Chet Holmgren is off to a historic start with Gonzaga
No. 1 recruit Chet Holmgren has put five games in the books this season with the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and the 7-foot-1 standout is putting up historic numbers to start his collegiate career.
The latest performance came on Monday as Holmgren led the No. 1 Bulldogs to a win over Central Michigan to tip off the Good Sam Empire Classic from Las Vegas, Nevada. Holmgren recorded 19 points, five rebounds, three blocked shots and two assists in 20 minutes of work.
The 19-year-old once again flashed his unique size and skillset in the victory on Monday. On one sequence, in particular, Holmgren blocked a shot and then took the ball coast-to-coast to finish for the and-1 attempt on the other end.
Rejection. Coast to coast. And-1.
Chet Holmgren is unreal 🤯 pic.twitter.com/7fqm8yc02N
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 23, 2021
On the season, Holmgren is averaging 12.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 3.4 blocks on 70.4% shooting from the field.
Holmgren is the only Division I player over the last 25 years to total at least 60 points, 15 assists, 15 blocks and shoot 70% from the field and free-throw line over any five-game span, according to Stats Perform.
Remarkably, he has done that over the first five games of his career.
Another big night from CHET HOLMGREN 🤩 @ChetHolmgren (via @ZagMBB)
19 PTS
5 REB
2 AST
3 BLK
7/9 FG
2/4 3PTOnly played 20 minutes 💪 pic.twitter.com/fatuzkhKfp
— Overtime (@overtime) November 23, 2021
Holmgren, who was the highest-ranked recruit to commit to Gonzaga, has shown why he was so highly touted coming into this year. He is currently a candidate to be the No. 1 overall pick next year and has shown why he should be in the conversation.
After defeating Central Michigan, Holmgren and Gonzaga will face off against No. 2 UCLA on Tuesday night. He struggled against No. 5 Texas on Nov. 13, recording just two points, so it will be worth monitoring to see how he performs against another highly-ranked opponent.
Gonzaga and UCLA will tip off at 10 p.m. EST on ESPN.
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