
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 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

Gonzaga University’s men’s basketball program is shaping up for a promising 2026‑27 campaign after securing two high‑profile transfers who are immediately eligible under NCAA rules.

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.

Skylar Wicks, a 6‑foot‑6 guard with a strong scoring record, has pledged to join the Gonzaga Bulldogs for what he hopes will be his final year of eligibility, pending an NCAA waiver.

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

The Zags released their first workout footage featuring incoming players, highlighting versatile wing Isiah Harwell, towering big man Massamba Diop, and a cadre of freshmen, while a Real Madrid center’s NCAA approval hangs in the balance.

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 University has added 18‑year‑old French guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, a recent standout in the French league, to its roster. His arrival underscores a continued pipeline of high‑level French talent into the program.

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.

A six‑week European tour and a headline‑making showing in Washington have turned Jalen Davis into the centerpiece of a high‑stakes recruiting chase.

Carter Nilson, a 6‑5 wing from Gonzaga Prep, has pledged to join Gonzaga’s 2026‑27 roster, continuing a family legacy while bringing depth to a team entering its first Pac‑12 season.