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Gonzaga's Steele Venters enters transfer portal
The 6-7 senior averaged 5 points per game this past season.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:48am
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Gonzaga's roster overhaul highlights the challenges of maintaining elite status in modern college basketball.Ellensburg TodayGonzaga forward Steele Venters has entered the NCAA transfer portal, becoming the fourth Bulldogs player to do so this offseason. Venters, a 6-7 senior from Ellensburg, Washington, averaged 5 points per game this past season after missing the previous two years due to injuries.
Why it matters
Gonzaga is facing significant roster turnover heading into the 2026-27 season, with five graduating seniors and now at least four players entering the transfer portal. This will require head coach Mark Few to rebuild a large portion of his team, which has been a consistent national title contender in recent years.
The details
Venters transferred to Gonzaga from Eastern Washington, where he was named the Big Sky Player of the Year in 2022-23. However, his Gonzaga career was derailed by injuries, as he missed the 2023-24 season with a torn ACL and the 2024-25 season with an Achilles injury. He finally made his Gonzaga debut in November 2025 but struggled to find consistent playing time, eventually falling out of the rotation by the end of the season.
- Venters entered the transfer portal on April 6, 2026, one day before the portal officially opens on April 7.
- Venters last played for Gonzaga on February 25, 2026, scoring 3 points in his final game for the Bulldogs.
The players
Steele Venters
A 6-7 senior forward from Ellensburg, Washington who transferred to Gonzaga from Eastern Washington, where he was named the Big Sky Player of the Year in 2022-23. Venters missed the previous two seasons at Gonzaga due to injuries but made his debut for the Bulldogs in November 2025.
Mark Few
The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who will have to rebuild a large portion of his roster heading into the 2026-27 season.
What’s next
Venters will now explore transfer options as he looks to continue his college basketball career. Gonzaga will need to fill the void left by Venters and several other departing players as they aim to maintain their status as a national title contender.
The takeaway
Gonzaga's roster overhaul this offseason highlights the challenges even elite programs face with player turnover in the modern college basketball landscape. The Bulldogs will need to reload quickly to remain among the nation's top teams.
