While it will take a while to build back up with the grad transfer rule, it may not be as difficult as it seems. Gonzaga looked fairly weak this year at this point last year. Most thought Karnowski was done due to his back. Few thought that Zach Collins would be this good so soon. They were short a guard.
Karnowski comes back
Collins is a first round draft pick
They pick up Jordan Mathews as a key graduate transfer
Even if we have a rough year next year, if we can pick up a transfer or two and a juco player and add a good grad transfer in 2018-2019 there is no reason we have to stay near the bottom of the Big East for two more years. Admittedly, next year looks rough and I doubt we can right the ship that quickly. However, with so many transfers, juco guys and grad transfers, it is easier than in the past to fix things quickly, IF YOU HAVE A COACH THAT CAN ATTRACT THE TALENT
Karnowski comes back
Collins is a first round draft pick
They pick up Jordan Mathews as a key graduate transfer
Even if we have a rough year next year, if we can pick up a transfer or two and a juco player and add a good grad transfer in 2018-2019 there is no reason we have to stay near the bottom of the Big East for two more years. Admittedly, next year looks rough and I doubt we can right the ship that quickly. However, with so many transfers, juco guys and grad transfers, it is easier than in the past to fix things quickly, IF YOU HAVE A COACH THAT CAN ATTRACT THE TALENT