Where did Zach Collins go to college?

Last Modified Mar 12, 2024 09:08 GMT
Where did Zach Collins go to college?
Zach Collins. Image credits: Getty Images

Born on November 19, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Zach Collins is a 26-year-old center/power forward who plays for San Antonio Spurs. Collins was drafted 10th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2017, but was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on draft night.

Zach Collins has played for two NBA teams till date — the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs. However, injuries have significantly impacted his career, as multiple ankle surgeries have led him to miss over 150 games over a three-year period.

In 52 games so far in the 2023/24 season, Collins is averaging 11.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. He is shooting 48.1% from the field, including 31.1% from deep.

Zach Collins College

Where did Zach Collins go to college
Zach Collins. Image credits: Getty Images

Zach Collins played one season of college ball at Gonzaga University. He made his college debut on November 11, 2016, scoring nine points on 60% shooting off the bench. He averaged 10.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game as a freshman.

Zach Collins’ most important contribution came in the 2017 NCAA Division 1 Final Four (semi-final), where he registered 14 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks against the South Carolina Gamecocks. This was Gonzaga’s first title game and the first time they reached the Final Four.

Collins was named on the West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team and Second-team All-WCC in 2017. After the end of the season, he declared for the 2017 NBA Draft.

Zach Collins College Stats

Zach Collins played only his freshman year for the Gonzaga University before moving to the NBA. Here’s a look at some of his stats from his freshman year in college.

YearGPGSMPFGFGA3P FGMASTSTLBLKFG%3P%FT%
2016-173906731352071016186965.2%47.6%74.3%
SeasonMPPTSTRBASTBLK
2016-1717.310.05.90.41.8

FAQ's on Zach Collins college

A. Zach Collins played college basketball at Gonzaga in the 2016/17 season.

A. Zach Collins had 69 blocks as a freshman, ranking him fourth in Gonzaga’s history for the most blocks in a season, below Chet Holmgren’s 117 blocks.

A. Zach Collins was born on November 19, 1997 and is 26 years old as of March 2024.

A. Zach Collins was drafted with the 10th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2017 NBA Draft.

A. Zach Collins is 6 feet 11 inches tall. 

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