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.
Sep 8, 2026
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Gonzaga Bulldogs face eligibility turmoil and Pac‑12 adaptation ahead of 2026‑27 season
The Bulldogs must navigate eligibility crises, a key injury, and a foreign roster transition while adjusting to the Pac‑12’s unfamiliar landscape.
Sep 6, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs eye transfer market to plug roster gaps ahead of 2026‑27 season
With Skylar Wicks gone and five teammates still awaiting clearance, the Bulldogs are scouting versatile transfers like Fedor Zugic, Hunter Carter and Grant Kepley to shore up their perimeter.
Aug 29, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs Add Xaivian Lee as they Gear Up for 2026‑27 Campaign
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.
Aug 27, 2026
Mark Few Secures Xaivian Lee to Bolster Gonzaga’s Championship Hopes
Gonzaga’s coach Mark Few has added point guard Xaivian Lee, a Florida transfer with SEC experience, to complete a roster that has been plagued by eligibility questions. Lee’s blend of scoring, playmaking and defense could be the missing piece in the Bulldogs’ pursuit of a championship.
Aug 27, 2026
Gonzaga Secures Xaivian Lee, Bolstering 2026‑27 Championship Hopes
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.
Aug 27, 2026
NCAA’s Five-Season Eligibility Rule Sparks Legal Battles and Roster Uncertainty
The NCAA has expanded eligibility to five seasons within a five-year window, prompting lawsuits, transfer complications, and debates over the future of college sports.
Aug 25, 2026
Nathan de Sousa Set to Join Gonzaga Bulldogs Amid Roster Upheaval
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.
Aug 24, 2026
Donovan Dent’s Commitment Reshapes Gonzaga’s Guard Outlook Ahead of LSU Showdown
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.
Aug 23, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs Face Point Guard Shortage After NCAA Ruling
The NCAA's stay in the Wisne vs. NCAA lawsuit has frozen the eligibility of 2022 student‑athletes, leaving Gonzaga without a key point guard and forcing the program to hunt for immediate replacements.
Aug 21, 2026
NCAA Stay of Eligibility Ruling Shakes Up 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Landscape
A temporary NCAA stay blocks a district‑court decision that would have granted a fifth year to 2022 college athletes, forcing key players like Donovan Atwell, Seth Trimble, Javon Bennett and Denzel Aberdeen to sit out the 2026‑27 season and altering the outlook for Duke’s chief opponents.
Aug 21, 2026
French Prospect Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa Joins Gonzaga Bulldogs Ahead of 2026 Season
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.
Aug 19, 2026
Mark Few’s Hall of Fame Induction Spotlights Gonzaga’s Title Chase
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.
Aug 15, 2026
Davis Fogle Poised for Breakout Sophomore Season with Gonzaga
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.
Aug 14, 2026
The NCAA’s fifth‑year dilemma
A mosaic of court orders across the United States grants varying degrees of eligibility and transfer protections to the Class of 2022, forcing schools and athletes to navigate a complex legal maze before the next season.
Aug 13, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs gear up for 2026‑27 season amid roster reshuffles and eligibility questions
The Bulldogs welcome Javon Bennett and Chauncey Wiggins while facing eligibility challenges with Nathan de Sousa and Izan Almansa, shaping a crowded rotation for the upcoming campaign.
Aug 12, 2026
Transfer Portal Surge Redefines College Basketball
The 2026 college basketball season is being shaped by a wave of transfers that has turned the portal into a headline generator, with top prospects swapping schools in search of the perfect fit.
Aug 12, 2026
Gonzaga’s 2026‑27 roster overhaul aims at national championship
Gonzaga is rebuilding its lineup with key transfers and international prospects, seeking an elite point guard to contend for a title.
Aug 12, 2026
Early Transfer Portal Winners Shape 2026‑27 College Basketball Landscape
A look at how the new transfer rules are boosting offensive firepower for several programs while raising questions for traditional powerhouses.
Aug 11, 2026
Skylar Wicks Secures NCAA Waiver, Bolsters Gonzaga’s 2026‑27 Roster
Skylar Wicks’ eligibility waiver has been approved, clearing his path to the 2026‑27 season and giving Gonzaga a veteran presence for the upcoming campaign.
Aug 11, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs Climb to No. 11 in CBS Sports Rankings After Key Transfers
The Bulldogs’ resurgence is driven by high‑impact transfers, a challenging schedule and a core group poised to contend for a national title.
Aug 10, 2026
Gonzaga Bolsters Backcourt with Javon Bennett Ahead of Pac‑12 Transition
Gonzaga’s latest acquisition, Javon Bennett, brings collegiate experience and a proven shooting touch to a team seeking balance as it prepares for the Pac‑12.
Aug 10, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs Forge Elite Frontcourt for 2026‑27 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.
Aug 9, 2026
Gonzaga Bulldogs Near Completion of Pac‑12 Roster with Guard Additions
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.
Aug 8, 2026