"Let the chips fall where they may" - Drew Timme sounds unstirred about not winning title with Gonzaga as he prepares for final ride with Bulldogs
Drew Timme has had an incredible career on the basketball court for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. And now he's preparing for his last March Madness with the university.
Gonzaga has been one of the country's top teams throughout Timme's illustrious career. However, that hasn't translated into a national championship for the talented big man. Timme knows that this is his last ride, but that hasn't swayed the confidence of the skilled center.
The Bulldogs (28-5) head into March Madness as a No. 3 seed and have a first-round matchup against No.14 Grand Canyon (24-11) on Friday at 4:35 p.m PT on truTV.
While many don't see the Bulldogs as national championship contenders like previous years, Timme is OK with that.
"I'm just kinda like, f**k it. We've put in the work," Timme told The Athletic's Dana O'Neil. "Let the chips fall where they may."
Drew Timme is the latest beloved Gonzaga star on one last quest for a national title.
Will he too leave empty-handed?
"I'm just kinda like, f— it. We've put in the work," the senior says. "Let the chips fall where they may."
Drew Timme and Gonzaga Bulldogs look to make a run in March Madness
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have become a bit of a sleeper in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. In previous seasons, Gonzaga was viewed as a team that could contend for a national championship.
This year, the Bulldogs have featured a more veteran roster. Timme has led the charge with another outstanding season.
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After testing the NBA draft waters after averaging 18.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game last season, Timme returned to Gonzaga for his senior season.
In his final year with the Bulldogs, Timme took another step forward with his play on the court, averaging 20.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He's also shooting 62.4% from the field and 63.6% from the free-throw line.
Timme is a three-time All-American (making the first team this season) and the two-time West Coast Conference Player of the Year. He won the Karl Malone Award as the nation's top power forward last season and is a finalist for the honor this season.
Gonzaga will look to take care of business in the opening round against Grand Canyon. Anything can happen at this time of the year in March Madness.
The goal is simple for the Bulldogs: survive and advance. With a roster that features a number of players with tournament experience, the Bulldogs will be a team to monitor closely in each round.