March Madness: 5 players Pacers should watch in the NCAA tournament
![Commissioner of the NBA (National Basketball Association) Adam Silver speaks during a press conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) Commissioner of the NBA (National Basketball Association) Adam Silver speaks during a press conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 18, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/0be22cd43e23e3fcc2c59e8040fface74f96b080ea373f97b1a708ba9276565c.jpg)
4. Julian Strawther- G/F, Gonzaga; Projected Late First Round
Like Andrew Nembhard, Julian Strawther is an older guard/wing prospect out of Gonzaga. He has good size, standing 6’7″ and weighing in at 205 lbs. His frame makes him a reliable defender on and off the ball, and he has decent offensive upside. His shooting this season has been impressive–he’s made 42% of his 3-point shots on over 5 attempts per game. Strawther’s shot is most potent in catch and shoot situations, but he’s shown growth as a ball handler that allows him to get into more pull-ups and showcase his ability to be a connector in Gonzaga’s offense.
Strawther would provide the Pacers with defensive versatility as well as shooting off the bench, and could develop into a secondary ball handler. His role at Gonzaga has prepared him to be an impactful second-unit player at the NBA level.
The 3-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs play the 14-seeded Grand Canyon Lopes at 7:35pm Friday (3/17).