Wing Transfer Skylar Wicks Receives Extra Year of Eligibility From NCAA
Many believed this wouldn’t be the case.
Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball player Skylar Wicks, a hybrid wing transfer, has been granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, according to 247Sports' Dushawn London. The 6-6 Saint Francis Red Wolves recruit, from Jersey City, New Jersey, joins the Zags for the 2026-27 season, having received the waiver on August 4. During the 2025-26 season at Saint Francis, Wicks averaged 17.8 points, led the team with a 36.3 three-point percentage, and contributed 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28 starts.
He was recognized as the All-Northeast Conference Third Team. Currently, Gonzaga's roster in Spokane, Washington, is nearing completion with 14 of their potential 15 roster spots filled. The team is still awaiting eligibility news from the NCAA regarding 6-3 point guard Nathan De Sousa from France and 6-10 power forward/center Izan Almansa from Spain.
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