extremely beneficial, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti said. They went 24-58 last season. Off the court, that meant adopting a dog, Drako, and doing charity work, like donating coats to families and hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for dozens of children in foster care. Traveling around, everybody kind of wants a look at him and a piece of him. I'm going to be competing with myself every single day competing with my mind to get through this rehab process and come out even better on the other end. [23] On July 5, 2022, Holmgren signed a rookie-scale contract with the Thunder. Thats something Im really looking forward to, said Lu Dort recently. [13] In June 2020, after the reclassification of Jonathan Kuminga, he became the number one player in the 2021 class, according to ESPN. Thats his greatest weapon against the difference in physical power, but its not going to disarm everyone. I'm following in the footsteps of everybody before me, around me and all the things that are laid out in front of me. Few said members of the Gonzaga staff are helping him with taking deeper, analytical looks at how the Zags perform when Holmgren is on the court, and the team is off the charts better when hes on the court. Significantly, it was Jones who kicked off the Minnesota-to-Duke pipeline that both boosted the Blue Devils and turned the Twin Cities into a more important hotbed for elite coaches. Chet Holmgren was a real-life cheat code in Gonzagas 83-63 blowout win against UCLA in Tuesdays Empire Classic. Its clear that Holmgren has been great for Gonzaga and this sort of success was pretty predictable when examining Holmgrens career up to this point. He had never been forced to slow down before. The soul food that I like is greens, cornbread, brisket, ribs. Some, like Greg Oden, the 2007 No. He wants to be really good and he wants to prove himself to the world. [7], On January 4, 2020, as a junior, Holmgren recorded nine points, 10 rebounds, and 12 blocks in a nationally televised victory over Sierra Canyon School, a nationally ranked team featuring Bronny James, Brandon Boston Jr., and Ziaire Williams. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24.5 ppg in 2021-22) and Josh Giddey (the No. Its hardly the first time that Holmgren has faced an obstruction on his path. He arrives at Gonzaga as the biggest prize to grace the Spokane campus, the. Few has coached so many different not just in identity, but in style big men during the course of Gonzagas two-decade reign as a college basketball power, from energetic Casey Calvary at the start to punishing J.P. Batista in the mid-2000s to slick-passing Kelly Olynyk of the first-ever No. Chet Holmgren didn't feel like he'd arrived in the N.B.A. The emergence of the state's talent pool has changed the paradigm. When it comes down to business, hes a businessman at the same time. after the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the No. As such, all eyes will be on him in his first NBA season as the team pivots from an underdog to a squads with expectations. Holmgren plays a strong inner and outer game, with superior three-point shooting compared to others of his size and position. Holmgren meets with Daigneault each week for at least a half an hour, when they talk about everything from philosophy to fourth-quarter situational strategy. 2 overall pick in the 2022 draft. 1 ranking in the 2021 class. They'll point to Minneapolis North High School product Khalid El-Amin, who helped UConn win its first national title in 1999. One of the reasons for Gonzagas consistent success has been the flexibility within the coaches system, to draw the absolute best out of a 7-1 widebody like Przemek Karnowski and a dynamic 6-8 power player like Brandon Clarke. But one of the beautiful things about March Madness is the way it draws in people who potentially would not otherwise watch college basketball. Holmgren is very capable of pulling a rebound off the rim and instantly igniting the offense by running it up the floor or firing off outlet passes. It's been great to get to know my teammates. Buzz about Ibrahim El-Amin, son of former UConn star Khalid El-Amin and a 2023 prospect, has grown over the past year too. The 19-year-old Holmgren showcased his length on a variety of dunks throughout the matchup between the top two teams in college basketball. 8M; Holmgren gets foot tested after injury at pro-am. I was trying to find every great player I could hoop against, Holmgren said. Holmgren is currently projected to be the No. So I was kind of just trying to go down the list.. It was hard to watch and hard to see things like that happen to your city, Holmgren told Andscape. They also picked UCLAs Peyton Watson at No. [3] By ninth grade, Holmgren had grown to 6ft 9in (2.06m). -) amerikai kosrlabdz, jelenleg az Oklahoma City Thunder jtkosa. With the conference semifinals set, let's take a look at the best player in each of the 8 first-round series. His asset and investment details cannot be found as of now. [18] As a freshman, he averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. A 2022-es drafton a msodik helyen vlasztottk. Morrison has been impressed with not only Holmgrens talent at his size, but his humility to take tough coaching from Gonzaga head coach Mark Few despite his budding star status. 