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Gonzaga Bulldogs in the NBA Summer League: A Wrap-Up
For the second consecutive year, the Gonzaga Bulldogs didn’t put anybody in the NBA Draft. For a program that put seven guys into the NBA across the 2021 through 2024 drafts, back-to-back shutouts are an anomaly. But the draft is only the front door. Summer League is the NBA’s July proving ground: rookies, undrafted free […]
Golden State’s Graham Ike Is an NBA Summer League Champion
Former Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike adds an NBA Summer League title to his resume and made a case for a two-way contract throughout his work this summer. In the Golden State Warriors’ 94-90 double-digit comeback win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Las Vegas, Nevada, he scored six points on 1-for-6 field goals, nine rebounds, […]
Ryan Nembhard Shipped Off to the Atlanta Hawks in Three-Team Trade
In a surprising move, the Dallas Mavericks have shipped guard Ryan Nembhard to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade. The Oklahoma City Thunder traded wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three second-round picks, and Atlanta sent forward Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Nembhard joins fellow Zag wing […]
Gonzaga Needs Another Point Guard. Here’s Some Names Still Available
As of right now, Gonzaga has one viable option at point guard, and he hasn’t even cleared eligibility yet. Nathan De Sousa is a 23-year-old Frenchman who spent last season starting in the backcourt at Cholet Basket, in France’s Pro A-League. He committed a few weeks ago as depth behind Mario Saint-Supery (henceforth referred to […]
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Nilson Talks About Son Becoming Gonzaga Walk-On, Much More
What a special experience it was speaking with the former Gonzaga Bulldogs walk-on and 1999-2000 West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Mike Nilson. Mike talked about his son, 6-5 wing Carter Nilson from Gonzaga Prep, who is walking on with the upcoming team in the Lilac City, the 1999 Elite Eight run as […]
Mark Few Rejoins Team USA’s Coaching Staff Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Gonzaga Bulldogs coach Mark Few will be one of the three assistants on Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s Team USA staff ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, per a report for ESPN’s Shams Charania. The other two are Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault and Detroit Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff. Spoelstra, […]
A Blessing Fell From the Sky Onto Gonzaga’s Lap
The recent departure of sophomore point guard Mario Saint-Supery back to his home country of Spain is still fresh and still stinging the Gonzaga Bulldogs program. But a miracle was reported by KRQE News in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last night. At the Donovan Dent Camp at Legacy Academy, the former New Mexico Lobos and UCLA […]
Mikey Bell Drafted by San Francisco Giants
Congratulations to the two-time West Coast Conference Player of the Year, redshirt senior third baseman Mikey Bell, who was picked by the San Francisco Giants with the No. 568 pick in the 19th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The former Gonzaga Bulldog previously announced that he’s transferring to the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC. […]
More Questions Than Answers: What Gonzaga Needs From Its Key Players in 2026-27
It’s official, Zag fans… Mario Saint-Supéry is gone. After dropping 16 points for Spain in the FIBA World Cup Qualifying round in Georgia, he flew back to Spokane, practiced with the Zags, shook hands at the brand new Sabonis Center dedication, and then signed a four-year deal with Valencia in Spain’s ACB League before the […]
Disrespectful Decision Made by Mario Saint-Supery Leaves Gonzaga Scrambling
Had to take some time to cool off, gather everything together. Point guard Mario Saint-Supery announced on his Instagram that he’s leaving the Gonzaga Bulldogs program to return to his home nation of Spain. The 20-year-old will now play for Valencia Basket in the Liga ACB for a reported north of $15 million on a […]
Brooklyn Nets Waive Malachi Smith
According to the New York Post’s Brian Lewis, the Brooklyn Nets have cut guard Malachi Smith from the team. The former Gonzaga Bulldog signed a two-year, non-guaranteed deal back in April after two 10-day contracts with the organization. Brooklyn exercised Smith’s minimum salary team option in June. In 15 games (four starts) played with the […]
Gonzaga Bulldogs on the World Stage: A 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifying Roundup
The first round of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA World Cup wrapped up this week, and ten current and former Zags have suited up for their countries since it began back in November. The qualifying process works in two rounds, each made up of three two-game windows spread across several months. The First Round — […]
Domantas Sabonis Makes ‘Gonzaga Difference,’ Provides Substantial Donation to Basketball Programs
