Killian Tillie

Phoenix Suns visit the Grizzlies

By The Associated PressNovember 11, 2021 GMT

Phoenix Suns (7-3, third in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-5, eighth in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies face the Phoenix Suns.

Charlotte takes on Memphis, looks to end 5-game slide

By The Associated PressNovember 9, 2021 GMT

Charlotte Hornets (5-7, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (6-4, fifth in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte aims to stop its five-game slide with a win against Memphis.

Bane scores 32 as Grizzlies beat Nets in Vegas Summer League

August 10, 2021 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 32 points, Xavier Tillman Sr. had 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League on Monday night.

Winslow has 26 points, 13 rebounds as Grizzlies defeat Kings

By CLAY BAILEYMay 15, 2021 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Justise Winslow had season highs with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies held on to defeat the Sacramento Kings 107-106 on Friday night.

Killian Tillie and Xavier Tillman each had 16 points for Memphis, with Tillman adding 10 rebounds.

Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie declares for NBA draft

April 22, 2019 GMT

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie will test the NBA waters.

The school said Sunday that Tillie will submit his name for the NBA draft, but the junior could return to school...

Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie makes return to court after seven-game absence, hits pair of early 3’s

Theo LawsonMarch 12, 2019 GMT

LAS VEGAS – Mark Few didn’t wait long to pull Killian Tillie off Gonzaga’s bench and Tillie didn’t wait long to leave his print on Monday’s WCC Tournament semifinal against Pepperdine.

The embattled junior forward has missed 22 games this season – the last seven because of a partially torn plantar fascia – but returned to the floor for the first time in more than a month, checking in less than five minutes into Monday’s contest.

Gonzaga trio on Wooden Award 50-player preseason watch list

Jim MeehanNovember 7, 2018 GMT

Rui Hachimura has become a familiar name on preseason watch lists, with Killian Tillie not far behind and Zach Norvell Jr. receiving several mentions.

For the third time this week, Hachimura was listed on a national player of the year watch list, the latest being the Wooden Award.

Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie misses Michigan State scrimmage with injury

Jim MeehanOctober 29, 2018 GMT

Gonzaga wasn’t at full strength in Saturday’s closed scrimmage against Michigan State.

Junior forward Killian Tillie sat out with an injury. The nature of Tillie’s injury wasn’t known. The Zags hope the 6-foot-10 native of France doesn’t miss any games.

Gonzaga basketball sets dates for Kraziness in the Kennel, FanFest and players’ appearances at Hoopfest

Jim MeehanJune 29, 2018 GMT

Gonzaga has set dates for the men’s basketball team’s Numerica Kraziness in the Kennel (Saturday, Oct. 6) and the women’s team’s Numerica FanFest (Oct. 13).

The events will be the public’s first opportunity to see the 2018-19 Gonzaga teams in action at the McCarthey Athletic Center.

As clock winds down, Gonzaga’s Killian Tillie shows grace under pressure

Whitney OgdenApril 2, 2017 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Killian Tillie hung around the back end of the key. He looked down at the floor, took a breath and looked up at the scoreboard. The Zags were leading by only two, and Tillie needed to make the first shot to stop South Carolina.

Fans shake Gonzaga’s foundation as their beloved Bulldogs make history

Thomas ClouseApril 2, 2017 GMT

Moments before the Gonzaga basketball team put the finishing touch on its historic 77-73 win over South Carolina on Saturday, a sea of young faces and flailing arms jumped to the Zags’ trademark tune.

Killian Tillie takes advantage of extra healing time

Jim MeehanMarch 15, 2017 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY – Gonzaga had a short break after winning the WCC tournament before beginning preparations for the NCAA tournament.

That was just fine with freshman forward Killian Tillie.

He played in all three games in Las Vegas with his right (shooting) hand braced to protect a broken bone suffered late in the regular season.

Gonzaga’s man-to-man defense delivers again in win over Pacific

Jim MeehanFebruary 19, 2017 GMT

There was a time in November and December when Gonzaga augmented its man-to-man defense with an occasional zone.

San Diego State managed just 48 points facing the Zags’ zone for long stretches.

Grueling schedule leaves Gonzaga hoping for return of injured players

Jim MeehanFebruary 19, 2017 GMT

Gonzaga has two regular-season games remaining, which will conclude a grueling nine-week stretch of 18 conference games.

During Saturday’s 82-61 win over Pacific, the Zags were without Killian Tillie (broken finger) and Bryan Alberts (ankle) for the second straight game.

Zags run hot and cold in rout of Pepperdine

Jim MeehanDecember 30, 2016 GMT

Nothing seemed to come easy for Gonzaga on Thursday but it was even harder for Pepperdine.

The 7th-ranked Zags ran hot and cold, sometimes on the same play, but they shut down Pepperdine in the second half for a 92-62 victory in the WCC opener for both teams at the McCarthey Athletic Center.