Chet Holmgren on possible Gonzaga connection with Sabonis: 'I could work really well with Domas' / News - Basketnews.com

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Many NBA draft analysts see a top prospect, Chet Holmgren, as a No. 1 or No. 2 pick in the upcoming draft.

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The Sacramento Kings — owners of the No. 4 pick — have minor chances to select the American talent. However, Holmgren himself has considered the possibility.

Talking with reporters, Holmgren was asked about his potential fit with Kings' go-to guys De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. The 7-foot center said he would form a strong frontcourt pair in Sacramento, stressing that Sabonis is a fellow former Gonzaga star.

The Lithuanian two-time All-Star played two seasons at Gonzaga before going 11th overall in the 2016 draft.

"Those are obviously two great players and a former Zag, so obviously I have high regards for Domas," Holmgren said, per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. "Just figuring out what their strengths are, how they like to play, and how I could pair with them well.

"I feel like I can pair with almost anybody with my variety of skills to help them out as well as myself, spacing the floor vertically as well as horizontally. And I played with a great Gonzaga big man last year in Drew Timme, so I feel like there would be a Zag connection there whether it's high-low or however we do it. I feel like I could work really well with Domas or whoever I'm playing with."

Holmgren averaged 14.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 3.7 blocks as a freshman at Gonzaga, helping the Bulldogs go 28-4 to reach the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

According to ESPN's mock draft, the top three of the 2022 draft are still in order. Projected to go, number one overall is Auburn's Jabari Smith, the second is Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, and the third ranks Duke's American-Italian Paolo Banchero.

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