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Finley Parcher, a 4‑star guard from Lynden High School, is weighing Gonzaga alongside UConn, Oregon, Stanford and UCLA. With a 75‑game winning streak and elite shooting percentages, her commitment could reshape the Bulldogs' roster and impact the new Pac‑12 landscape.
The suit, filed by more than 45 athletes from the 2022 recruiting class, includes former Gonzaga standout Ines Bettencourt, who hopes to extend her collegiate career if the court grants an injunction.
Tickets go on sale July 15, 2026, for a doubleheader that pairs Gonzaga and Michigan State’s men’s and women’s squads at Acrisure Arena, with admission covering both games.
From Rome to Paris, top programs will clash in a series of non‑conference games that showcase returning stars, new recruits and historic first‑meetings.
Oregon State adds French forward Genesia Mayele to its 2026 class, bringing league experience and international exposure to a program aiming to re‑establish itself in the revived Pac‑12.
Gonzaga’s women’s basketball program enters the new campaign with continuity at its core, having locked in ten of the eleven players who powered the previous season’s run. Among the returnees are standout guard Lauren Whittaker and sharpshooting forward Allie Turner, both of whom earned All‑Conference honors last year. Their presence provides a stable foundation as the Zags look to build on recent success.