{"id":869959,"date":"2026-10-04T01:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T01:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/869959\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T01:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T01:08:11","slug":"gonzagas-davis-fogle-erupts-for-30-points-as-new-look-roster-debuts-at-kraziness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/869959\/","title":{"rendered":"Gonzaga\u2019s Davis Fogle erupts for 30 points as new-look roster debuts at Kraziness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sean Farnham was on the mic, the Kennel Club was rocking, and Zombie Nation blared through the speakers at Gonzaga’s<\/a> annual Kraziness in the Kennel event on Saturday afternoon, all the normal makings of the first open practice of the season – with one major difference.<\/p>\n

That came in the form of a white Pac-12 logo emblazoned in the key on both ends of the floor, signaling Gonzaga’s move to a new conference after nearly half a century in the WCC.<\/p>\n

The logo wasn’t the only new thing on the court, with 9 of the 13 players in the Blue vs. White scrimmage playing in a Gonzaga uniform for the first time. That included two of the team’s three fifth year senior transfers – Xaivian Lee and Chauncey Wiggins – as well as international big man Izan Almansa, who is not currently eligible to participate in games while the NCAA evaluates his previous professional experience.<\/p>\n

Below is a look at three key takeaways from Gonzaga’s annual 20 minute scrimmage, which was won by Team White, 56-45.<\/p>\n

1. Gonzaga\u2019s eligibility questions don\u2019t keep Wiggins, Almansa off the floor\"Gonzaga<\/p>\n

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Javon Bennett (2). | Photo by Erik Smith<\/p>\n

Every single one of Gonzaga’s 15 players was introduced on Saturday, and all but two – walk-on Carter Nilson and senior transfer Javon Bennett – played during the Blue-White scrimmage.<\/p>\n

Nilson had a brace on his left wrist, which explained his absence, while coach Mark Few reported after the scrimmage that Bennett was held out due to a mild shoulder injury.<\/p>\n

Not only did two of Gonzaga’s three fifth-year senior transfers suit up, but so did 21-year-old Spanish big man Izan Almansa, who has not been announced as cleared by the NCAA despite committing to the program in May.<\/p>\n

Other fifth year seniors – including Arizona forward RJ Godfrey, a plaintiff in the Georgia lawsuit alongside Chauncey Wiggins – participated in practices\/scrimmage events with their teams recently, so it wasn’t a major surprise to see Lee and Wiggins in action.<\/p>\n

Almansa is a bit more surprising. He likely received a practice waiver to participate in team activities with Gonzaga while his eligibility continues to be evaluated by the NCAA.<\/p>\n

That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be eligible – the same thing happened with Tyon Grant-Foster last year and he ended up needing to pursue legal action to get his eligibility – so this story remains far from over.<\/p>\n

2. Three point shooting was sharp\"Gonzaga<\/p>\n

Gonzaga men’s basketball team. | Photo by Erik Smith<\/p>\n

Last year was Gonzaga’s worst three point shooting season in Mark Few’s entire career – but if Kraziness is any indication, fans won’t be subjected to those same struggles in 2026-27.<\/p>\n

The two teams shot 18-32 (56.3%) from beyond the arc, with a 5-8 combined start that included five different players – Isiah Harwell, Davis Fogle, Chauncey Wiggins, Braden Huff, and Xaivian Lee – all hitting from deep.<\/p>\n

From there, it was a two man show between Gonzaga’s presumed starting wings, Fogle and Harwell, who went an incredible 10-12 combined from beyond the arc, 4-5 for Harwell and 6-7 for Fogle.<\/p>\n

Lee (3-6), Wiggins (2-5), and even the big men Diop (1-1) and Huff (1-2) got in on the action as well. If Saturday is any indication, this year’s team should look a lot more comfortable bombing away from the perimeter.<\/p>\n

3. Gonzaga’s returning stars are ready to go\"Gonzaga<\/p>\n

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34). | Photo by Myk Crawford<\/p>\n

Gonzaga may only have two players back who saw minutes last season, but boy, did they look good on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Davis Fogle looked every bit the part of an All-American superstar, one who could be playing his final season in Spokane once NBA scouts see what he’s capable of. Fogle led all scorers and set a Kraziness record with 30 points, picking up right where he left off after an outstanding freshman season in 2025-26.<\/p>\n

Fogle shot a blistering 11-15 from the field, including a one-handed punch with about four minutes to go that sent the crowd into a frenzy. The 6’7 wing is widely considered one of the biggest breakout candidates in the country, and he showed everyone exactly why on Saturday.<\/p>\n

There may have been a little bit of rust shedding for Huff early in the scrimmage, but it didn’t last long. The big man – who was matched up with 7’1 big man Massamba Diop early on – was active on the glass, hit an early three point shot, and served as an offensive hub for Team White, while playing 17 of a possible 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

All in all he finished with 11 points and a team-high seven boards, while going 1-2 from beyond the arc as well. <\/p>\n

Next up for Gonzaga is a road exhibition game in Fayetteville against Arkansas, slated for Saturday, Oct. 24. The time remains to be determined.<\/p>\n

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