Projected Gonzaga starting lineup after Mario Saint-Supery’s departure

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs lost a key piece to the backcourt on Saturday morning when it was announced that Mario Saint-Supery is signing a multi-year deal to return to Spain and play for Valencia Basket.

The move reportedly shocked Gonzaga’s coaching staff, and leaves the team scrambling to fill his spot in mid-July when most players have long found a home in college basketball.

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Gonzaga recently secured a commitment from 23-year-old French guard Nathan de Sousa, and he becomes the team’s projected starting point guard while the team looks to see what options it has to bolster the roster ahead of the 2026-27 season in the new-look Pac-12.

Saint-Supery’s departure impacts everyone on the roster, with his pick-and-roll navigation and outside shooting critical losses for a team that was already short on guard depth.

Here is a look at Gonzaga’s updated projected starting lineup and rotation following Saint-Supery’s departure:

Projected starting lineup

Center Massamba Diop

ASU Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Diop is Gonzaga’s most notable transfer portal addition, joining the team after a breakout freshman season at Arizona State. The 7’1 behemoth is a strong rim protector and low-post scorer, and his defense becomes even more critical now that Gonzaga’s offense might struggle without a proven point guard.

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Forward Braden Huff

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

Huff is now one of just two returners, alongside Fogle, who played for Gonzaga last year. The 6’10 big man is outstanding in short roll situations and will need to adjust quickly to a new point guard in order to maximize his skills and keep defenses working hard to stop him from getting easy looks at the cup.

Forward Davis Fogle

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Davis Fogle. | Photo by Erik Smith

Fogle was a revelation last year as a freshman, and now he not only steps into the starting lineup for Gonzaga, but he will be a significant…

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Publish date : 2026-07-11 18:49:00

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