Mario Saint-Supery leaves Gonzaga for Valencia Basket in Spain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Mario Saint-Supery announced on Instagram he is leaving Gonzaga to join Valencia Basket in Spain for a lucrative four-year deal. His departure caught Gonzaga off guard, as he was expected to play a key role in the upcoming season. This decision, made just months before the season starts, raises concerns for Gonzaga’s coaching staff and teammates, particularly regarding the impact on their development and draft prospects. Gonzaga has now filled 13 of 15 roster spots and must adjust its lineup without Saint-Supery.
- •Saint-Supery's contract with Valencia is reportedly over $15 million.
- •He informed Gonzaga staff after practicing with the team.
- •Gonzaga's new expected lineup is now under revision.
- •The offseason transfer portal is now less viable for Gonzaga.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Disrespectful Decision Made by Mario Saint-Supery Leaves Gonzaga Scrambling
"Going after a bag is totally acceptable, just not in mid-July with less than four months until the start of the season.
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