Gonzaga men’s basketball is adding a jersey patch sponsor for the 2026-27 season, with Altana stepping into the role as the program continues moving with the wider college athletics trend.
Altana is an artificial intelligence platform and network built for global supply chain management, trade compliance, and economic security. Gonzaga did not disclose the financial terms, but the deal is expected to bring in a sizeable amount of money for the program’s continued growth.
“Altana is an exceptional organization that represents innovation and forward thinking, and we are excited to welcome them as a partner of Gonzaga Athletics and Gonzaga Basketball. As we enter a new era for Gonzaga Athletics and begin competition in the Pac-12, we are grateful for Altana’s support and belief in our student-athletes and our program. We look forward to building a strong partnership together.” - Gonzaga Athletic Director Chris Standiford
The jersey patch news comes as Gonzaga’s 2026-27 roster is now live on the GoZags website. The 16-man group includes three players whose eligibility situations are still unresolved: fifth-year point guard Javon Bennett, fifth-year forward Chauncey Wiggins, and forward/center Izan Almansa. Walk-on redshirt freshman point guard Alonzo Metz will not count toward the roster limit because he is listed as a designated student-athlete.
There is also movement in the legal fight involving fifth-year lead guard Xaivian Lee. He is seeking a preliminary injunction after previously receiving a temporary restraining order in the Glancey vs.
NCAA case in the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, California. His hearing, originally set for Tuesday, Sept. 29, was moved up to a 2 p.m.
PT start time.
Attention now turns quickly to Kraziness in the Kennel, which is just four days away on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. PT.
General public tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m. PT.
The event will be handled as a practice/scrimmage, meaning players who are not eligible can still technically take part. Fans who can’t make it in person will be able to watch it live on SWX Non-Stop Local Sports.
Gonzaga will also have a notable visitor on campus for Fall Family Weekend. Four-star wing Gene Roebuck III of La Mirada, California, is set for his official visit and will be in attendance for Kraziness in the Kennel.
It will be his second look at the school after an unofficial visit on Nov. 3-4, 2025.
The 6-4, 180-pound prospect is now back on campus as Gonzaga continues to build toward its next roster cycle.
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