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Gonzaga is exploring the transfer portal for a proven guard who can bring experience, shooting and versatility to its roster ahead of the next campaign.
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Gonzaga is exploring the transfer portal for a proven guard who can bring experience, shooting and versatility to its roster ahead of the next campaign.

CBS Sports' recent top 25 returners list omitted Gonzaga's star forward Braden Huff, sparking debate over injury history, transfer bias, and the impact of new teammate Massamba Diop.

CBS Sports left out Gonzaga's Braden Huff from its ranking of the best returning college basketball players, a decision that reflects injury history and transfer rules more than pure performance.

Duke's ambitious slate includes games against three recent Final Four teams, featuring Gonzaga, Illinois and Michigan, as the Blue Devils aim to cement their top seeding.

Gonzaga’s coaching staff is evaluating top 2027 prospects at the NBPA Top 100 camp, where recruits like Johnson, Roebuck and Davis will showcase their talents.

The Razorbacks will face the Bulldogs in a much‑anticipated preseason game, a matchup that highlights a historic split and sets the stage for new roster moves on both sides.

Serbian forward Pavle Stosic, a 6‑9 veteran of four college programs, has committed to Fairleigh Dickinson University for his redshirt junior season, seeking a chance to start and contribute as the Knights look to rebound from a difficult previous campaign

Duke’s non‑conference slate features marquee matchups that could shape its NCAA title hopes.

The latest top‑25 rankings reveal new entrants, surprise returns and a wave of high‑profile transfers that could reshape the national picture.

Massamba Diop, a 7'1 transfer from Arizona State, has officially arrived at Gonzaga University in Spokane, bringing a blend of size, shooting efficiency and shot‑blocking prowess to the Bulldogs' frontcourt.

Gonzaga’s 33.3 percent three‑point shooting last season ranked as the lowest in Mark Few’s coaching career. The addition of transfer guard Camp Wagner, a 38 percent shooter from Indiana State, offers a potential boost to the team’s floor spacing and overall offensive efficiency.

Kentucky adds Jerone Morton, a 6‑4 guard whose three‑point accuracy and playmaking are expected to bolster the Wildcats’ perimeter attack

Despite a standout season that included 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, Braden Huff was left off The Field of 68's top‑50 returning players list, raising questions about recognition of Gonzaga’s core.

With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline passed, a wave of elite talent has chosen to stay in college, reshaping the preseason rankings and setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has clarified rosters and reshaped the projected AP Top 25 for men's college basketball, with Florida Gators moving to the top spot after Reuben Chinyelu's return and other notable transfers.

With the 2026 NBA Draft approaching, the decisions of top college prospects are reshaping championship odds, especially for Florida, Duke and Michigan.

With the draft declaration window closed, Florida climbs to No.1, Duke adds a sharpshooter, and several other programs retool their rosters ahead of a competitive new campaign.

The NCAA has introduced new eligibility guidelines that may restrict international players from high‑paying leagues, raising legal questions and roster uncertainties for colleges such as Gonzaga.

Jake Tandy's ninth‑inning grand slam caps an 8‑4 triumph over USF, propelling Pacific into a key matchup with Saint Mary's while USF prepares for an elimination clash with Gonzaga.

Michigan will defend its 2025 title in a new eight‑team bracket before Thanksgiving, then move into a 16‑team showdown that includes powerhouses such as Tennessee, Gonzaga and Alabama.

The long‑standing Kentucky‑Gonzaga basketball series will end early, making way for a proposed eight‑team preseason showcase called the Diamond Cup that could debut in the 2027‑28 season.

Gonzaga Bulldogs are in talks to join the Diamond Cup, a new premier college basketball event set for 2027‑28, navigating schedule conflicts and financial opportunities.

The Kentucky‑Gonzaga rivalry will conclude after a decade of matchups, making way for a potential eight‑team ‘Diamond Cup’ that could debut in 2027‑28. Coaching shifts at both schools add urgency to the scheduling overhaul.

The Kentucky Wildcats and Gonzaga Bulldogs have called off the remaining matchups of their long‑standing basketball series, prompting both schools to rethink future scheduling in light of conference realignments.