Gonzaga just pulled off another massive transfer grab, with Florida State Seminoles forward Chauncey Wiggins committing to the Zags! This dude is bringing some serious firepower to Coach Mark Few’s already stacked frontcourt, making it the second huge pickup in just two days. Seriously, it’s barely been 30 hours since Dayton Flyers point guard Javon Bennett decided to join up as a fifth-year recruit, and now Wiggins is in the mix too. Talk about a whirlwind week for the Bulldogs, right? Wiggins actually got a fifth year of eligibility thanks to that whole Georgia lawsuit against the NCAA, so he’s coming in with experience and a chip on his shoulder.
This Stretch-Four Is a Three-Point Missile
Look, Wiggins isn’t just another big body. We’re talking about a 6-10, 220-pound stretch-four who can absolutely light it up from deep. Last season with the Seminoles, he put up 13.3 points and snagged 3.9 rebounds per game, and get this: he shot nearly 39 percent from three-point range! Specifically, 38.7 percent, which is just bonkers for a guy his size. This is huge news for Gonzaga because, let’s be real, their three-point shooting was a bit of a struggle bus last season, hitting only 33.3 percent as a team. That ranked them No. 212 in all of college basketball, which is just not Zags territory. Wiggins’ versatile, mobile size and his knack for spreading the floor with that long-range touch is exactly what this team needs to open up the offense. Seriously, can you imagine trying to guard this guy? It’s going to be a nightmare for opposing coaches.
The Frontcourt Is Absolutely Loaded
With Wiggins in the fold, Gonzaga’s frontcourt isn’t just good, it’s bordering on unfair. He’s joining redshirt senior power forward Braden Huff and sophomore center Massamba Diop, who came over from Arizona State. That’s a trio of big men with size, skill, and now, a genuine sharpshooter who can stretch the floor. It just keeps proving that Spokane, Washington, is home to maybe the most optimal band of interior players in the college game. Add in that Javon Bennett, a 5-10 point guard, just jumped aboard, and you see how quickly this roster is coming together. The Lilac City is looking stacked, with 14 of the 15 roster spots potentially filled for the 2026-27 season. This team is going to be big, skilled, and ready to roll.
The only real question left is what Wiggins’ addition means for the impending eligibility issue with forward/center Izan Almansa from Spain’s Real Madrid. That’s something to ponder as this incredible group finally looks to take its true, formidable shape. Get ready, college hoops world, because the Bulldogs are building something special, and it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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