Jalen Warley is not your typical Gonzaga Bulldogs power forward, and that's exactly why Mark Few brought the Florida State transfer to Spokane. The former four-star guard is masquerading as a big man, bringing unprecedented defensive versatility and playmaking ability to the Zags' frontcourt.

Host Andy Patton breaks down Warley's three-year career at Florida State, the NIL lawsuit that sparked his transfer, and his brief commitment to Virginia before landing at Gonzaga. The analysis covers Warley's impressive debut against Texas Southern (8 points, 4 steals, 4 rebounds in 18 minutes), his unique ability to defend positions one through four, and how his guard skills translate to the power forward role alongside Graham Ike and Braden Huff. 

Key topics include best-case scenarios where Warley becomes a WCC Defensive Player of the Year candidate, worst-case matchup concerns against physical frontcourts like St. Mary's, and realistic statistical projections for his final college season.

Discover why Warley's defensive switching ability and facilitating skills could make him one of the most valuable role players in Gonzaga basketball history.

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