After re-evaluating Collins, the Blazers determined that the big man wouldn't be able to return to action at any point during the postseason. The timetable means that Collins is expected to be sidelined for Games 3 and 4 as well. And Jalen Suggs and now Hunter Sallis, who seem to have it OK to turn down a North Carolina in favor of Gonzaga. Collins took a small step forward last week by doing limited shooting and dribbling drills for the first time in two and a half months, but he still has multiple hurdles in the recovery process to clear before a return to game action can be considered imminent. If Collins checks out well during his initial workouts, he could be ready to contribute whenever the season resumes. Even if leagues that have one or two roster spots available for injured players, Collins' lengthy timetable probably doesn't make him a high-priority stash option. Collins had his cast removed from his surgically-repaired left ankle in early February, but the big man remains without a clear timeline for making his 2020-21 debut. Wenyen Gabriel will likely continue to start at power forward in Collins' stead to help guard the Lakers' bigs and wings in the Blazers' first-round playoff series. Gonzaga fell just short in 2020-21, but it deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to early rankings. Without Collins, Portland's already-shallow frontcourt depth will be tested even further. Zach Collins. He's spent the past five weeks recovering from surgery at his home in Las Vegas, but now that his cast has been removed, he'll return to Portland to begin his rehabilitation process in earnest. Few leveled up … [16][17] During the 2016–17 season, he averaged 10 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks over 17.3 minutes of playing time per game. Zach Collins (born November 19, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Because teams haven't been holding practices during the shutdown, Collins hasn't had the opportunity to test out his shoulder in full-contract drills on the court, but he's likely to do so at some point in May, when clubs are expected to reopen their facilities. Gonzaga is now a masterful blend of top-rated recruits, international prospects, and hard-working local guys. Gonzaga’s rosters through the years typically have been anchored by experienced upperclassmen, supplemented by a key transfer or two and incoming freshmen. Collins hasn't played since injuring his shoulder back in October, but he's been deemed fully healthy, and the face of the franchise sees him as the starter at power forward. Hopefully, I get back out there soon.". Collins tweaked his left ankle early in Saturday's play-in game against Memphis, forcing him out after just seven minutes of action. In these cases, the average was taken. Gonzaga has amassed talent for years, but a symbolic shift occurred in 2016 when forward Zach Collins became the first McDonald’s All-American to sign with the Bulldogs out of high school. At that point, the only one-and-done Gonzaga had produced was Zach Collins, whose NBA stock didn’t take off until late in the 2017 season. The Trail Blazers were originally anticipating Collins would return by mid-to-late January, but this will change the timeline drastically. [19][20], At the conclusion of his freshman season, Collins announced his intention to forgo his final three years of college eligibility and enter the 2017 NBA draft. [18] In the national semifinal game of the 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, Collins scored 14 points, collected 13 rebounds, and made six blocks, as the Bulldogs defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks, 77–73, sending them to their first national championship game. Collins (shoulder) said last week that he remains optimistic he'll be cleared to play shortly after being re-evaluated in early March, Jamie Goldberg of The Oregonian reports. 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Collins will start at power forward next to Jusuf Nurkic during Friday's restart opener against the Grizzlies, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports. Now listed as out indefinitely, Collins could easily miss the entire season, which ends in early March. It's unclear which alignment the Blazers will use during the seeding games, but the Collins vs. Whiteside battle will be one to monitor in the coming days. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins provided an update regarding his injury rehabilitation during a meeting with the media over Zoom session earlier this week. For what it's worth, coach Terry Stotts did note that he hasn't ruled out starting Nurkic and Whiteside together. He was drafted by the Sacramento Kings with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft but was later traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Seeing his first action since early in the regular season, Collins got the start at power forward and played just under 20 minutes, as was the case for the rest of Portland's starting five. "Not being able to play sucks, but I'm just trying to make the most of it. Collins (shoulder) has healed from his injury and is expected to play once the season resumes, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports. [8][9], Despite being rated as a four-star prospect, Collins was named to the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game. Regardless, whatever capacity Collins sees the floor in, he provides a unique three-and-D skillset in the frontcourt. Collins is questionable to return to Saturday's play-in game against the Grizzlies due to left ankle inflammation. This puts Collins out at least until early March, though he'll likely remain sidelined even longer, depending on how fares in rehab. 