College basketball programs now spend almost every offseason attempting to replace significant portions of their rosters. Gonzaga’s emerging 2027 recruiting class offers Mark Few an opportunity to build something increasingly rare.
Continuity.
Dooney Johnson is already committed to the Bulldogs and has climbed to No. 11 nationally in the latest Rivals rankings, according to The Slipper Still Fits.
Gonzaga commit and top-30 class of 2027 prospect Dooney Johnson is transferring from Milwaukee Juneau to East River High in Orlando, Fla., according to his Instagram page. pic.twitter.com/gILJrGTd8d
— Theo Lawson (@TheoLawson_SR) August 21, 2026
Gonzaga is also pursuing No. 18 prospect Jalen Davis and highly regarded California wing Gene Roebuck.
Adding one of those players would make the class considerably stronger. Landing both could give Gonzaga the foundation of a backcourt capable of growing together instead of forcing Few to rebuild through the transfer portal each spring.
Johnson Gives Gonzaga an Elite Centerpiece
Johnson is a 6-foot-7 guard from Wisconsin who earned first-team Nike EYBL honors.
His size allows him to see passing lanes smaller guards may miss while giving Gonzaga additional defensive flexibility. Johnson can handle the ball, create opportunities and switch across several positions.
He also does not need to rely solely on outside shooting to affect a game.
Johnson’s continued rise in the rankings should help Gonzaga on the recruiting trail. Elite prospects frequently evaluate the players who may join them just as closely as they study depth charts and coaching staffs.
A talented guard may welcome the chance to play alongside another highly regarded creator if their games fit together.
Davis and Roebuck appear capable of doing exactly that.
Davis and Roebuck Would Complete the Picture
Davis is a powerful 6-foot-3 guard from Washington who can generate offense for himself and his teammates.
Roebuck is a 6-foot-5 wing who connected on 42% of his 3-point attempts on the Adidas 3SSB circuit. His shooting ability could provide valuable spacing around Johnson and Davis, while his rebounding would give the Bulldogs additional size on the perimeter.
Together, the three prospects would offer creation, shooting, length and defensive versatility.
Gonzaga still has plenty of work to do. Davis and Roebuck remain uncommitted, and other nationally prominent programs will continue pursuing them.
The possibility is nevertheless exciting.
The Bulldogs’ current roster includes multiple players dealing with eligibility questions. Establishing a dependable high school recruiting pipeline would reduce Gonzaga’s reliance on late transfer decisions and unpredictable rulings.
Few will continue using the portal when necessary.
A young backcourt talented enough to play together for multiple seasons, however, could give Gonzaga a precious advantage in the modern era.
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