International basketball’s top prospect Alex Twohy has committed to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, he told ESPN on Tuesday.
“Gonzaga stands out with a history of winning and developing international players,” Twohy said. “It’s special to learn from a great coach like Mark Few.”
Twohy chose Gonzaga over Villanova, Michigan, Davidson after making an official visit to all four schools in October with his parents. showed interest in
The 18-year-old Australian is making her senior national team debut at FIBA competition in February 2021 and is considered one of the most promising international prospects for college in the 2023 class . He scored 12 points in 17 minutes of action in his FIBA World Cup Qualifier in August and was invited to represent Australia in his FIBA Qualifier window in addition this week. Unusual for a player his age.
Toohey has been developing for the past two years at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, but he delivered an explosive performance at the NBA Academy Games in Atlanta in July this year, marking his first ever first-rate lead in leading an Academy squad. was able to establish its position. He finished second in scoring and fifth in rebounding while shooting 60% from the field.
The combination of Tweey’s physique, game sense, toughness and ability to play across the floor gives him great potential as a college student and could ultimately help him emerge as an NBA prospect in Gonzaga as well. I have. Last April in the Australian U20 State Championship he played three years he led the tournament with 6.3 assists per game primary he ball he was used as a handler and one of the best rebounders in the event surfaced as one (8.6 per game). Toohey also played professionally in his NBL1 competition in Australia, the second division of his country, showing notable improvement as a perimeter his shooter (44% 3P%) and impressive in the games he participated in. Assisted the Center of Excellence team in achieving his 11-2 record. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and a 58% field goal percentage in 23 minutes per game.
Tooey said he was drawn to the level of competition in college basketball and the prospect of playing in a national championship at Gonzaga.
“One of the most important things for me is the possibility of building something special as a team. I see that culture in college and it’s what makes Australians great players and can help teams win.It’s what makes players recognized.”
Toohey is the latest in a string of notable players to emerge from the fledgling NBA academy system in 2017, but also the most avenue for elite international talent to use as a stepping stone to make the NBA. has already emerged as one of thecounting lottery tickets Josh Guiddy, Benedict Maturin, Dyson Daniels among alumni of the last two years. Toohey says the actual work they do in Canberra is key behind the considerable success the alumni have enjoyed in college basketball and the professional ranks.
“It’s the preparation and work that we put into training, along with a focus on the weight room and recovery,” Twohy said. Our coaches are a constant reminder of what we are preparing for.We have been taught what it takes to be a professional. This is what has allowed so many Academy graduates to exceed expectations.”
Tweey spent some more time in the US and was invited to the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland in April before joining Gonzaga for the Tarkanian Classic and NBA Academy G League Winter Showcase in Las Vegas next month. There is also a possibility that
Tooey, the second commitment Gonzaga has received in the 2023 class, joins sniper wing Dusty Stromer, ESPN’s 48th recruit from Southern California.with seniors Drew Tim, Malachi Smith When Anton Watson Graduation, and Predicted 2nd Round Picks Julian Strother When Nolan Hickman Despite potentially dropping into the NBA ranks, Zags still has work to do next season that could end up largely through the NCAA transfer portal.
Jonathan Gibbony is an NBA draft expert, founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analysis service used by NBA, NCAA, and international teams.
