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Gonzaga Transfer Portal Target Announces Commitment to Seton Hall

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Blayne Gilmer | Last updated May 10, 2025 11:08 PM ET

The transfer portal continues to challenge Gonzaga’s roster rebuild for the 2025-26 season. On Saturday, the Bulldogs lost out on one of their top wing targets, as Rice transfer Jacob Dar committed to Seton Hall. The 6-foot-7 forward had been in contact with Mark Few’s staff shortly after entering the portal, and many believed Gonzaga would be a strong contender for his services.

Dar, who brings size, versatility, and reliable three-point shooting, would have filled a key need on the wing for the Zags. He averaged 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season while connecting on 37% from long range. Instead, he joins a Seton Hall team that has quietly built one of the more intriguing portal hauls in the Big East.

Seton Hall has landed a commitment from Rice transfer Jacob Dar, source told @On3sports.

The 6-7 small forward averaged 7.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this season. https://t.co/SaXbtspnNf pic.twitter.com/h4ufYKRADE
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) May 10, 2025

This marks the second setback of the day for Gonzaga in the transfer market. Earlier, San Francisco standout Malik Thomas announced his commitment to Virginia. Thomas, one of the WCC’s top scorers last season, had also been on Gonzaga’s radar as a potential high-impact addition.

While these developments are disappointing, Gonzaga did secure a valuable piece earlier this week with the addition of Adam Miller from Arizona State. Miller brings proven perimeter shooting—he hit over 42% of his threes last season—and is expected to give the Bulldogs a scoring punch from the guard spot.

Still, Gonzaga’s roster has a clear void. The staff continues its search for an explosive wing who can create off the dribble and help replace the production lost from Khalif Battle’s departure. Or, an active defender in the wing to help replace Michael Ajayi. As the portal cycle continues, all eyes will be on whether the Zags can close on another high-upside playmaker to round out their rotation.

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