ALERT: NCAA rule change SHAKES Gonzaga, why Izan Almansa’s college career is now in JEOPARDY!

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of a new NCAA rule change on Gonzaga basketball and its recruits.

NCAA’s controversial crackdown on international pros could upend Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball and alter the college hoops landscape overnight. Will key recruits like Izan Almansa ever suit up for Mark Few’s squad, and did the shifting eligibility rules push Jack Kayil to stay in the NBA draft?

People in this episode

Host: Andy Patton

Topics covered

• NCAA rule change
• Gonzaga basketball
• college basketball
• international players
• eligibility rules
• recruitment
• NBA draft

Keywords

• NCAA
• Gonzaga
• Izan Almansa
• Mark Few
• Jack Kayil
• college basketball
• eligibility
• international players

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NCAA, Gonzaga Bulldogs

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