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Gonzaga Women's Hoops: Continuity Fuels Pac-12 Dominance
8 Oct
Summary
- Gonzaga's roster boasts 95.4% scoring and 94.4% minutes retention.
- Projected as the top Pac-12 team and No. 46 overall by Bart Torvik.
- Led by stars Lauren Whittaker and Allie Turner for the 2026-27 season.
The Gonzaga women's basketball program is entering the new-look Pac-12 with remarkable roster stability, a rarity in today's NIL and transfer portal landscape. With 11 returners from last season's 18-5 finish, the team is projected to lead the conference and ranks No. 46 overall nationally, according to Bart Torvik's ratings.
This continuity is exceptional, with Gonzaga returning 95.4% of its scoring, 95.9% of its rebounding, and 94.4% of its total minutes from the previous season. Only three players departed the program, underscoring the team's commitment to its core.
Gonzaga will be spearheaded by the formidable duo of star center Lauren Whittaker and sharpshooting guard Allie Turner. Whittaker earned WCC Rookie and Player of the Year honors, leading the conference in multiple statistical categories. Turner also received All-WCC First Team recognition for her outstanding offensive performance. The team's season officially kicks off with FanFest on Saturday, October 10, followed by an exhibition game on Tuesday, October 2, and the regular-season opener on November 2 against North Dakota State in Spokane.
