Gonzaga Targets Seattle Native Sharpshooting Guard via Transfer Portal

Mason Williams, a 6'5 guard from O'Dea High School, has received interest from the Bulldogs after missing last season at Iowa State due to injury.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:57pm

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Gonzaga has expressed interest in Mason Williams, a 6'5 guard from Seattle, as the Bulldogs look to bolster their backcourt for the 2026-27 season. Williams spent the last two seasons at Eastern Washington, where he was a 37% career three-point shooter, before transferring to Iowa State, where he missed the entire 2025-26 campaign due to a hip injury. Gonzaga is in need of perimeter shooting after struggling from deep last season, and Williams could provide that if he lands in Spokane.

Why it matters

Gonzaga's pursuit of Williams shows the program's continued commitment to improving its roster through the transfer portal, especially in the backcourt. The Bulldogs are looking to bounce back from a down shooting year and Williams' proven track record as a sharpshooter could be a valuable addition.

The details

After landing former Houston guard Isiah Harwell on Sunday, Gonzaga has now set its sights on Williams, a Seattle native who spent the last two seasons at Eastern Washington. As a sophomore in 2024-25, Williams averaged 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 34.5% from three-point range. Prior to that, he was even better from deep, connecting on 46.9% of his threes as a freshman. Williams missed the entire 2025-26 season at Iowa State due to a hip injury, but Gonzaga is hoping to bring the 6'5 guard in to provide outside shooting and perimeter defense.

  • Williams spent the last two seasons at Eastern Washington before transferring to Iowa State, where he missed the 2025-26 campaign due to injury.
  • Gonzaga has expressed interest in Williams since April 13, 2026, shortly after landing the commitment of Isiah Harwell.

The players

Mason Williams

A 6'5 guard from Seattle's O'Dea High School who spent the last two seasons at Eastern Washington, where he was a 37% career three-point shooter, before transferring to Iowa State, where he missed the 2025-26 season due to a hip injury.

Mark Few

The head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who is looking to bolster his backcourt through the transfer portal after the team struggled from three-point range last season.

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What they’re saying

“Even after landing Harwell, Gonzaga is still in need of backcourt help for 2026-27.”

— Andy Patton, Writer

“Perimeter shooting remains a concern for Gonzaga after they shot just 33.3% from deep last year - the worst mark of coach Few's career.”

— Andy Patton, Writer

What’s next

Gonzaga will continue to recruit Williams and monitor his recovery from the hip injury that caused him to miss the 2025-26 season at Iowa State. If Williams chooses to join the Bulldogs, he would provide much-needed perimeter shooting and defensive versatility to the backcourt.

The takeaway

Gonzaga's pursuit of Mason Williams demonstrates the program's commitment to improving its roster through the transfer portal, especially in areas of need like perimeter shooting. If Williams can regain his form from his time at Eastern Washington, he could be a valuable addition to the Bulldogs' backcourt as they look to bounce back from a down shooting season.