
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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after doctors confirmed a torn Achilles that required surgery, prompting a reshuffle of the early Top 25 college basketball rankings and highlighting the impact of transfers across the nation.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after surgery for a torn Achilles, a blow that drops the Red Storm to No. 17 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and prompts a cascade of movement among the nation's elite programs.

The injury to forward Donnie Freeman forces St. John's to tumble in the latest CBS Sports Top 25, while programs such as Florida, Duke, Illinois and UConn hold their spots amid a flurry of portal movement.

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.

The Razorbacks will face the Bulldogs in a much‑anticipated preseason game, a matchup that highlights a historic split and sets the stage for new roster moves on both sides.

The Razorbacks will welcome the Bulldogs in a preseason exhibition, marking the first announced non‑conference clash for Arkansas. The teams split their two all‑time meetings, and both programs bring notable storylines heading into the fall.

The Razorbacks will welcome the Bulldogs for a preseason game announced by coach John Calipari, a contest that revisits a recent NCAA Tournament rivalry and highlights significant roster changes for both teams.

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.