Gonzaga’s projected starting lineup after adding transfer Skylar Wicks

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs lost 11 players from the roster last season and have been working overtime the past three months to put together a new-look team heading into the Pac-12 in 2026-27.

Gonzaga is near the end of the line, with 14 of 15 available roster spots now accounted for following last week’s additions of 23-year-old French guard Nathan De Sousa and 26-year-old transfer wing Skylar Wicks.

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Wicks and De Sousa join Massamba Diop (Arizona State), Isiah Harwell (Houston), Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa (JL Bourg in France), Luca Foster (4-star freshman wing) Sam Funches (4-star freshman center), and Carter Nilson (walk-on) as newcomers on this Gonzaga roster, which also brings back Braden Huff, Davis Fogle, Mario Saint-Supery, Parker Jefferson, and Alonzo Metz.

Gonzaga’s two most recent additions will both compete for immediate playing time in Spokane, giving the Zags much-needed depth in the backcourt as they look to compete against new foes San Diego State and Utah State in the Pac-12.

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

Projected starting lineup

Center Massamba Diop

Arizona State center Massamba Diop (35) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Diop comes to Gonzaga after popping up as a freshman last year at Arizona State, where the 7’1 big man posted 13.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game for the Sun Devils.

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Gonzaga has not had a true rim protector since Chet Holmgren in 2022, and Diop’s skill set is a perfect fit next to returning superstar Braden Huff at the four.

Forward Braden Huff

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff. | Photo by Mercedes Smith

Huff has steadily improved all three years of his college career, culminating in a massive breakout as a starter this past season. The 6’10 lefty averaged 17.8 points while shooting a scorching 69.7% on twos and 33.3% from three, but suffered a season-ending knee injury in mid-January.

Now the big man…

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Publish date : 2026-07-06 16:52:00

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