Ismaila Diagne Adds to Growing List of Zags in Transfer Portal
The native of Nguekhokhe, Senegal and Real Madrid alum spent two seasons in the Pacific Northwest.
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 07: Center Ismaila Diagne #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrates with fans after his team beat the North Florida Ospreys at McCarthey Athletic Center on December 07, 2025 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Myk Crawford/Getty Images) | Getty Images Seven-foot sophomore center Ismaila Diagne has gone portaling, the fifth Gonzaga Bulldog to do so this cycle. He joins graduate wing Steele Venters, junior wing Emmanuel Innocenti, redshirt junior guard Braeden Smith, and redshirt freshman guard Cade Orness.
Diagne served mostly as the third big behind forward Graham Ike and redshirt junior forward Braden Huff from 2024-26. During his time, the native of Nguekhokhe, Senegal, averaged just 1. 7 points and 2.
4 rebounds in 38 appearances, including three starts. NEWS: Gonzaga center Ismaila Diagne plans to enter the transfer portal, a source tells @TheAthleticCBB The 7’0 big man averaged 1. 1 points and 2.
4 rebounds in 28 games played pic. twitter. com/yjZEgUKUGi — Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) April 7, 2026 His most memorable performance came against the Santa Clara Broncos at the Leavey Center on Feb.