Julian Strawther is a freshman guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team. He was ranked as one of the top recruits in his class and has already made significant contributions to the team. With his talent and potential, Julian looks poised to become a standout player as his career progresses.
Julian at Liberty High School
During his time at Liberty High School, Julian Strawther had an impressive basketball career. As a junior, he averaged 27.3 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. In his senior season, he averaged 31.5 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, earning Southeast League co-MVP honors.
He also scored 51 points against Apollo High School at the HoopHall West Invitational, setting an event record. He left as his school’s all-time leader in points and rebounds.
Julian at Gonzaga University
Gonzaga University is a prominent institution of higher learning that has produced numerous successful graduates in various fields. Among its current students is Julian Strawther, a talented basketball player who joined Gonzaga's team in 2020.
Strawther is studying Business Administration and Economics at Gonzaga University, which provides him with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed off the court. Since joining Gonzaga's basketball program, Strawther has made significant contributions to the team's success. He had impressive performances in his freshman season, averaging 3.5 points per game while playing just over 10 minutes per game. In addition to scoring, he also showed excellent defensive skills by recording just below half a steal per game.
Strawther’s contribution was small but critical in leading Gonzaga to their undefeated regular season record of 24-0 during the 2020-21 season; they were eventually eliminated from the NCAA tournament by Baylor who went on to win it all. Throughout that year, he played around ten minutes per game but contributed when called upon defensively especially during conference play. His efforts did not go unnoticed as he earned West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team honors for his stellar debut season at Gonzaga University.
By his senior season, Julian became a more significant contributor and an essential presence on the court averaging 15.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game with 47% shooting from the field and 40.8% shooting from behind the arc. He spend 30 minutes on average on the court as compared to 10 in his freshmen season.
Considering his determination and dedication towards both academic pursuits and athletic career simultaneously while attending one of America’s most prestigious universities for academics & sports, we can safely assume that Julian Strawther will continue making great strides forward as he recently declared for the 2023 NBA Draft
FAQs
A. Julian Strawther attended Liberty High School.
A. Julian Strawther joined Gonzaga in 2020.
A. Julian Strawther wears jersey number 3 in the Denver Nuggets as of May 2025.
A. As of May 2025, Julian Strawther weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
