For all the success Gonzaga has had for nearly two decades now, it wasn’t until this season that the Zags lost two guys at the same time who made an NBA opening-night roster.
And even this year, it wasn’t a sure thing that both Sabonis and Wiltjer would make the NBA.
Sabonis was drafted 11th and is averaging 21.7 minutes for Oklahoma City, but Wiltjer had to make it via the free-agent route.
Wiltjer wasn’t drafted but signed with the Rockets and made the team’s opening roster. He was sent down to the D-League Rio Grande Valley Vipers for five games last month but is currently back with Houston.
“We’re really proud of what Kyle and Domas have been able to do,” Few said. “But also I’m happy and very pleased with the new guys we have stepping in.”
