"Big Smooth" in Stockton

Jagdip Dhillon writes about the front line at Pacific, including former Cosumnes River College big Tony Gill who has acquired quite the nickname: "...6-8 Gill "Big Smooth," in reference to his offensive repertoire, which includes solid post moves, a reliable mid-range jumper and 44 percent shooting from 3-point range. Gill scored 46 points in three Big West Conference Tournament wins that earned Pacific a spot in the "Big Dance" after he averaged 7.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game during the regular season..."

Gill was honored as the Big West Conference Tournament Most Valuable Player last season.