Gonzaga's star forward, Braden Huff, will be sidelined for 4 to 8 weeks due to a left knee injury, according to a school spokesperson. This news comes as a setback for the team, as Huff has been a standout performer this season. The 6-foot-10 junior has been a key player, averaging an impressive 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, with an outstanding field goal percentage of over 66%. He's also been on a scoring streak, hitting the 20-point mark eight times, including a remarkable five-game stretch in December where he averaged an incredible 24.4 points and 5.4 rebounds, with a standout 37-point performance against Campbell. Huff's impact is significant, as he's currently tied with Graham Ike as Gonzaga's top scorer and is second in rebounding. With his absence, head coach Mark Few has some strategic decisions to make. He might opt for a smaller lineup, starting Tyon Grant-Foster alongside Ike, or he could give the seldom-used 7-footer Ismaila Diagne more playing time off the bench. The team's next game is against Washington State, and the absence of Huff will undoubtedly be a challenge for the No. 9 ranked Gonzaga, who are currently 17-1 and 5-0 in the WCC.
