SPOKANE, Wash. — Steele Venters, the Big Sky MVP for the 2022-23 season, will transfer from Eastern Washington University (EWU) down the road to Spokane to play for the Gonzaga Bulldogs for his remaining two seasons of eligibility.
Venters helped lead the EWU Eagles to a 23-11 record during the 2022-23 season by averaging 15.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and shooting 45.7% from the floor. The EWU standout season fell short with a Big Sky Conference Tournament loss to Northern Arizona University and a win over Washington State University 81-74 in the NIT tournament.
The Bulldogs welcome the Ellensburg, Wash., native Venters while saying goodbye to Hunter Sallis and Efton Reid, who have decided to enter the transfer portal.
Gonzaga reached the Elite Eight in the 2022-23 NCAA Tournament, falling 82-54 to national title winners UConn.
For more stats from Venters' previous seasons at EWU, follow this link.
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