Utah turns to another in-state school for its next transfer commit
Malek Gomma was an every-game starter in the front court for Weber State last season.
Weber State center Malek Gomma (7) dunks the ball over Utah forward Seydou Traore (0) during the first half of the game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
| Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News The University of Utah men’s basketball team’s latest transfer addition is reportedly coming from an in-state school, and it helps bolster Utah’s front court. On Saturday, national outlets 247 Sports and League Ready reported that former Weber State forward Malek Gomma has committed to the Runnin’ Utes. Who is Malek Gomma?
Gomma is an Anchorage, Alaska, native who played his first two collegiate seasons at Seattle. The 6-foot-8 forward who’s also played time at center will have one year of eligibility remaining when he arrives at Utah. Gomma is coming off his best college season.
After playing sporadic minutes over two seasons at Seattle, he started every game for the Wildcats during the 2025-26 campaign. He averaged 8. 0 points, 6.