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Gonzaga Forward Izan Almansa Cleared by NCAA

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Gonzaga forward Izan Almansa has received NCAA clearance to play, giving coach Mark Few a 6-foot-10 addition for the 2026-27 season just before the Bulldogs’ exhibition opener against Arkansas. The 21-year-old Spaniard is expected to add depth to a frontcourt that includes Braden Huff and Massamba Diop, and will have three seasons of college eligibility. Almansa’s professional career has taken him from the NBA G League Ignite to Australia’s Perth Wildcats and Real Madrid, where he played in 2025-26. He is also a decorated youth international, earning MVP honors at the FIBA Under-17 and Under-19 World Cups while helping Spain win major youth tournaments.

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