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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.