With five scholarships still available for the 2025-26 season, Gonzaga’s roster construction is far from complete. One glaring need stands out: an athletic, versatile wing who can create offense off the dribble, defend multiple positions, and help control the glass. Enter Tyson Grant-Foster—a 6’7″ do-it-all forward who perfectly fits the Bulldogs’ biggest hole.
Gonzaga already addressed its three-point shooting concerns with the addition of Arizona State transfer Adam Miller, but the wing position remains thin in terms of proven scoring and defensive athleticism. The departures of Khalif Battle and Michel Ajayi have left a significant production void. While freshmen Davis Fogle and Emmanuel Innocenti offer intriguing upside at the three spot, neither fully meets what Gonzaga needs at the spot this upcoming season. Innocenti thrives in the intangible areas of defense, energy, and hustle, but lacks natural scoring instincts. Fogle has immense offensive potential, yet will need time to adjust to the college game’s physical and defensive demands.
This is where Grant-Foster becomes a must-get for Mark Few and his staff. With career averages of nearly 14 points, five rebounds, and more than a steal and a block per game, Grant-Foster brings a proven track record of productivity. His blend of size, length, and athleticism would instantly upgrade Gonzaga’s ability to attack off the bounce, finish at the rim, and defend more dynamically on the perimeter. Specifically on offense, with Braden Huff and Graham Ike demanding a lot of attention in the post, Grant-Foster would have ample opportunity to create for himself and others.
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Defensively, his addition would give Gonzaga far more flexibility. Few’s teams often mix coverages in ball screen situations, but lacked the personnel last season to consistently apply pressure without sacrificing size or rebounding. Grant-Foster’s presence would allow the Bulldogs to be more aggressive, switching more actions and applying traps or full-court pressure when needed. His rebounding prowess also addresses an area where Gonzaga needs improvement, especially against longer, more athletic teams.
With 10 scholarship players committed, Gonzaga has the luxury of being selective. But this is not the time to hesitate. Adding a veteran wing with Grant-Foster’s experience and skill set would not only fill a current roster need but could be the move that elevates Gonzaga from a fringe contender to a national championship threat in college basketball next season.
The fit is too perfect to ignore. Tyson Grant-Foster should be Gonzaga’s top priority.
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