Olynyk joins Gonzaga

Canadian guard/forward Kelly Olynyk, who stands at 6'10, signed a letter-of-intent with Gonzaga University. The announcement was made by head coach Mark Few.

The South Kamloops High senior was key in guiding his team to a 36-2 record, finishing third in the AAA High School Boys' Basketball Championships in March. Olynyk led the tournament with an average of 36.5 points, scoring 146 in four games and grabbed 15.5 rebounds per game. He also averaged 7.2 assists, 3.8 blocks and 2.2 steals.

"Kelly is an exceptional shooter and ball handler and will provide both an inside and outside presence for us," Few said. "He played point guard in high school and has great court awareness. He continues to develop his game and improve his skills."

Olynyk joins Mangisto Arop who already played his first year in Gonzaga. Both players were part of the National Elite Development Academy (NEDA). Last Summer Olynyk was a member of the Canadian Junior Men's National Team and played in the FIBA Americas U18 tournament in Formosa, Argentina.