10 in NBA Draft, Kings Trade Him to Blazers", "ZACH COLLINS UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL SHOULDER SURGERY", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zach_Collins&oldid=1015275399, Basketball players at the 2017 NCAA Men's Division I Final Four, Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball players, Pages using infobox basketball biography with unsupported parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. [23] On November 5, 2019, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that Collins had undergone successful surgery in repairing his left labrum and was expected to be sidelined for about four months. Collins underwent surgery on his left labrum and will be re-evaluated in four months, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. After cycling through Mario Hezonja and Nassir Little as replacements in the lineup for Collins, Portland ultimately signed Carmelo Anthony in late November to fill the void on the top unit. Washington and won the USA tournament. 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Collins, who officially has been diagnosed with a left ankle Malleolar stress reaction, is out for Game 2 and is set to be re-evaluated in one week, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. If this year’s team keeps it up, that number could grow, too. John Collins (Atlanta Hawks) with an alley oop vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, 03/18/2021 In fact, one-third of the Gonzaga players who made it into the NBA are currently on NBA rosters. Collins picked up six points (3-5 FG), four rebounds, a block and an assist in Thursday's scrimmage against the Pacers. Anthony Tolliver and Mario Hezonja are expected to benefit with Collins out of the picture. Collins will undergo season-ending surgery to address the left ankle injury he suffered Aug. 15, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Collins apparently doesn't view the extended recovery timeline as a concern, though even if he meets his goal of making it back on the court in 2019-20, he likely wouldn't be available for more than a month's worth of games before the playoffs arrive, in a best-case scenario. This is a significant blow to the Blazers, who have a thin bench and were forced to start Wenyen Gabriel against the Lakers in Game 1, though still pulled out an upset victory. Lloyd officially became an assistant on head coach Mark Few’s staff ahead of the … He stayed only one year before heading to the NBA. Given Collins' lengthy layoff, the Trail Blazers likely won't be counting on him to play major minutes whenever he returns. [22] On July 3, 2017, Collins signed with the Trail Blazers. 1. Gonzaga has had some absolutely loaded rosters in recent years. After making limited progress in his recovery from the initial surgery he required Sept. 1 for the ankle he injured at the 2019-20 season restart in Orlando, Collins underwent a second procedure Dec. 30. All Rights Reserved. Nov 18, Gonzaga (3-0) Win vs. Bryant, 109-70 After undergoing surgery Nov. 5 to repair his left labrum, Collins won't even be re-evaluated until early March before the Trail Blazers decide if he's fit to resume practicing. Recruiting Rank: 2016 (28) Collins said in a recent interview that he's "on the right track" with his recovery from left shoulder surgery and noted that he hasn't experienced any setbacks in his rehab, Chris Burkhardt of NBC Sports Northwest reports. The three-and-D big man gives the Blazers a unique set of choices in terms of lineup configuration. [1] For his first three seasons at Bishop Gorman, Collins came off the bench and played alongside fellow seven-footers and McDonald's All-Americans Stephen Zimmerman and Chase Jeter. Zach Collins, PF, Portland Trail Blazers, stats and updates at CBSSports.com. Zach Collins, Rui Hachimura, Johnathan Williams, and Brandon Clarke all played under Few before their current NBA careers. The implication is that Jusuf Nurkic (leg) would take over for Hassan Whiteside at center, while Carmelo Anthony would likely start at small forward after Trevor Ariza opted out of playing in Orlando. [7] His team advanced to the final 16 where they defeated Poland, but then lost a close game to France, featuring fellow Gonzaga commit Killian Tillie, in the quarter-finals. The 22-year-old should receive an updated recovery timetable following the procedure. Former player Zach Collins Safe to say @zcollins_33 is excited On the downside, Collins wants a mega deal this summer as a restricted free agent, and the Hawks already have major money wrapped up in other players, with Trae Young’s extension on the horizon. Zach Collins Twitter: zcollins_33 (Z-Bo) Position: Power Forward and Center Shoots: Right 6-11, 250lb (211cm, 113kg) Born: November 19, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada us. The Gonzaga