Braden Huff's return and four other things to watch at Gonzaga's Kraziness in the Kennel
Oct. 1—The exact makeup of Gonzaga's 2026-27 roster remains unclear one month out from the season opener, but the group of players Mark Few and his staff assembled will take the floor for the first time on Saturday at Kraziness in the Kennel. The annual preseason showcase, sold out as of Thursday afternoon, will start at 2 p.m. at McCarthey Athletic Center with player introductions followed by ...
Gonzaga's 2026-27 roster remains uncertain as the team prepares for their first game of the season at the Kraziness in the Kennel. The annual preseason showcase, scheduled for Saturday, will feature player introductions, hype videos, a 3-point contest, skills contest, intrasquad scrimmage, and player/coach speeches. ESPN's Sean Farnham will serve as emcee for the third consecutive year, with SWX broadcasting the event live.
The return of 6-foot-10 forward Braden Huff is of particular interest, as he holds the top two scoring totals in Kraziness history with 19 points in 2023 and 17 points last season. Huff's strength, mobility, and conditioning are crucial after dislocating his kneecap in January, which forced him to miss the final 17 games of the 2025-26 season.
The team has been cautious with his return, but he has been playing without limitations for the past two months. This return is believed to be a key factor in Gonzaga's potential deep run in the 2027 NCAA Tournament.
The availability of other players is also uncertain, with five key players involved in eligibility lawsuits and international waiver decisions. Fifth-year transfers Xaivian Lee (Florida), Javon Bennett (Dayton), and Chauncey Wiggins (Florida State) are awaiting court rulings, while Spanish forward Izan Almansa still needs to process his international eligibility waiver. Currently, only Braden Huff has returned to the Gonzaga roster, making his performance a major focus of the Kraziness in the Kennel event.
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