Javon Bennett transfers from Dayton to Gonzaga for final college season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Javon Bennett, a guard from Dayton, has committed to transfer to Gonzaga for the 2026-27 season. Bennett, one of the 15 players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA regarding eligibility, has received an injunction allowing him to transfer outside the standard transfer portal period. During his time at Dayton, he excelled as the team's leading scorer, averaging 15.8 points per game last season. Bennett aims to enhance his career at Gonzaga, bringing with him extensive collegiate experience, including his time at Merrimack.
- •Javon Bennett averaged 15.8 points, 2.9 assists for Dayton last season.
- •He has played 136 college games, starting 125 of them.
- •Bennett was granted eligibility due to a lawsuit against the NCAA.
- •He aims to make the most of his final season with Gonzaga.
- •This transfer occurs ahead of the standard NCAA transfer portal window.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Dayton's Javon Bennett commits to Gonzaga after securing extra year through Ohio ruling
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton guard Javon Bennett set to transfer to Gonzaga
"Aug. 5—A recent court ruling in Ohio has enabled Gonzaga to fill one of its vacant backcourt spots three months before the start of the college basketball season. Javon Bennett, a 5-foot-10 point guard who earned All-Atlantic 10 first-team honors last season at Dayton, committed to the Zags on Wednesday after securing a fifth season of eligibility three weeks ago through a preliminary ...
"One of the most experienced guards in college basketball has committed to Gonzaga. Former Dayton standout Javon Bennett will seek to play out his final season of eligibility with the Bulldogs, according to a report from On3’s Joe Tipton. Bennett was one of 15 players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in the wake […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:02 AMDayton's Javon Bennett commits to Gonzaga after securing extra year through Ohio ruling
Aug. 5—A recent court ruling in Ohio has enabled Gonzaga to fill one of its vacant backcourt spots three months before the start of the college basketball season. Javon Bennett, a 5-foot-10 point guard who earned All-Atlantic 10 first-team honors last season at Dayton, committed to the Zags on Wednesday after securing a fifth season of eligibility three weeks ago through a preliminary ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 8:41 PMDayton guard Javon Bennett set to transfer to Gonzaga
One of the most experienced guards in college basketball has committed to Gonzaga. Former Dayton standout Javon Bennett will seek to play out his final season of eligibility with the Bulldogs, according to a report from On3’s Joe Tipton. Bennett was one of 15 players who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in the wake […]
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