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Gonzaga's Johnathan Williams to return for his senior year

Jan 28, 2017; Malibu, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) blocks a shot by Pepperdine Waves guard Elijah Lee (1) in the first half at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

SPOKANE, Wash. --- Gonzaga's Johnathan Williams will return to Spokane for his senior year.

The junior forward decided test the NBA Draft waters but did not hire an agent so he could retain his collegiate eligibility, giving him the option to return to Gonzaga.

Williams did not earn an invite to the NBA Combine, but did have workouts for the Raptors and Nuggets.

The Memphis native was the West Region's Most Outstanding Player during the Zags' run to the National Championship game.

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Williams averaged 10.2 points and 6.4 rebounds as a junior. He had 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in the Bulldogs' Elite Eight win over Xavier.

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