Gonzaga University NCAA News

The 2009 season was one of the more memorable seasons for the West Coast Conference, some more than others.

Gonzaga's Micah Downs will play for the Phoenix Suns' summer league team, said a team spokesman on Wednesday.

After testing the waters once, returning to Gonzaga for his senior year and then watching as fellow teammate Austin Daye went ahead of him to the NBA, Jeremy Pargo isn't giving up just yet.

Like most recent college graduates, former Gonzaga basketball players Micah Downs, Josh Heytvelt and Jeremy Pargo are looking for work.

Austin Daye needs a little work on his baby-handling skills. During the Pistons' first-round selection's first opportunity to meet with fans Saturday morning at the Meijer store in Madison Heights, Daye could manage only an awkward smile as he gingerly held 10-month-old Leandrea Posey for a photo taken by the baby's mother, Leah.

The reviews are in and many of them aren't very kind. Yes, plenty of criticism - from fans and pundits alike - has been directed toward the Detroit Pistons because they selected Austin Daye with the 15th pick in last week's draft.

Austin Daye showed plenty of offensive moves in his workout with the Pistons. He displayed versatility and toughness.

Former Rainier Beach and Louisville star Terrence Williams was taken by the New Jersey Nets with the No.

Lanky frame with an impressive wingspan. Considered too skinny to make a major impact in the NBA.

It's been good to be a freshman point guard for the Memphis Tigers in the past two drafts.

Terrence Williams' star track moved farther east, to the opposite coast. Austin Daye's bold move paid off.

The Detroit Pistons picked Gonzaga's Austin Daye with the 15th overall pick in the NBA draft.

Cinderella, meet your protege, Cinderella. Or rather, Gonzaga is going to Seattle this coming December to play the new up-and-coming team in the NCAA, Davidson.

Last year Michael Beasley was destined to be the first pick at the NBA Draft until the Chicago Bulls chose Memphis' Derrick Rose after a late surge.

One point guard didn't show. Another did, and not only worked out, but did so much to the Jazz's surprise.

Louisville power forward Earl Clark, listed on some mock drafts as a Bulls' target, skipped Sunday's draft workout at the Berto Center.

Here's the list of tomorrow's pre-draft workout participants for the Blazers in Portland.

Trade Bosh?: He's the face of the franchise. By far Toronto's best player. But he wants to opt out next year.

Some draft experts say former Gonzaga star Josh Heytvelt sits on the bubble between the first and second round.

Luke Harangody decided to return to college for his senior year and a chance to become the leading scorer in Notre Dame history .