Gonzaga assistant coach Jorge Sanz furthers ELITE pipeline from Spain to Spokane, who could be next?

Gonzaga Bulldogs could unlock key international talent as assistant coach Jorge Sanz heads to Spain to work with the country's top young prospects—could this connection reshape the Zags' 2026–27 roster? Eyes are on Lucas Mari (Vermont), Valentino Pinedo (UNC Greensboro), and Spanish forward Michael Caicedo as potential future additions, with Jorge Sanz's longstanding ties to Spanish basketball fueling recruitment possibilities.

Host Andy Patton dissects the impact of this overseas coaching stint on Gonzaga's roster construction and international recruiting pipeline, addressing immediate depth concerns at small forward and power forward. The spotlight also shines on Graham Ike's impressive G League Combine measurements, raising his NBA draft stock. How will Gonzaga leverage these global and domestic developments to build a championship-caliber squad? Get the latest transfer portal news, Zags player updates, and an exclusive preview of the program’s next moves.

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga

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