Men's Basketball twitter page (@ZagMBB) posted this video of former players including Nigel Williams-Goss, Zach Collins, and more wishing the current team luck ahead of … Expect the newly re-signed Carmelo Anthony and free-agent pickup Derrick Jones to handle most of the minutes at power forward until Collins is ready to play again. Gabriel should be the primary beneficiary moving forward, but we may also see more minutes with Jusuf Nurkic and Hassan Whiteside on the court together, especially with Nurkic's new-found three-point competence. Will this year’s team finally do it? [5] Collins also broke Nevada's single-season record for most rebounds and blocked shots during his senior season. For fantasy managers in redraft leagues -- even deep ones -- Collins can probably be dropped. [25], 2017 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, "With latest state title, Bishop Gorman sets new Nevada mark for championships", "RECRUITING: Bishop Gorman's Collins commits to Gonzaga", "Nevada Boys Basketball POY: Zach Collins", "2016 7'0 C Zach Collins; Bishop Gorman (NV) Breaks single season record in rebounds and blocks for the state of Nevada. Anthony Tolliver has started the last two games in his place and should continue to see increased minutes while Collins remains sidelined. College: Gonzaga. "There's always going to be that feeling, that competitive itch, you always want to play," Collins said. Collins had seven points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3PT, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds in Sunday's scrimmage against Toronto. Collins (ankle) underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a left ankle stress fracture and is out indefinitely, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey said Monday that Collins (ankle) likely won't be ready for game action until the second or third week of January, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports. Last season, when he saw at least 24 minutes, he averaged 10.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.6 assists. Collins (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's Game 1 against the Lakers, Marc Spears of ESPN reports. Zach Collins (born November 19, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Even if he returns, there likely won't be a big role waiting for him due to offseason additions and retentions from last year's roster. Two days later, Collins is still battling soreness and inflammation in the ankle, so he'll be held out of at least Game 1 of the Blazers' first-round series. Gonzaga 2017: With point guard Nigel Williams-Goss as the top scorer and a freshman class that included (get this) Zach Collins, Killian Tillie and … High School: Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Collins (shoulder) has been deemed fully healthy and can resume full basketball activities, Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports. Collins has been sidelined since late October after requiring surgery to address a dislocated left shoulder, missing each of the Blazers' last 63 games before the NBA officially suspended its season Wednesday. He played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Since Collins was shut down following the Blazers' third game of the season, Carmelo Anthony has taken over as the club's starting power forward. Initial reports were confirmed by numerous outlets including KAPP-KVEW’s sister station in Spokane, KXLY. Collins played just seven minutes before leaving the court due to the injury. Collins had the cast on his surgically repaired left ankle removed Tuesday, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports. Collins was seen working out at the Trail Blazers' practice facility Monday, but the 23-year-old doesn't look like he's particularly close to resuming full-court, full-contact work just yet. Blazers guard Damian Lillard said on a call Wednesday that he expects Collins to be in the starting lineup when the season resumes in Orlando, Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report reports. There was news earlier in June indicating that Collins was healthy, but this is further confirmation that he'll be a true participant in the Trail Blazers' resumed season. There was some buzz that Collins may come off the bench while Nurkic and Hassan Whitside started together, but coach Terry Stotts will opt for the spacing Collins provides. [2][3], Collins had a productive senior year, averaging 17.3 points, 14 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 6.4 blocked shots on his way to the most valuable player of Nevada's Southwest League[4] and the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year award. Nov 11, Gonzaga (1-0) Win vs. Utah Valley, 92-69; 2. Before the NBA suspended its season March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic, Collins had been eyeing a potential return during the postseason. [12], In the winter of 2015, during Collins' junior year in high school, he took official visits to California, San Diego State, Utah, New Mexico, and Gonzaga, as well as unofficial visits to UNLV. Collins played high school basketball at Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada, where he helped to lead his school to four consecutive state championships. Though commissioner Adam