Updated Gonzaga lineup projection after addition of Nathan De Sousa

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have nearly put the finishing touches on their first roster in the new-look Pac-12.

The latest addition once again came from overseas, with 23-year-old French guard Nathan De Sousa joining 18-year-old Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa as imports from France this offseason. De Sousa and Ekanga-Ehawa are joined by fellow newcomers Massamba Diop (Arizona State), Isiah Harwell (Houston), Izan Almansa (Real Madrid), Luca Foster (4-star freshman wing), Sam Funches (4-star freshman center) and Carter Nilson (walk-on freshman).

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De Sousa brings the Zags desperately needed backcourt depth, and his high-level experience playing for Cholet should allow him to adjust to the college game rather quickly – which is important as this upcoming season is his lone year of eligibility per the NCAA’s new 5-in-5 rules.

Here is a look at Gonzaga’s projected starting lineup and updated rotation following the team’s addition of De Sousa:

Projected starting lineup

Center Massamba Diop

Gonzaga knew replacing Graham Ike wasn’t going to be easy, and it took an intense, multi-week-long recruiting battle against St. John’s to land their top target in the transfer portal.

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But it was a battle well worth fighting, as Massama Diop comes to Spokane as the most prolific shot blocker and rim runner the program has had since Chet Holmgren’s departure in 2022 – and he’s a near-perfect complement skill-wise to returning senior Braden Huff.

Forward Braden Huff

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34). | Photo by Erik Smith

Huff is back after his breakout junior year was cut short at the halfway point due to a season-ending knee injury. Prior to that, the big man was averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds, and he should be in line for an even bigger share of the scoring in his fifth year in Spokane – which could very well put him in All-American consideration.

Forward Davis Fogle

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