Gonzaga faces point guard challenges after losing Donovan Dent to LSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Gonzaga's search for a point guard continues to face setbacks as student-athlete Javon Bennett's eligibility remains uncertain. Recent court rulings have left Class of 2022 athletes from Colorado ineligible, affecting Bennett. The Bulldogs also miss out on the transfer of Donovan Dent, who has committed to LSU after initially considering Gonzaga. Gonzaga still hopes to secure point guard Xaivian Lee from Florida. The team's upcoming roster plans are in flux as they await updates on other potential recruits.
- •Javon Bennett's eligibility is uncertain due to a recent court ruling.
- •Donovan Dent has committed to LSU after leaving UCLA.
- •Gonzaga seeks Xaivian Lee as a solution for their point guard position.
- •The Bulldogs hold four open roster spots amid eligibility challenges.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Difficult Day for Gonzaga’s Ongoing Search for a Point Guard
"The NCAA persists to make fools of themselves and the Zags might be out on another point guard.
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