2 Related. Hes one of the most unique prospects as far back as I can remember, one NBA scout told Andscape who recently watched Holmgren twice in person. Holmgren, 19, is a 7-footer who offers a unique skill set A versatile 7-footer who was a second-team Associated Press All-American in his only college season, Holmgren averaged 14.1 points and 9.9 rebounds per game and ranked fourth nationally with 3.7 blocks per game for the Zags. March Madness 2022: Ranking the 16 best . Jalen Suggs (Gonzaga) and Dain Dainja (Baylor) will join programs this season with legitimate national title aspirations. While much of Holmgrens time will duly be focused on his own rehab, hell also invest in something that hes done in every stop hes made as a player helping his teammates be their best selves. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) LAS VEGAS One by one, some of the NBA's . [4], As a freshman at Minnehaha Academy, Holmgren averaged 6.2 points and three rebounds per game. 1 overall in 2016 and missed the following season with a foot injury. People were like, This little white boy is trash. At the end of the day, Im not going to worry about it. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. And he didn't feel like he'd arrived after. I just have to show up and put in the work.. Kids nowadays are more prepared for the hype due to social media. For the first half of high school, Holmgrens teams at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis played without a home gym after a deadly natural gas explosion on campus. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images). 6 selection in 2013 and missed what would have been his first season with a knee problem, and Michael Porter Jr. was the 14th pick in the 2018 draft and missed the ensuing season with a back injury. Chet's father, Dave Holmgren, said he is analyzing every potential option, but college remains his top choice. Everybody's had my back through this, like I would for anybody else. The tall, lanky center from Minneapolis, Minnesota has been a dominant force for the Gonzaga Bulldogs this season and hes got a chance to help his team contend for a national title this season. [9] On April 19, 2021, Holmgren announced his commitment and signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for Gonzaga, following his former high school teammate Jalen Suggs. Anyone can read what you share. He doesn't want an 'NBA combine' school.". I was questioning everything down to: Why am I playing defense in a pro-am game? he said. Holmgren has a unique, deep shooting ability and a set of skills at 7-foot-1 that is rare, and hes also a great shot-blocker and rebounder. It's a wake-up call for [college] coaches. Related Articles. [5] After the season, he had success with his Amateur Athletic Union team Grassroots Sizzle at the Under Armour Association, earning tournament most valuable player honors. He began his NFL career as a quarterbacks' coach and later as an offensive coordinator with the San Francisco 49ers, where they won Super Bowls XXIII and XXIV. He is shooting 39.2 percent from long distance, but that includes a 50 percent run from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 and a 1-for-14 stretch that began with the teams most recent loss, at Saint Marys on Feb. 26. The 7-foot-1 freshman center went coast-to-coast on an explosive drive in the. Fortunately for Holmgren, all the goals he set for himself before this season are still possible in the 2023-24 campaign. [26], Listed as a center, many observers note that the lanky Holmgren is a versatile player who moves, handles, shoots, and jumps fluidly and deftly, more like a guard than a big man. Oklahoma City Thunder star rookie Chet Holmgren will be out for the 2022-23 season after the team announced he suffered a Lisfranc injury to his right foot. ", "Coaches recognize there is talent here," said Larry McKenzie, the only high school coach in Minnesota with multiple state championships at two schools (Minneapolis North, Patrick Henry). Chet Holmgren's injury, OKC's outlook and the future of summer pro-ams. 4 jersey retired the first such honor bestowed by the team in the Oklahoma City era and remains part of the teams front office. [25], Holmgren represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia. Holmgren is averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 3.7 blocks in 27 minutes per game. With three more blocked shots, he will be Gonzaga's single-season leader. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. The Thunders core includes Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey, Lu Dort, Darius Bazley and Tre Mann. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages. Presti noted that one thing that the Thunder wont be able to do this season is see how Holmgren slides in alongside core players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey and Lu Dort. | https://t.co/Jiq9l6EY3W pic.twitter.com/SsGCFueT2q, OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) August 25, 2022, Holmgren joins a list of high draft picks who lost their rookie years to injuries, including Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Blake Griffin. As a result, he emerged as one of the highest ranked players in the 2021 class and started receiving more NCAA Division I interest. To help Holmgren cope, Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault gave him a copy of Mans Search for Meaning. That best-selling 1946 book, written by Viktor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor, emphasizes finding meaning amid suffering. With the arrival of the NCAA tournament, one of the brightest lights will be on Gonzaga, as the storied basketball school tries to win its first championship.
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