The Gonzaga Bulldogs are scrambling to fill a major hole on the roster following the surprise departure of sophomore point guard Mario Saint-Supery, who signed a multi-year deal to return to Spain and play for Valencia.
The news shocked Gonzaga and sent Mark Few and his staff into overdrive, trying to find a suitable replacement for a player they expected to start and play big minutes after a very promising freshman campaign in 2025-26.
While the Zags are working hard to find that player, or players, it’s clear Saint-Supery’s departure will have a significant ripple effect on this new, young roster in Spokane as the team transitions into the Pac-12 conference.
Below is a look at multiple ways each player on Gonzaga’s roster will feel Saint-Supery’s absence in 2026-27:
Loss of familiarity
Saint-Supery was one of five returners on Gonzaga’s roster from last season, giving the team crucial continuity with 11 departures and multiple newcomers set to replace them…