BREAKING: Gonzaga lands French guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa! | What 18-year-old brings Zags in 2026-27

Gonzaga Bulldogs land French guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa, fueling a youth movement in Spokane with an international twist. Could this 18-year-old prospect become the next breakout star for Mark Few’s squad as the Zags prepare for their Pac-12 debut? Andy Patton breaks down Ekanga-Ehawa’s upside—highlighting his 6'5" frame, lengthy wingspan, and aggressive downhill scoring from the French JL Bourg U21 system. Key analysis covers roster construction following Jack Kayil's NBA Draft exit, the expected developmental role for Ekanga-Ehawa, and Gonzaga’s ongoing pursuit of additional international talent to fill guard and frontcourt needs. Insightful discussion explores the program’s strong French connection with names like Ronny Turiaf, Killian Tillie, and Joel Ayayi, and what this latest addition means for player rotations, bench experience, and potential Pac-12 success. Can Gonzaga’s revamped, youthful roster rise to meet the challenge? Don’t miss this deep dive into the Zags’ evolving identity. Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga Locked On Zags Discord: https://discord.gg/FFNgKfXbKd  Get Locked On Zags ad-free with the Everydayer Club. Plus, members-only Discord access. Join at https://lockedonzags.supercast.com/  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering$300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.