Gonzaga Bulldogs 2022-23 season preview: Guard Malachi Smith

The college basketball season is nearly back, and Mark Few's Gonzaga Bulldogs are primed for another deep run into the NCAA Tournament. This year's squad features a ton of talent, including fan favorites, solid veterans, young guys looking to prove something, and incoming transfers ready to make an impact right away.Perhaps the biggest acquisition this offseason is Chattanooga transfer guard Malachi Smith. Smith began his career as a backup at Wright State, and is now primed to take on a big role for the No. 1 team in the country. His history, and how we got here, is discussed in the first segment.Then, we talk about Smith's best and worst case scenarios for his first year in Spokane. Will his ridiculous efficiency translate at a higher level, especially with better teammates around him? And can he handle primary point guard duties when Nolan Hickman is on the bench?We discuss his realistic role and expectations in the final segment, along with a conversation about his potential pro career and whether NBA teams will give him a look or not.Video Breakdown on Malachi Smith: }https://scorezagsscore.com/2022/07/28/video-breakdown-why-malachi-smith-is-the-perfect-fit-for-the-22-23-gonzaga-bulldogs/Link to my new website all about Gonzaga: }https://scorezagsscore.com/Danny Evans GoFundMe: }https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-coach-danny-evans-his-childrenJeremy Eaton GoFundMe: }https://www.gofundme.com/f/r8yj3-jeremys-cancer-fundhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnZagsLocked on Zags - Part of the Locked on Podcast Network.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.PrizePicksDon’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “LOCKEDON” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy!NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. C3fXiHupJDC9byuRc45r Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices