In a shocking development, Gonzaga will go into the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season without its starting point guard.
Sophomore Mario Saint-Supéry has opted to sign with Euroleague squad Valencia instead of returning to Spokane, Washington — and just four months before the upcoming season tips off. Valencia announced the signing on social media and Saint-Supery said goodbye to the Bulldogs and their fans with an Instagram post.
According to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, Saint-Supery has agreed to a four-year deal worth $15 million to play in Spain.
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Saint-Supery’s decision comes less than two weeks after Gonzaga officially joined the newly formed Pac-12 conference as a member in men’s and women’s basketball, in addition to Olympic sports.
Several college basketball analysts and observers projected the Bulldogs to be ranked among the top 10 to 15 teams in the nation before the 2026-27 season tips off. But a team that already looked to be thin in the backcourt, especially early in the season, has lost its starting point guard.
Gonzaga’s non-conference schedule is also loaded with top-ranked opponents including Purdue, Michigan State, Arkansas and Duke. The Zags are also scheduled to play in the Players Era Festival, which could match them up against Baylor, Alabama and defending national champion Michigan.
