Gonzaga alumni thrive in international basketball leagues during 2025-26 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Gonzaga alumni are competing in various international basketball leagues for the 2025-26 season, showcasing their skills in less prominent markets. Geno Crandall plays a key role for SL Benfica in Portugal, leading the league in steals and contributing to a playoff run. Mathis Mönninghoff, now in his 14th year, continues as captain at BG Göttingen in Germany, while Silas Melson has made an impact at Filou Oostende in Belgium, pushing for a league title. Martynas Arlauskas is playing with CSM Galați in Romania, joining a unique group of former Bulldogs abroad.
- •Geno Crandall averages 12.2 points and 6.5 assists for SL Benfica.
- •Mathis Mönninghoff leads BG Göttingen, aiming for promotion back to BBL.
- •Silas Melson contributes 13.3 points for Filou Oostende in playoffs.
- •Martynas Arlauskas plays for CSM Galați in Romania.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Zags Abroad: 2025-26 Overseas Report, Part 2
"Off the map but still on the floor: the Zag alumni playing pro ball in the far corners of the world fans rarely see.
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