Nathan De Sousa set to arrive at Gonzaga amidst NCAA eligibility wait
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
College SportsNathan De Sousa, a 23-year-old point guard from France, plans to arrive in Spokane next week while awaiting NCAA eligibility clearance. De Sousa, who committed to Gonzaga in June after five seasons with Cholet Basket in France, may address the team's needs at point guard following the departures of Mario Saint-Supery and Jack Kayil. He averaged 10.9 points and 4.9 rebounds last season in the LNB Elite. His NCAA eligibility waiver is pending as the fall semester approaches. If approved, he would bring experience and skill to Gonzaga's backcourt.
- •De Sousa committed to Gonzaga in June 2026.
- •He averaged 10.9 points in his last season with Cholet Basket.
- •Gonzaga lost returning starter Mario Saint-Supery in July.
- •Jack Kayil remains in the NBA Draft, leaving Gonzaga's point guard situation uncertain.
- •The NCAA's decision on De Sousa's waiver is needed before the fall semester starts.
- 2:01 AMYahoo Sports — Gonzaga point guard commit Nathan De Sousa scheduled to arrive in Spokane next week; still awaiting NCAA eligibility
"Aug. 22—Gonzaga's point guard situation is still in flux less than three months out from the regular season, but help could be on the way as soon as next week. Nathan De Sousa, a 23-year-old French point guard who spent the last five seasons playing professionally for Cholet Basket of the LNB Elite, is planning to arrive in Spokane next week, he told The Spokesman-Review on Saturday. De Sousa, ...
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