« Men’s Basketball 2009-10

Matt Bouldin

School
Gonzaga University
Position
Guard
Major
Applied Communication Studies
PPG
15.8
RPG
4.6
APG
4.1

Classroom

Bouldin is an applied communication studies major at Gonzaga.

Character

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few commented on Bouldin’s character.  He states: “This is Matt’s team.  He is a leader by example, both on and off the court. He has the respect and trust of the players and the staff.  Matt has worked hard every year to make himself better, both in the off-season and during the season, and the players take notice of the work ethic Matt brings every day.  He’s the consummate guard.”

Community

Bouldin is involved with Coaches vs. Cancer and several branches of that program such as Camp Goodtimes, a weeklong summer camp for youngsters with cancer.  He is also involved in visiting schools and the cancer wing of the local hospital.  In addition, Bouldin is active in his hometown of Highlands Ranch, Colo., where he conducts clinics and works with local youth.

Competition

Bouldin is a 2010 John R. Wooden Award mid-season list member and a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award for the nation’s top point guard. He has been named to the All-West Coast Conference first team twice in his collegiate career.  He was a member of the 2009 WCC All-Tournament team and was selected for the WCC All-Freshman team after his first season.  In addition, Bouldin was tabbed to the 2009 NABC District 9 first team.  Entering his senior season, Bouldin has scored 1,169 career points, which puts him 22nd on the Gonzaga all-time list.