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Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Gonzaga Transfer Portal Target Announces Commitment to Seton Hall
The transfer portal continues to challenge Gonzaga's roster rebuild for the 2025-26 season. On Saturday, the Bulldogs lost out on one of their top wing targets, as Rice transfer Jacob Dar committed to Seton Hall. The 6-foot-7 forward had been in contact with Mark Few's staff shortly after entering the portal, and many believed Gonzaga would be a strong contender for his services. Dar, who brings size, versatility, and reliable three-point shooting, would have filled a key need on the wing for the Zags. He averaged 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season while connecting on 37% from long range. Instead, he joins a Seton Hall team that has quietly built one of the more intriguing portal hauls in the Big East. This marks the second setback of the day for Gonzaga in the transfer market. Earlier, San Francisco standout Malik Thomas announced his commitment to Virginia. Thomas, one of the WCC's top scorers last season, had also been on Gonzaga's radar as a potential high-impact addition. Advertisement While these developments are disappointing, Gonzaga did secure a valuable piece earlier this week with the addition of Adam Miller from Arizona State. Miller brings proven perimeter shooting—he hit over 42% of his threes last season—and is expected to give the Bulldogs a scoring punch from the guard spot. Still, Gonzaga's roster has a clear void. The staff continues its search for an explosive wing who can create off the dribble and help replace the production lost from Khalif Battle's departure. Or, an active defender in the wing to help replace Michael Ajayi. As the portal cycle continues, all eyes will be on whether the Zags can close on another high-upside playmaker to round out their rotation. Related: Why Gonzaga's Offense Should run through Braden Huff Next Season
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
NCAA Grants Waiver for WCC Leading Scorer Malik Thomas, Expected to Transfer to Top Program
The NCAA granted a waiver to San Francisco guard Malik Thomas for an additional season of eligibility, making him among the most talented players available in the transfer portal. Thomas played just nine games as a freshman at USC in the 2021-22 season, and while he was not injured the NCAA will reward him a fourth full year after he played 27 games as a sophomore before transferring to San Francisco and playing 67 games the past two years. Advertisement Gonzaga will be happy to not have to face Thomas in the WCC anymore, and would no doubt love to bring him to Spokane to suit up alongside Braeden Smith, Jalen Warley, and fellow newcomer Adam Miller in a new look Zag backcourt. However, reporting from Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68 indicates Thomas is heavily expected to land at Virginia under new head coach Ryan Odom. Thomas was among the best players in the conference last year, leading the WCC with 19.9 points per game while shooting 39.4% from deep and 85.1% from the free throw line, tacking on 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest. Advertisement The 6'4 guard began his career at USC but struggled to find playing time in two seasons, but really broke out during his two seasons with the Dons. His ability to get downhill and convert at the line and strong outside shooting makes him a blend of Nolan Hickman and Khalif Battle - a near perfect addition to this Zag roster. Virginia is now led by Odum, who went 52-21 at VCU after going 44-25 at Utah State before that, and the Cavs have done well for themselves in the transfer portal, bringing in guards Dallin Hall (BYU), Jacari White (North Dakota State), and Sam Lewis (Toledo), forward Devin Tillis (UC Irvine), and center Ugonna Onyenso (Kansas State). Thomas would be the lead man in a dynamic offensive system, and the ACC against Duke and North Carolina holds some allure, but he'd no doubt fit smoothly in Spokane where the interior scoring of Braden Huff and Graham Ike will pull attention away from him as a shooter, giving him plenty of open looks and chances to attack closeouts and get to the rim - not to mention extensive fastbreak opportunities. Whether Gonzaga can snag him away from the Cavs remains to be seen, but both teams are also competing with the professional ranks, where Thomas is working out with NBA teams and hoping to get attention internationally as well. Advertisement Gonzaga has five open scholarships after the addition of Adam Miller and commitment from Parker Jefferson, and they are known to be in the market for more backcourt help - recently contacting Desmond Claude and Duke Miles, who coincidentally decommitted from Virginia last month. Related: Top Ranked Recruit in 2026 Class Has Plans to Visit Gonzaga
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Gonzaga Target and WCC Leading Scorer Malik Thomas Announces Transfer Portal Decision
