
Gonzaga Bulldogs confront key challenges ahead of 2026‑27 season
The Bulldogs must improve three‑point shooting, add backcourt depth, and restore veteran experience as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
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The Bulldogs must improve three‑point shooting, add backcourt depth, and restore veteran experience as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

The NCAA’s decision to grow the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams has drawn near‑universal reader opposition, while coaches discuss the real differences between Division II and Division I.

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.

Izan Almansa, a versatile big man with a global résumé, has chosen Gonzaga for the 2026-27 campaign, adding NBA-tested depth to the Bulldogs’ frontcourt.