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Jakub Urbaniak, a 23‑year‑old Polish basketball player, has pledged to join Brigham Young University, adding size, skill and defensive flexibility to the team.
The upcoming February game at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena will see Gonzaga without sophomore guard Mario Saint‑Supery, a loss that could tilt the balance in Duke's favor.
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.
Freshman guard Mario Saint‑Supery's move to a Spanish professional team leaves Gonzaga thin at point guard, jeopardizing preseason rankings and the program's Pac‑12 debut.
The Bulldogs lose their starting point guard to a EuroLeague club, prompting a reshuffle of personnel and a reliance on younger talent for the upcoming campaign.
Gonzaga’s roster reshuffle ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign sees starting point guard Mario Saint‑Supéry head to EuroLeague side Valencia, prompting the team to lean on younger talent.
The loss of Mario Saint‑Supéry to Valencia, coupled with the NBA draft fate of Jack Kayil, leaves Gonzaga without a seasoned point guard and forces a reliance on younger talent.
Veteran point guard Mario Saint‑Supery has signed a four‑year deal with Valencia Basket in Spain, leaving the University of Gonzaga amid a wave of roster turnover that includes the NBA‑bound Jack Kayil and a potential influx of new talent.
After a standout college career at Gonzaga, Rasir Bolton is set to test himself at the highest level of Spanish basketball, bringing his shooting and playmaking to Rio Breogan.
After a standout college career at Gonzaga and stints in Italy, Serbia and Belgium, Rasir Bolton has committed to Rio Breogan of the Liga Endesa, marking his highest level of professional basketball to date.
An analysis of the evolving criteria for a national title, spotlighting three programs that may win without a top‑20 recruiting class or a returning star.
Analysts forecast Iowa State as a Top 25 program for the 2026‑27 season, driven by a sharp defensive scheme under T.J. Otzelberger and the emergence of key transfer talents.
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.
San Diego State’s entry into the Pac‑12 brings a mix of veteran talent and fresh faces, positioning the Aztecs as a dark‑horse contender for the conference crown and a potential automatic tournament berth.
The revived Pac‑12 conference welcomes a mix of established programs and rising contenders, with Gonzaga projected as a top‑five national team, Utah State holding onto star Mason Falslev, and several schools navigating injuries, transfers and coaching changes.
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.
Projected as a first‑round selection in the 2027 NBA mock draft, Davis Fogle’s rapid development at Gonzaga reflects both his own growth and the opportunities created by a teammate’s injury.
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.