
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.
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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.

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

The French prospect averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 steals per game in Slovenia, and now prepares for college basketball with the Bulldogs.

After eight years at Florida Atlantic and five as an assistant at Gonzaga, Jorge Sanz announced his departure on social media, leaving the program with a key hole to fill before the 2026‑27 season.

A look at how the loss of point guard Mario Saint‑Supery reshapes Gonzaga's lineup, the potential impact of incoming bench players, and the schedule of top‑ranked opponents awaiting the Bulldogs this season.

Gonzaga’s college basketball program has slipped ten positions in Jon Rothstein’s most recent Top 45 rankings, a shift that reflects the ripple effects of losing a key playmaker. Point guard Mario Saint‑Supery, who averaged 8.6 points, 3.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game last season, announced his move to Valencia, leaving a void in the Bulldogs’ backcourt and prompting a reassessment of the team’s dynamics. The new projected starting five now features Nathan de Sousa alongside Massamba Diop, Braden Huff, Davis Fogle and Isiah Harwell, while bench contributors Parker Jefferson, Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Juwan Ekanga‑Ehawa stand ready to step up. Eligibility questions surround Izan Almansa and Skylar Wicks, both of whom are navigating NCAA clearance processes; their potential availability could add depth if cleared in time. Gonzaga’s schedule promises a gauntlet of ranked foes, including Arkansas, Michigan, Duke, Michigan State, Purdue, Creighton and St. John’s, while the rest of Rothstein’s top ten — Virginia, Texas, Tennessee, Houston and Kentucky — have all moved ahead of the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs will also meet San Diego State, currently positioned at No. 45, and will need to lean on their revised roster to stay competitive across the season.

The Bulldogs face a thin point‑guard roster as they await NCAA clearance for Nathan de Sousa, while a recent Ohio court decision grants extra eligibility to 15 players, opening the transfer portal for potential reinforcements like Javon Bennett and Malik Moore.

Gonzaga’s basketball program is reshaping its backcourt after losing guard Mario Saint‑Supery to Valencia Basket, turning to the transfer portal for fresh talent.

Ben Gregg has committed to SIG Strasbourg for a second year, bringing back his 8.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game from a debut season that saw the team finish 17‑13 and reach the playoffs.

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.

French point guard Nathan De Sousa commits to Gonzaga for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing international experience, refined shooting and veteran poise to a roster reshaped by recent NBA draft decisions.

Gonzaga University has announced the commitment of French point guard Nathan De Sousa for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and seasoned leadership to its backcourt.

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.

French forward‑guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa has committed to Gonzaga University, bringing his proven scoring and defensive skills from JL Bourg and Chorale Roanne, as well as a silver medal with France’s U‑17 national team.

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.