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Gonzaga adds Xaivian Lee, Nathan de Sousa eyes backup role

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:15 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Gonzaga adds Xaivian Lee, Nathan de Sousa eyes backup role
Summary

Gonzaga secured a commitment from point guard Xaivian Lee on August 23, following a California court ruling granting him a fifth year of eligibility. Nathan de Sousa, a French point guard, will contend for a backup position alongside recently committed Javon Bennett. De Sousa, who played five seasons with Cholet Basket, is expected to receive an international eligibility waiver. Gonzaga's backcourt saw significant changes with former players opting for the NBA Draft and transferring out, prompting the need for reliability at point guard. De Sousa's visa situation is still pending as he anticipates resolution soon.

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  • •Xaivian Lee committed to Gonzaga on August 23, 2026.
  • •Nathan de Sousa aims for backup role after joining earlier this summer.
  • •De Sousa's eligibility waiver is crucial for his participation.
  • •Javon Bennett also recently committed to Gonzaga.
  • •Gonzaga's backcourt has faced recent player departures.
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  • 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga Has Three Committed Point Guards. Nathan de Sousa Is the Right One to Back Up Xaivian Lee
What they're saying
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Size, passing rate, energy all point to the same direction. “NDS” is a better option for the Zags than Javon Bennett.

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