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G League-to-college pipeline: How former pros have performed in NCAA basketball

Gonzaga Bulldogs On SI·Andy Patton·19 days ago
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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs dipped into the G League market for their latest roster addition, securing a commitment from former G League Ignite star and current Real Madrid forward Izan Almansa to bolster the frontcourt. Almansa, 20, declared for both the 2024 and 2025 NBA drafts and played five summer league games with the Philadelphia 76ers last year, which will require him to get approval from the NCAA to play for the Zags this upcoming season. Recent precedence gives Almansa a good chance at gaining eligibility for the Zags, as players have been given eligibility even after being drafted - so long as they didn't sign an NBA contract, which the 6'10 big man did not. Assuming his eligibility is granted, Almansa will be one of the first players to play college basketball after spending time in the NBA G League.…

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