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[Locked On: Locked On Zags] - SCOUT: Why Izan Almansa’s NBA-READY skills could IGNITE Gonzaga Bulldogs' frontcourt in new Pac-12!

Locked On Zags — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:58:27 GMT

Gonzaga Bulldogs shake up their frontcourt with the arrival of Izan Almansa, a high-motor big man from Real Madrid and former G League Ignite standout. Could...

[ZagsBlog] - VCU transfer Christian Fermin commits to Tennessee

James Madden — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:11:13 GMT

By JAMES MADDEN After losing most of […] The post appeared first on .

[ZagsBlog] - Class of 2026 guard Colton Crowdis closing in on decision

Adam Zagoria — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:51:26 GMT

By ADAM ZAGORIA Colton Crowdis, the 6-foot-4 […] The post appeared first on .

[SB Nation: The Slipper Still Fits] - Rider Guard Emmy Roach Joins Lisa Fortier’s Program

Arden Cravalho — Thu, 14 May 2026 02:32:23 GMT

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have landed a commitment from Rider Broncs sophomore guard Emmy Roach, according to her Instagram. The Littlehampton, South Australia native averaged 6.6 points on 40.6 shooting from the field, 34.3 shooting from beyond the arc, and 70.8 shooting from the charity stripe. The six-footer also chipped in 4.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 1.0 […]

[SB Nation: The Slipper Still Fits] - Jack Kayil Staying in NBA Draft, Won’t Join Gonzaga Next Season

Arden Cravalho — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:10:05 GMT

In a surprising decision, German combo guard Jack Kayil with Alba Berlin told Draft Express’s Jonathan Givony that he’s staying in the 2026 NBA Draft. Technically, international players have until June 13 to withdraw, so his announcement coming much earlier than that makes one think this is a done deal. Currently, ESPN ranks Kayil as […]

[Locked On: Locked On Zags] - SURPRISE: Jack Kayil will STAY in NBA draft, foregoing chance to play for Mark Few and Gonzaga!

Locked On Zags — Wed, 13 May 2026 23:48:42 GMT

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs suffered a big loss with the news that German guard Jack Kayil will remain in the 2026 NBA draft process, rather than comin...

[ZagsBlog] - Four-star forward Kevin Thomas commits to North Carolina

James Madden — Wed, 13 May 2026 21:14:15 GMT

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[Larry Brown Sports] - Mark Few, Gonzaga basketball hit with brutal roster news

Matt Wadleigh — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:50:22 GMT

Mark Few and the Gonzaga basketball program have been pegged as an NCAA Tournament contender for the past two decades. The 2026-27 season won’t be different, but Gonzaga suffered a major hit with Jack Kayil announcing he was going to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft. Kayil, who played in Germany with Alba Berlin last … The post appeared first on .

[The Spokesman-Review] - German guard Jack Kayil electing to stay in NBA Draft, won't play at Gonzaga in 2026-27

Theo Lawson — Wed, 13 May 2026 20:33:12 GMT

Jack Kayil signed with Gonzaga last November, but the highly-touted German guard won’t step foot on campus after choosing to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Kayil’s decision, reported Wednesday by Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress, is a significant hit to Gonzaga’s backcourt, where the 20-year-old was penciled in as a possible starter next to returning point guard Mario Saint-Supery.

Listed as a combo guard, Kayil hasn’t been a consensus first- or second-round draft choice in recent mock drafts, but Givony reported he’s receiving “first-round feedback (coming) off an outstanding season in Germany with Alba Berlin.”

Kayil was invited to the NBA Draft Combine taking place this week in Chicago but was unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts with his professional season in Germany. Alba Berlin finished its regular season on Sunday and is now preparing for the opening round of the Bundesliga playoffs.

Mock drafts published by ESPN, Yahoo! and On3 in recent didn’t list Kayil, but the 6-foot-5 guard checked in at No. 49 on ESPN’s Top 100 big board, equating to a mid-to-late second-round pick.

Kayil was one of the top performers for Alba Berlin this season, averaging 12.1 points, 3.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 20.9 minutes per game during Bundesliga play. In Basketball Champions League action, the guard averaged 11.9 ppg, 4.1 apg and 2.9 rpg while logging 20.4 mpg.

He’s shooting 40.0% from the field and 34.4% from the 3-point line in Bundesliga play and 37.4% from the field and 26.6% from 3 in the Champions League.

Kayil’s decision to remain in the draft arrives exactly one month before the June 13 deadline for international players to withdraw. College players have until May 27 to determine if they’ll return to school or stay in the draft.

Without Kayil in the equation, Houston transfer Isiah Harwell becomes an immediate candidate to start in Gonzaga’s backcourt next season. Harwell was a top-20 prospect in the country coming out of Utah’s Wasatch Academy, but moved to the end of Houston’s bench rotation in 2025-26 and finished his freshman season averaging 3.6 ppg and 2.0 rpg.

The Zags may use the transfer portal or look overseas to address depth issues in the backcourt and fill the final spots on their 2026-27 roster. In addition to Harwell, GU signed Arizona State center Massamba Diop and reportedly picked up a commitment on Tuesday from Spanish forward/center Izan Almansa, who has experience in the G League and playing professionally in both Australia and Spain.

[Locked On: Locked On Zags] - BREAKING: Jack Kayil SPURNS Gonzaga, will REMAIN in NBA Draft! Can Mark Few and Zags recover?

Locked On Zags — Wed, 13 May 2026 19:37:01 GMT

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were dealt a devastating blow with the news that commit Jack Kayil will remain in the NBA draft instead of coming to Spokan...

[The Seattle Times] - Former Gonzaga teammates react to Brandon Clarke’s death

Theo Lawson — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:47:22 GMT

More than one former Gonzaga teammate characterized Brandon Clarke as “one of the greatest Zags” after news spread of his death on Tuesday.

[ZagsBlog] - Five-star big man Theo Edema focusing on 4 schools, closing in on decision

Adam Zagoria — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:35:33 GMT

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[SB Nation: The Slipper Still Fits] - Remembering Brandon Clarke: A Gonzaga Legend Gone Too Soon

Mac Smith — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:35:19 GMT

I was lucky enough to get to visit Memphis last year, and while out playing tourist, somewhere between Graceland and Sun Records, I found myself in the back of an Uber driving past FedExForum. It was one of the rare moments in my life when I wasn’t thinking about Gonzaga basketball at all. Mostly I […]

[Locked On: Locked On Zags] - PROMISING: Graham Ike TESTS WELL at G League combine #zagsbasketball

Locked On Zags — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:17:59 GMT

Gonzaga Bulldogs could unlock key international talent as assistant coach Jorge Sanz heads to Spain to work with the country's top young prospects—could this...