Zach Norvell Jr.
Jersey: 23 Position: G
Age: 26 Height: 6-5 Weight: 205
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birthdate: Dec. 9, 1997
Bio: Product of Simeon Career Academy, powerhouse Chicago program that counts Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker among its graduates. Nominated for the McDonald's All-American game but didn't make final roster. Ranked No. 76 in the ESPN Top 100. Averaged 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists his senior season. Led Simeon to a 30-4 record and third in Class 4A state tournament. Averaged 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists as a junior. Poured in 53 points, including 14 3-pointers, in an AAU game in Las Vegas. Chose Gonzaga over Florida State, Georgetown and Iowa State. Nicknamed 'Snacks' because of his affinity for sweets as a youngster. Also referred to as 'Microwave' by teammates because of his ability to provide instant offense.
So Scouting report: Projected starter at wing. Took over starting role in eighth game last season following Corey Kispert’s ankle injury. Good size, strength and toughness. Confident player who led team in clutch baskets. High basketball IQ, clever passer and crafty working off ball screens. Left-hander has great shooting range and strong finisher inside.
Fr Scouting report: Earned WCC Newcomer of the Year award. Averaged 12.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Shot 45.6 percent from the field, 37 percent on 3-pointers and 80 percent at the free-throw line. Made numerous crunch-time baskets, including 3-pointers that spurred NCAA Tournament wins over UNC Greensboro and Ohio State. First double-double came in tourney win over Ohio State with season-high 28 points and 12 boards. Season-high eight assists vs. Santa Clara and five steals vs. North Dakota. Averaged 37 minutes in three NCAA Tournament games. Posted 20-point games against Washington and Creighton.
Fr. Scouting report: Redshirted after a summer knee injury was slow to heal. Scored 18 points in 23 minutes in exhibition win over West Georgia.
Career Stats
| Per Game | Team | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | PFPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
| 17-18 | Gonz | 37 | 29 | 27.0 | 12.7 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.1 | .456 | .370 | .800 |
| 18-19 | Gonz | 32 | 31 | 30.4 | 15.8 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | .459 | .387 | .856 |
| Career | 69 | 60 | 28.6 | 14.1 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | .457 | .379 | .829 | |
| Totals | Team | G | GS | Min | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | REB | A | Stl | Blk | TO | PF | Pts |
| 17-18 | Gonz | 37 | 29 | 999 | 161 | 353 | 77 | 208 | 72 | 90 | 39 | 143 | 85 | 42 | 3 | 58 | 79 | 471 |
| 18-19 | Gonz | 32 | 31 | 973 | 167 | 364 | 87 | 225 | 83 | 97 | 23 | 137 | 100 | 45 | 2 | 40 | 54 | 504 |
| Career | 69 | 60 | 1972 | 328 | 717 | 164 | 433 | 155 | 187 | 62 | 280 | 185 | 87 | 5 | 98 | 133 | 975 | |
Game Logs
| Date | Opp | Result | Min | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | REB | A | Stl | Blk | TO | PF | Pts |
| 11/6 | IdaSt | W 120-79 | 28 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| 11/10 | TxSo | W 104-67 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 11/15 | TexA&M | W 94-71 | 30 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 11/19 | @Ill | W 84-78 | 28 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
| 11/20 | Ari | W 91-74 | 40 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 11/21 | Duke | W 89-87 | 36 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| 11/26 | NDakSt | W 102-60 | 25 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 12/1 | @Cre | W 103-92 | 39 | 9 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 12/5 | Wash | W 81-79 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 |
| 12/9 | @Tenn | L 73-76 | 30 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 12/15 | @UNC | L 90-103 | 37 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 12/18 | Tx-Ar | W 89-55 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| 12/21 | Denver | W 101-40 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 12/28 | NortAL | W 96-51 | 26 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| 12/31 | CS-Bk | W 89-54 | 31 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
| 1/5 | SantaC | W 91-48 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 1/10 | Pac | W 67-36 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 1/12 | @SanFr | W 96-83 | 38 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 1/17 | LyMnt | W 73-55 | 24 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| 1/19 | @Por | W 89-66 | 34 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 1/24 | @SantaC | W 98-39 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 1/31 | @BYU | W 93-63 | 33 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2/2 | SD | W 85-69 | 38 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 2/7 | SanFr | W 92-62 | 30 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| 2/9 | StMry | W 94-46 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 2/14 | @LyMnt | W 73-60 | 33 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 2/16 | @SD | W 79-67 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 2/21 | Pepper | W 92-64 | 30 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 21 |
| 2/23 | BYU | W 102-68 | 33 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| 2/28 | @Pac | W 86-66 | 29 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| 3/2 | @StMry | W 69-55 | 32 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 3/11 | Pepper | W 100-74 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 |