the veteran two-way spark Gonzaga leaned on
In the 2019-20 season, Gilder gave Gonzaga a steady veteran guard presence: 10.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while starting 10 of 33 games[3][4][11]. His calling cards were toughness, defensive activity, and shot-making as a rhythm player—he could score in bunches, pressure the ball, and bring a real edge after a long, injury-interrupted college path that included Texas A&M before transferring to Gonzaga[6][7][15]. If a team wanted a composed, battle-tested guard who raises the intensity level, Gilder fit the bill like a glove.
