Gonzaga Bulldogs are confronting a sudden vacancy at the point guard position after veteran Mario Saint‑Supery agreed to a multi‑year contract with Valencia.
The shortage is acute because Nathan de Sousa, the only experienced floor general on the roster, remains stuck in NCAA eligibility limbo, leaving the coaching staff with limited options for the upcoming season.
A new wave of talent
A recent Ohio court decision that extends eligibility by one year for fifteen college players has opened the transfer portal for a new wave of talent, a development that could reshape Gonzaga’s recruitment strategy.
Among the names surfacing as potential fits are Dayton’s Javon Bennett, a 5‑foot‑11 guard who posted 15.8 points, 2.9 assists and 1.5 steals in the 2025‑26 campaign, and Xavier’s Malik Moore, a 6‑foot‑5 wing with a 10.9‑point average and 3.8 assists in the Big East.
Other candidates on the Bulldogs’ radar include Penn State’s Josh Reed, a 6‑foot‑7 forward who contributed 11.5 points and shot 36.8 % from three‑point range, as well as a handful of additional prospects such as Jalen Quinn, Chevalier Emery, Christian Henry and Ziare Wells.
Coach Mark Few and his staff are expected to leverage the eligibility extension to bolster depth, while also monitoring the progress of de Sousa, whose clearance could restore stability to the backcourt.