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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.
EJ Dampier, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy, has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team, joining a roster that will compete in Istanbul. The selection follows a competitive training camp and reflects a family legacy of athletic excellence.
A rising star from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy is one of 18 athletes invited to a prestigious training camp, eyeing a place on the team that will chase another gold medal at the upcoming world tournament.
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.
Massamba Diop, a 7'1 transfer from Arizona State, has officially arrived at Gonzaga University in Spokane, bringing a blend of size, shooting efficiency and shot‑blocking prowess to the Bulldogs' frontcourt.
From Florida’s dominant returners to Kentucky’s latest commit, the latest rankings spotlight a blend of seasoned talent and promising fresh faces across the nation
Gonzaga’s 33.3 percent three‑point shooting last season ranked as the lowest in Mark Few’s coaching career. The addition of transfer guard Camp Wagner, a 38 percent shooter from Indiana State, offers a potential boost to the team’s floor spacing and overall offensive efficiency.
Gonzaga has extended an offer to DeMarcus Henry, a top 2027 prospect, as the Bulldogs navigate a crowded recruiting landscape.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
Gonzaga announced that Izan Almansa has pledged to join the program for the 2026‑27 campaign, pending clearance from the NCAA. The move adds size, experience and a proven rebounding presence to a roster that is still shaping its identity.
More than three dozen elite under‑18 players will train in Colorado Springs, showcasing a blend of high‑school stars and seasoned internationals ahead of the 2026 FIBA U‑18 AmeriCup.
Izan Almansa, a versatile big man with a global résumé, has chosen Gonzaga for the 2026-27 campaign, adding NBA-tested depth to the Bulldogs’ frontcourt.