Minnesota Scene: Ex-DeLaSalle, North Dakota star guard picks Gonzaga

The long-awaited decision of graduate transfer Geno Crandall came Thursday afternoon when he announced on Twitter he would play for Gonzaga next season.

Crandall, a former North Dakota and DeLaSalle guard, picked the Zags over Minnesota and Xavier. The 6-4, 180-pound senior is expected to graduate this summer and will be immediately eligible to play.

The two-time All-Big Sky Conference performer averaged 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.1 steals and shot 41.7 percent from three-point range as a junior.

The Minneapolis native played on three state championship teams at DeLaSalle.

Gophers coach Richard Pitino still has one scholarship remaining for next season after allowing 7-0 senior center Matz Stockman to transfer to California.

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