Corey Kispert
Basketball player with Gonzaga Bulldogs
A basketball player was part of the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's team during college, achieving significant attention for his shooting ability and leadership on the court. During the 2020-2021 season, the team reached the NCAA Championship game. Following college, entered the NBA draft and was selected in the first round by the Washington Wizards in 2021. Played as a forward and contributed to the team's offense.
Reaching the NCAA Championship game with Gonzaga in 2021
Selected 15th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards
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