Nigel Williams-Goss
Jersey: 5 Position: G
Age: 30 Height: 6-3 Weight: 195
Hometown: Happy Valley, Ore., U.S.
Birthdate: Sept. 16, 1994
Bio: Williams-Goss played two seasons at Washington before deciding to transfer. Visited Providence and UNLV, canceled visit to Ohio State after committing to Gonzaga. McDonald’s All-American who played four years at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. Ranked 19th in ESPN's top 100, 33rd by Rivals and 48th by Scout.com. GU Dean's list (GPA 3.5-3.84) honoree for fall semester.
Jr Scouting report: Washington transfer is a do-it-all point guard. Fills up numerous columns on stat sheet. Tough matchup because of his ability to penetrate and finish or draw fouls. Underrated defender who had 69 steals in two seasons at Washington. On watch lists for Bob Cousy Award (top point guard), Naismith Trophy (player of year) and Wooden Award. Earned second-team All-Pac-12 in 2015 with averages of 15.6 points, 5.9 assists and 4.7 rebounds. Scored in double figures 23 times and led team in assists 23 times. Named third-team academic All-American, the first in Husky program history. Averaged 13.3 points 4.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists to make Pac-12 All-Freshman team. Scored 32 points against Oregon State.