photo via Spokesman-Review’s Colin Mulvany The not-so-well-kept secret is out. Three-time NBA All-Star forward/center Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings made a “transformative investment” to both the men’s and women’s basketball programs. While the exact amount isn’t disclosed, it is the largest ever made by a former player. Sabonis took part in a golf clinic […]
Gonzaga Hands Out First Offer in 2028 Recruiting Class
Four-star combo guard Jordan Mize of powerhouse Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California, received an offer from assistant coach R-Jay Barsh of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The 6-5, 190-pounder with high upside holds other college basketball offers from the San Francisco Dons, California Golden Bears, Sacramento State Hornets, San Diego Toreros, USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks, Oregon State […]
Rui Hachimura Switches NBA Franchises in Los Angeles
Right before NBA free agency ended on July 6, forward Rui Hachimura signed a two-year, $28 million deal by way of the mid-level exception with a new NBA franchise. The contract has a team option in the second season. The former Los Angeles Laker won’t have to move his whole life to a new city, […]
Zags Abroad: 2025-26 Overseas Report, Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2. Part 1 covered the top of the Gonzaga alumni pipeline abroad: the EuroLeague headliners, the Italian Serie A veterans, and the two 2025 grads finding their footing in France and Italy. The nine in this half of the piece live somewhere different. The leagues are smaller, the countries are farther […]
Anton Watson Named to Los Angeles Lakers Summer League Roster
After spending the full season with the G League’s South Bay Lakers, forward Anton Watson was listed on the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League roster. Watson averaged 10.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in 2025-26. Forward Drew Timme, who was on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles and South […]
Gonzaga Officially Joins Pac-12 Conference, Finds Out Tournament Details
July 1, 2026, was a monumental day in the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ history as their athletic department officially joined the revamped Pac-12 Conference along with six other new members (plus the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers). This will positively affect all 16 men’s and women’s varsity sports in Spokane, Washington. It will be the […]
Saint Francis’ Skylar Wicks Chooses Gonzaga, Awaits Eligibility Outcome
The Gonzaga Bulldogs have landed their second commitment in the last week, but this one doesn’t come from overseas. Instead, the coaching staff went back to the dwindling NCAA transfer portal for one more look around. Per 247Sports’ Dushawn London, Saint Francis Red Flash senior Skylar Wicks has announced his commitment to coach Mark Few’s […]
Zach Collins Agrees to Contract Extension With Chicago Bulls
Power forward/center Zach Collins has agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension to stay with the Chicago Bulls through the 2027-28 season, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Collins’ agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, worked with the organization continuously over the last two days to keep his client off the free agency market and beat […]
Will Graves Joins Portland State’s Coaching Staff
The former Gonzaga Bulldogs guard spoke with The Slipper Still Fits less than three months ago and touched on how he wants to continue into coaching, just like his dad. His dream career path is coming true. Will Graves will be joining the Portland State Vikings in the Big Sky Conference as an assistant coach […]
Dallas Mavericks Exercise Ryan Nembhard’s Team Option
The Dallas Mavericks will exercise point guard Ryan Nembhard’s $2.2 million team option for the 2026-27 season, according to Marc Stein. In his rookie season, he averaged 6.6 points on a shooting split of 41.5 field goal percentage/35.6 three-point percentage/80.6 free throw percentage, 5.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes across 60 appearances. Nembhard […]
Zags Abroad: 2025-26 Overseas Report, Part 1
The Gonzaga Bulldogs added another international guard on Friday, landing 23-year-old Frenchman Nathan De Sousa out of Cholet Basket to fill out a thin backcourt for 2026-27. De Sousa is the fifth foreign-developed player on next year’s roster, joining fellow French countryman Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, Spaniards Mario Saint-Supery and Izan Almansa, and Senegalese big man Massamba […]
Jalen Warley Becomes Third Zag Added to NBA Summer League Roster
The Swiss Army knife that is Gonzaga Bulldogs wing Jalen Warley will be joining the Indiana Pacers at the NBA Summer League. One of his two reported pre-draft workouts came in Indianapolis, Indiana. Warley becomes the third Zag to join an NBA Summer League roster, including San Antonio Spurs wing Tyon Grant-Foster and Golden State […]
Gonzaga Continues Utilizing French Recruiting Pipeline, Introduces Another Floor General
The Gonzaga Bulldogs’ summer workouts are underway in the Lilac City, but are short-staffed in the backcourt department. So much so that recent shooting guard Adam Miller and Capital City Go-Go combo guard Nolan Hickman are joining in on practices at the moment. The two are in town for Spokane Hoopfest this weekend. Enter Gonzaga’s […]
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