
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.

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.

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.

As the Bulldogs finalize a 15‑player lineup, they weigh Xaivian Lee, Donovan Dent and BJ Edwards for the last spot, each carrying distinct NCAA eligibility storylines.

With the 2026‑27 campaign approaching, the Bulldogs are finalizing a roster that still has a single opening. Recent signees include Nathan De Sousa and Skylar Wicks, while the program eyes additional talent such as Harun Zrno, Ryan Raad and Hunter Carter to bolster spacing and shooting.

The Bulldogs have locked in a 15‑player roster that blends returning stars, international talent and fresh prospects ahead of the upcoming season.

Gonzaga Bulldogs have locked in 18‑year‑old French guard Juwan Ekanga‑Ehawa, a promising prospect from the youth ranks of JL Bourg, signaling the program’s intent to bolster its backcourt for the 2026‑27 campaign.

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.

Gonzaga announced that Izan Almansa has pledged to join the program for the 2026‑27 campaign, pending clearance from the NCAA. The move adds size, experience and a proven rebounding presence to a roster that is still shaping its identity.