May 12—”One of the greatest Zags.”
It’s how more than one teammate characterized Brandon Clarke after news of the NBA forward’s death spread on the internet and social media Tuesday morning.
Before embarking on a seven-year NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, Clarke was a highlight machine at Gonzaga, where he left a trail of single-season school records — field goal percentage, blocked shots, offensive rebounds — while guiding Mark Few’s program to the Elite Eight of the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
A number of Clarke’s former Gonzaga teammates and others associated with the program paid tribute to the late forward with heartfelt messages on social media Tuesday.
Former Gonzaga and Memphis Grizzlies teammate Killian Tillie: “Rest in peace BC. You will be missed brother I love you… One of the greatest Zags and Grizzlies, it was an honor to share the court with you.”
Former Gonzaga teammate and current Atlanta Hawks guard Corey Kispert: “RIP. You’ll be missed BC.”
Current Gonzaga assistant Jorge Sanz: “Rest in Peace, BC”
Former Gonzaga guard David Stockton: “Incredible Zag and person. This one hurts.”
Former Gonzaga teammate Joel Ayayi: “Rest in peace BC”
Former Washington State guard and Memphis Grizzlies teammate Jaylen Wells: “Everything he’s went through in the time I’ve been in Memphis he still came in with a smile on his fact and was a light in the locker room, truly an inspiring person. Memphis won’t be the same without you. RIP BC.”
Former Gonzaga forward Anton Watson: “Rest easy BC”
Former Gonzaga teammate Geno Crandall: “Nah, tip-dunk off the missed alley oop is still one of the craziest things I’ve seen. Rest well brother.”
Former Gonzaga guard Rem Bakamus: “Zag for life. RIP BC”
Former Gonzaga teammate Matthew Lang: “RIP brother”
Former Gonzaga teammate Jack Beach: “RIP BC. One of the greatest Zags and people ever. You will be missed.”