Three days after getting a waiver approved for an extra year of eligibility, former San Francisco Dons guard Malik Thomas picked a new home out of the transfer portal, committing to Virginia and new head coach Ryan Odom according to a tweet from Joe Tipton of On3. Thomas was known to be a target for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, but will ultimately head across the country to join the 'Hoos. Advertisement He becomes the fourth WCC guard to transfer into the ACC, alongside Lamar Washington (Pacific to Georgia Tech), Nate Kingz (Oregon State to Syracuse) and Damarco Minor (Oregon State to Pitt). Thomas led the WCC in scoring at 19.9 points per game for the Dons last year, shooting a scorching hot 39.4% from three and 85.1% from the free throw line, along with 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. The 6'4 guard began his college career at USC, appearing in nine games as a freshman in 2021-22 but only playing 18 total minutes - which likely led to the NCAA granting him an additional year of eligibility. Advertisement Thomas played 27 games as a sophomore with the Trojans before transferring to San Francisco, where he averaged 12.4 points on 40% shooting from three as a junior before breaking out even more this past season. Gonzaga remains on the hunt for more guard depth following the addition of transfer Adam Miller from Arizona State, needing to replace the production of guards Ryan Nembhard, Khalif Battle, Nolan Hickman, and Dusty Stromer after the first three ran out of eligibility and Stromer hit the transfer portal and landed at Grand Canyon. Redshirt Braeden Smith will likely replace Nembhard at point guard, while former Virginia wing Jalen Warley and returner Emmanuel Innocenti will fill roles on the perimeter alongside Miller. Steele Venters, who has missed the past two full seasons with lower leg injuries, is expected to be back in the mix for coach Few's team next season as well, while the program continues to pursue high profile guards like Desmond Claude and Tyon Grant-Foster in the portal. Related: Top Ranked Recruit in 2026 Class Has Plans to Visit Gonzaga
USA Today
23-03-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch San Francisco vs. Loyola Chicago in men's NIT basketball: Time, TV channel, streaming March 23
How to watch San Francisco vs. Loyola Chicago in men's NIT basketball: Time, TV channel, streaming March 23 The San Francisco Dons (25-9) square off against the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (23-11) on March 23, 2025 on ESPN2. San Francisco came out on top in its most recent matchup 79-70 against Utah Valley on Wednesday. In its last game on Wednesday, Loyola Chicago secured a 73-70 victory over San Jose State. Malik Thomas totaled 21 points, 10 rebounds and two assists for San Francisco. Des Watson's team-high 24 points paced Loyola Chicago in the win. San Francisco vs. Loyola Chicago TV channel NIT Location: War Memorial at the Sobrato Center in San Francisco, California War Memorial at the Sobrato Center in San Francisco, California Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN2 (watch on Fubo) ESPN2 (watch on Fubo) Stream: Fubo What time is San Francisco vs. Loyola Chicago basketball today? San Francisco and Loyola Chicago square off at 7 p.m. ET. Watch Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco with Fubo San Francisco has been putting up 75.9 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that's a little lower than the 76.0 it has scored over the course of the 2024-25 season. Loyola Chicago is scoring 73.1 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 0.4 fewer points than its average for the season (73.5). San Francisco Dons basketball schedule Loyola Chicago Ramblers basketball schedule Watch Loyola Chicago vs. San Francisco with Fubo
USA Today
23-03-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch San Francisco Dons vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time
How to watch San Francisco Dons vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | March 23 The Loyola Chicago Ramblers (23-11) face the San Francisco Dons (25-9) on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. It tips at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. San Francisco beat Utah Valley 79-70 at home in its most recent game. Its top performers were Malik Thomas (21 PTS, 10 REB, 31.58 FG%, 3-7 from 3PT) and Ryan Beasley (19 PTS, 6 AST, 53.85 FG%, 3-6 from 3PT). Loyola Chicago defeated San Jose State 73-70 on the road in its last game. Its top performers were Des Watson (24 PTS, 53.33 FG%, 2-5 from 3PT) and Miles Rubin (14 PTS, 7 REB, 2 BLK, 87.5 FG%). To prepare for this matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Sunday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll San Francisco vs. Loyola Chicago: How to watch on TV or live stream Game day: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Game time: 7 p.m. ET 7 p.m. ET Location: San Francisco, California San Francisco, California Arena: War Memorial at the Sobrato Center War Memorial at the Sobrato Center TV Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Live Stream: Fubo (Watch Now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Watch college basketball on Fubo! Watch college basketball on Fubo!
