Emmanuel Innocenti Commits to Gonzaga

Emmanuel Innocenti from Tarleton State has officially committed to Gonzaga. The 6’5” freshman wing started 33 games for the Texans while averaging 6.6 points on 40.6 FG%, 6.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.7 steals. He was named a WAC All-Freshman and was alsoon the WAC All-Defensive Team.

Innocenti is a physical, athletic, long wing at 6’5”. On offense, he likes to play in transition and can act as a secondary ball handler. His stats don’t jump off the page but his impact on the defensive end sure does. The Bergamo, Italy native has excellent defensive instincts and timing. He makes his money when he gets out in the passing lanes and turns defense into offense.

Gonzaga’s transfer portal additions:

Michael Ajayi

Khalif Battle

Emmanuel Innocenti

Gonzaga’s transfer portal subtractions:

Luka Krajnovic

Pavle Stosic

Colby Brooks

I’d say that was a pretty decent exchange of players. Innocenti won’t see a ton of minutes in his first season with the Zags but you will see him in certain defensive situations or in the closing of games. He still has three years of eligibility so he’s a project player with a ton of upside.

Gonzaga now has 11 scholarship players on the roster with 2 available to be given out. Will a rim protector and backup point guard be the last two finds through the transfer portal?

Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on Twitter @a_cravalho