Gonzaga's Strawther thrives in native Vegas, honors late mom
Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther, center, sits on the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Central Michigan on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther, center, sits on the bench during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Central Michigan on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Nov. 23, 2021 01:15 AM EST
Central Michigan guard Oscar Lopez Jr. (32) shoots against Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Central Michigan guard Oscar Lopez Jr. (32) shoots against Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Nov. 23, 2021 12:07 AM EST
UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) fouls Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) fouls Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)

Nov. 24, 2021 12:36 AM EST
Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) dribbles around Central Michigan guard Oscar Lopez Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) dribbles around Central Michigan guard Oscar Lopez Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Nov. 23, 2021 01:24 AM EST
Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) celebrates the team's win over Central Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) celebrates the team's win over Central Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Nov. 23, 2021 01:34 AM EST