Gonzaga has long been a powerhouse in men’s college basketball, and it has reached the NCAA Tournament five straight times and an amazing 25 times in the last 26 seasons under head coach Mark Few.
This past season, it made it to the second round of March Madness, where it lost to the Houston Cougars by a final score of 81-76. It has lost wing Michael Ajayi and guard Dusty Stromer to the transfer portal, although neither loss was thought to be major.
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But now, the Bulldogs have lost forward Ben Gregg, a significant part of their rotation, to the transfer portal just before it closed on Tuesday night.
Gregg started in 20 of his 35 games this past season and averaged 9.1 points and 4.9 rebounds in 19.9 minutes a game. While his 3-point shooting accuracy fell from 37.7% during the 2023-24 campaign to 27.1% last season, he still shot a career-high 57.1% from the field overall.
Feb 22, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) shoots a three-point shot against the St. Mary’s Gaels in the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images James Snook-Imagn Images
The Oregon native has spent all five of his college seasons with Gonzaga, and in order for him to actually play for another school this fall, the NCAA will need to give him eligibility for one more year.
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At 6-foot-10, he’s a tough cover when he has his outside shot going, and he has also improved his free throw shooting throughout his time with the Bulldogs.
With Gregg leaving, Few’s frontcourt rotation could be a bit thin next season as Gonzaga looks to find a way to reach the national championship game for the first time since 2021.
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