Gonzaga has jumped into the 2028 recruiting race with its first public offer to a junior-class prospect, and the target is a fast-rising one.
Jordan Mize, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Sierra Canyon High School, posted Tuesday on Instagram that he received an offer from the Bulldogs and specifically mentioned GU assistant coach RJay Barsh. The offer gives Gonzaga a foothold with a player whose stock has climbed sharply over the past year.
At 247Sports, Mize is now ranked No. 17 in the 2028 class after starting at No. 48.
That rise came after a strong run on the AAU circuit and a stint at USA Basketball tryouts for the FIBA U17 team. He did not make the roster, but the work he put in there helped boost his profile.
Mize’s spring with NW Rotary Nike in the EYBL backed up the ranking jump. He averaged 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game, showing the kind of two-way impact that tends to draw attention from high-major programs.
His game is built around getting downhill and finishing through contact, a skill set that should only become more dangerous as he adds strength. He also flashes some creativity with the ball and can knock down open looks, though that part of his game still has room to grow.
The size is part of the appeal. At 6-foot-5, Mize has the frame to handle either wing spot at the next level, and his defensive instincts give him real upside on that end too.
Gonzaga’s offer arrives as the staff continues balancing work on the 2026-27 roster with recruiting across the 2027 and 2028 classes. The Bulldogs’ first known connection to the 2028 group came with Seattle-area standout Quentin Mosby, and Mize is now the first player in that class to land a public offer from the program.
He is already drawing a strong list of suitors. According to 247Sports, Gonzaga becomes the seventh reported offer for Mize, joining USC, Oregon, Tennessee, LSU, TCU, Utah and Oregon State. Mize also said on Instagram over the last week that Washington and Cal had offered as well.
Even with the heavy emphasis on the transfer portal and international recruiting in recent cycles, Gonzaga has continued to chase domestic high school players who fit its style. Davis Fogle was a strong pickup in the 2025 class, while 2026 signees Luca Foster and Sam Funches both bring promising upside to Spokane.
The 2027 class currently includes one commitment, 6-foot-7 wing Dooney Johnson, while Gonzaga is also pursuing five-star combo guard Jalen Davis and four-star wing Gene Roebuck.
Mize fits the profile Gonzaga has targeted before: a big, physical wing with room to keep rising. And when the Bulldogs get in early on players like that, they have a track record of making it count.
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