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Gonzaga welcomes French wing Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, an 18‑year‑old prospect with U20 EuroBasket experience, into a competitive roster ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
Davis Fogle, the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ sophomore wing, is entering the 2026‑27 campaign with the belief that he can transform from a reliable role player into a genuine star.
The Bulldogs welcome Javon Bennett and Chauncey Wiggins while facing eligibility challenges with Nathan de Sousa and Izan Almansa, shaping a crowded rotation for the upcoming campaign.
Gonzaga is rebuilding its lineup with key transfers and international prospects, seeking an elite point guard to contend for a title.
After a standout year at Saint Francis, Skylar Wicks receives an NCAA waiver that grants him an extra season of eligibility, positioning him to bolster Gonzaga’s perimeter game in the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.
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’s 2026‑27 squad combines returning stars with high‑profile additions, creating a frontcourt that rivals the nation’s best and a backcourt poised to compete for a Final Four spot.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced the recipients of its 2025‑26 Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, highlighting institutions and athletes that excel both in the classroom and on the hardwood.
The French prospect averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 steals per game in Slovenia, and now prepares for college basketball with the Bulldogs.
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.
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.
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.
Rutgers is actively courting Saint Francis transfer Skylar Wicks, a 6‑foot‑6 wing who is applying for a waiver that would allow him to play right away in the 2026‑27 season. His impressive stats, local roots and potential fit with Coach Steve Pikiell’s system make him a compelling target.