Silver confirmed Thursday that the league's hiatus is likely to last at least 30 days, Stotts' comment suggest that Collins may not be a lock to be ready to play if the NBA returns to action as early as mid-April. Lloyd has also been a staff leader in recruiting, helping bring in and develop NBA players Hachimura, Brandon Clarke, Zach Collins, Kyle Wiltjer, Sabonis, Olynyk, Austin Daye, Sacre, Turiaf, Adam Morrison, Jeremy Pargo and Harris. Here's some of the best reactions from former players, local leaders and the Gonzaga Twitter account itself. Olshey's comments indicate that Collins will be sidelined when the 2020-21 season begins in late December, an unsurprising development given that the big man underwent surgery in late August to address a left ankle injury. It's not immediately clear what role he will play considering Jusuf Nurkic is healthy and will be sharing center minutes with Hassan Whiteside, and Carmelo Anthony is taking up starter's minutes at power forward. [11] Collins helped to lead the West squad to a 114–107 win in the while scoring nine points, along with six rebounds, three assists, and two steals on 3-for-5 field goals and 1-for-2 three-pointers in 12 minutes of play. [14] He signed with the Zags in the early signing period as a key member of Gonzaga's highest-ranked recruiting class in school history. 6 players found. Collins said Tuesday that his estimated timeline for a return from the second surgery is 4-to-6 months, so don't expect him to make his 2020-21 debut until after the All-Star break, if he isn't sidelined for the season entirely. Latest on Portland Trail Blazers power forward Zach Collins including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN The bigger news was that Collins moved to the bench, while coach Terry Stotts went with both Hassan Whiteside and Jusuf Nurkic in the starting lineup up front. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Collins hasn't seen game action since dislocating his left shoulder last Sunday, and it now looks as though he's facing a more extended absence. Collins concedes that his conditioning may not be up to NBA standards, but that will likely be the case for many, if not most, players around the league. He'll wrap up his third NBA season with only 11 appearances, during which he averaged 7.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 26.4 minutes. [15], As a freshman at Gonzaga, Collins usually played off the bench as a center, working in rotation – and occasionally in tandem – with fifth-year senior center Przemek Karnowski. Collins will undergo surgery to address his dislocated left shoulder, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports. Image credit: Gonzaga University. Zach Collins was Gonzaga’s first McDonald’s All-American and one-and-done as a freshman on the 2017 team that went to the title game. © 2004-2021 CBS Interactive. Wenyen Gabriel will get the starting nod in Collins' place. RS Junior at Gonzaga / 2020 WCC Tournament MVP + 2 Bronze Medals with France Youth-Teams 2020-21 Season: 11.8pts, 7.0rbs, 3.0ass, 1.2stls / Fist Triple-Double in Gonzaga’s history BACKGROUND / BIO ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Collins (ankle) will remain out for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. Coach Terry Stotts said Monday that while Collins (shoulder) has resumed on-court work, the big man is "not even close to being ready for a full practice," Dwight Jaynes of NBC Sports Northwest reports. Collins dislocated his shoulder during the third game of the season, leaving a gap at power forward that Carmelo Anthony eventually filled. After claiming the Trail Blazers' starting power forward job out of the preseason, Collins lasted just three games before dislocating his left shoulder Oct. 27 and requiring surgery. [6], In the summer of 2015, Collins competed in the FIBA 3x3 Under-18 World Championships, where he teamed up with Jalek Felton, Payton Pritchard, and P.J. Friday's contest marks Collins' first game since Oct. 27. Nov 14, Gonzaga (2-0) Win vs. San Diego State, 69-48; 3. Former Gonzaga Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. SPOKANE, Wash. — After almost 20 years with the program, Gonzaga men’s basketball assistant coach Tommy Lloyd is taking a head coaching position of his own. [24] On December 30, 2020, the Portland Trail Blazers announced that Collins had undergone successful surgery in repairing his left medial malleolus stress fracture. [10] Collins was the first McDonald's All-American to commit to Gonzaga out of high school, but three other McDonald's All-American transferred to Gonzaga after attending other colleges: Micah Downs, Kyle Wiltjer, and Nigel Williams-Goss. [13] After his junior year, in March 2015, Collins committed to Gonzaga. ... but Zach Collins … According to Jack Winter of SI.com, the Trail Blazers reportedly have some hope that Collins could be available for the playoffs, if not the final couple weeks of the regular season, which concludes May 16. His team moved on to represent the US at the 2015 World Championship in Debrecen, Hungary, where they finished in eighth place. [21] He was drafted 10th overall by the Sacramento Kings and subsequently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. 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