No Nigel, no problem? Not exactly. It’s always an issue, or at least a potential one, when lining up without the best player on the team and one of the top players in the nation.
There is a lot to be said for watching Gonzaga’s undefeated season from the comfort of your living room. The hot dogs are cheaper, for one thing. The seats are more comfortable. Replays are always available. And when something odd happens, you may just find out what’s going on. Such was the case Saturday night in the Kennel – and at home.
Gonzaga’s depth, balance and defense have been strengths all season. They took on added importance Saturday with leading scorer Nigel Williams-Goss sidelined by an ankle injury.