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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 […]
Mario Saint-Supery, Izan Almansa Representing Home Country of Spain This Summer
Gonzaga Bulldogs sophomore guard Mario Saint-Supery and forward/center commit Izan Almansa will play for their home country of Spain for the final two games of the first phase of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The two Zags were listed as one of the 14 Spanish players on the summer roster. June 29 (vs. Denmark […]
Tyon Grant-Foster to Play With San Antonio Spurs in NBA Summer League
The 6-7 wing finally gets his opportunity to pursue his NBA dreams after jumping through hoop after hoop in his basketball career. He just got authorized to play by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel one week ago. Now, Tyon Grant-Foster is getting his shot with the Western Conference champions San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer […]
Graham Ike Signs Deal With Golden State Warriors After Going Undrafted
Gonzaga Bulldogs’ Graham Ike may have gone undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the 6-9 forward will still get his NBA shot in Northern California. His agent, Fess Irvin of Fess Irvin Basketball, told The Consensus NBA Substack that he will sign a free agent deal with the Golden State Warriors. The nature of […]
Gonzaga Baseball Lands First Transfer Addition From Division II Powerhouse
Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball has acquired its first player through the NCAA transfer portal. Meet incoming junior third baseman Josiah Rodriguez from Division II powerhouse Point Loma in San Diego, California, and Northern California’s Junipero Serra, the high school baseball program that produced the home run king, Barry Bonds. Rodriguez had a .411 batting average (ranked […]
Gonzaga Has First Non-Conference Buy Game Set With New Mexico State
These types of games against mid-major conference opponents are vital for a school like the Gonzaga Bulldogs, acting as a filler in between matchups with two power conference schools during the non-conference. According to scheduling guru Rocco Miller of Bracketeer, the New Mexico State Aggies of Conference USA will travel to the Inland Northwest to […]
Isiah Harwell’s High School Coach Discusses Time Spent With Gonzaga Transfer at Wasatch Academy
Wasatch Academy coach Paul Peterson spoke with The Slipper Still Fits for a bit, touching on his experience being around now sophomore shooting guard/wing Isiah Harwell in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Harwell transferred over to the national powerhouse that competes in the Nike EYBL Scholastic starting in 2022. He played his freshman year at Century High […]
Who’s Next? A Look at Gonzaga’s Recruitment Priorities in 2027
It’s that time of year when Gonzaga fans are refreshing their phones, waiting for news that may or may not come. Right now, the names generating the most heat are international. Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica, a 6’9 Barcelona academy product who was named MVP of the 2024 FIBA U16 EuroBasket, is weighing his college options […]
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