
Gonzaga Bulldogs Load Up for 2026‑27 with 11 Newcomers, Yet Face Eligibility Hurdles
Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.
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Coach Mark Few adds 11 newcomers, including five players awaiting NCAA clearance, to a Gonzaga squad that returns only four veterans from a 31‑4 season.

The Bulldogs must navigate eligibility crises, a key injury, and a foreign roster transition while adjusting to the Pac‑12’s unfamiliar landscape.

Coach Mark Few finalizes a 16‑player roster that includes former Princeton guard Xaivian Lee, reshaping the Bulldogs' starting five and adding depth for the upcoming Pac‑12 season.

Xaivian Lee's commitment resolves a California lawsuit and clears his transfer to Gonzaga, where he will join a top‑five lineup aimed at the 2026‑27 national championship.

Nathan de Sousa, a 23‑year‑old French point guard, is poised to arrive in Spokane this week to bolster Gonzaga's lineup, but his NCAA eligibility remains under review as the Bulldogs navigate a turbulent offseason.

The New Mexico Lobos fell 3-1 to the Gonzaga Bulldogs, with early scoring, a quick equalizer, and a late surge by Gonzaga. The match introduced a new tactical setup under first-year head coach Karley Nelson, who looks to refine the approach before a showdown with Cal State Northridge.

Donovan Dent chose LSU over Gonzaga, leaving the Bulldogs without a primary point guard after Mario Saint‑Supery's exit. With Xaivian Lee emerging as the top option, the teams are set to meet on Nov. 14, 2026.

Gonzaga prepares for its first non‑conference season in the Pac‑12, targeting high‑profile opponents and a historic New Year’s Eve clash with Cornell.

The Wildcats rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Gonzaga 2‑1, securing their first road win and snapping a long‑standing losing streak.

After two seasons at Gonzaga, former UConn guard Ines Bettencourt re-entered the transfer portal seeking a fifth year of eligibility, a path opened by recent NCAA policy and a Louisiana court ruling.

Gonzaga welcomes French wing Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, an 18‑year‑old prospect with U20 EuroBasket experience, into a competitive roster ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.

A look at the Gonzaga alumni poised for Hall of Fame induction, from coaching legend Mark Few to WNBA star Courtney Vandersloot and emerging NBA talents.

Mark Few’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honors a career defined by consistency, innovation, and a lasting impact on the game.

Mark Few’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame caps a 27‑year tenure that transformed the Gonzaga Bulldogs from a March Madness afterthought into a perennial national contender.

The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony celebrated the achievements of Parker, Delle Donne and the coaches who shaped a generation, highlighting the sport’s growing cultural impact.

The 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts, honored elite players, coaches, and teams, highlighting milestones in women's basketball and the personalities who shaped the sport.
Mark Few, the architect of Gonzaga’s basketball resurgence, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, capping a career that includes two Final Four appearances, a record winning percentage and an Olympic gold medal.
Mark Few’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction celebrates a career that turned Gonzaga into a national powerhouse and contributed to the U.S. Olympic team’s recent gold medal.

Veteran coach Mark Few will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, while star forward Braden Huff returns from a knee injury to lead a Gonzaga roster assembled for a championship run.

Davis Fogle, the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ sophomore wing, is entering the 2026‑27 campaign with the belief that he can transform from a reliable role player into a genuine star.

Recent injunctions have granted several former Florida Gators players additional eligibility, reshaping recruitment dynamics and summer league performances as they consider their 2026‑27 collegiate paths.

Arkansas will open its preseason with a home matchup against Memphis on Oct. 28, followed by games against Gonzaga, neutral‑site contests in New York, Detroit and Phoenix, and a marquee ACC‑SEC Challenge against North Carolina.

Gonzaga’s 2026‑27 squad combines returning stars with high‑profile additions, creating a frontcourt that rivals the nation’s best and a backcourt poised to compete for a Final Four spot.

Gonzaga University is set to reinforce its frontcourt this season with the addition of former Florida State forward Chauncey Wiggins, a move that underscores the Bulldogs’ intent to return to the upper echelon of college basketball