Gonzaga's Emmanuel Innocenti Commits to Arizona State

Junior wing player joins new Sun Devils coach Randy Bennett's roster

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Emmanuel Innocenti, a junior wing player who spent the last two seasons at Gonzaga, has announced his commitment to join the Arizona State Sun Devils basketball team under new head coach Randy Bennett.

Why it matters

Innocenti's transfer to Arizona State represents a notable recruiting win for new Sun Devils coach Randy Bennett, who previously coached Innocenti at Gonzaga. The addition of an experienced wing player like Innocenti could help bolster Arizona State's roster as Bennett looks to rebuild the program.

The details

Innocenti, a 6'7" wing, played a key role as a rotation player for Gonzaga over the past two seasons. He now reunites with Randy Bennett, who recruited and coached Innocenti during his time with the Bulldogs. The junior wing averaged 8.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game last season for Gonzaga.

  • Innocenti announced his commitment to Arizona State on April 13, 2026.

The players

Emmanuel Innocenti

A 6'7" junior wing player who spent the last two seasons at Gonzaga before announcing his commitment to join the Arizona State Sun Devils basketball team.

Randy Bennett

The new head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils basketball team, who previously recruited and coached Innocenti during his time at Gonzaga.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to reunite with Coach Bennett and be a part of building something special at Arizona State.”

— Emmanuel Innocenti, Junior wing player

What’s next

Innocenti will join the Arizona State roster for the 2026-27 season as the Sun Devils look to improve under new head coach Randy Bennett.

The takeaway

Innocenti's commitment to Arizona State represents an important early recruiting win for new Sun Devils coach Randy Bennett, who will look to leverage his prior relationship with the experienced wing player to help rebuild the program.