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2025 power forward Spencer Ahrens lists Gonzaga in final six

Spencer Ahrens, a 6-foot-9, 215-pound forward in the 2025 recruiting class, lists Gonzaga among his final six college options. Ahrens, a native of Ontario, Canada, in his senior year at Bella Vista Prep in Phoenix, told On3.com’s Joe Tipton he’s also considering Boise State, Illinois, San Francisco, Stanford and Washington.

Sports >  Gonzaga basketball

How Colgate transfer Braeden Smith went from skeptical to comfortable with redshirting at Gonzaga

Gonzaga’s approach was different than the others. The Zags’ depth chart was pretty much set with four returning starters, including the backcourt of seniors Ryan Nembhard and Nolan Hickman, and the addition of three transfers, including 6-5 guards/wings Khalif Battle and Emmanuel Innocenti. GU was very interested in Smith but told the Seattle native up front it wanted him to redshirt for the upcoming season with the Zags’ senior-heavy roster and then have two seasons of eligibility remaining.