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Former Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle had an up-and-down performance in his debut start for the Phoenix Suns during NBA Summer League action, illustrating both promising moments and areas requiring growth as the Suns lost decisively to the Atlanta Hawks.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / July 7

Gonzaga's Khalif Battle joins NBA Summer League roster

Las Vegas will host quite a contingent of former Gonzaga players next week during the annual NBA Summer League event. Khalif Battle became the fourth member from the 2024-25 squad to receive a Summer League invite, as the 6-foot-5 guard was named to the Phoenix Suns' roster that was announced Monday.

Former Gonzaga Guard Lands with Phoenix Suns Ahead of NBA Summer League

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle has agreed to a deal to play for the Phoenix Suns, according to Jacob Myers of League Him. Terms of the deal were not specified, although it is expected this is an invitation for Battle to join the Suns during Las Vegas Summer League starting July 10 at the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Khalif Battle Shares Strong Feelings About Decision to Transfer to Gonzaga

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle spoke to assembled media on Friday ahead of his NBA pre-draft workout with the Sacramento Kings, his sixth workout of the cycle.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / April 18

Gonzaga's Khalif Battle impresses at NBA pre-draft camp

Khalif Battle has yet to enter the 2025 NBA Draft, though a declaration from the 6-foot-5 New Jersey native could be coming soon enough. The former Gonzaga

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / April 14

Gonzaga's Nolan Hickman, Khalif Battle selected to Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

The 2025 Portsmouth Invitational is set to feature a handful of names from the West Coast Conference and the Gonzaga men's basketball team. Two members

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23

Men's NCAA Tournament Round of 32 winners, losers: Big 12 owns the day

Half of this year's Sweet 16 is set. Saturday was another day of mostly chalk in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament, with one notable exception.

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College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 22

Gonzaga Targeting 11th Straight Sweet 16 vs. Houston: Guard play and offensive rebounding will be vital for the Zags against the No.1 seed Cougars

Gonzaga played phenomenally in the opener but Houston is an entirely different cat. The Cougars enter this matchup as a slight favorite in what might prove to be Saturday’s best game.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 21

Houston, Gonzaga bring marquee names to 2nd-round matchup

Gonzaga has its sights on qualifying for its 10th consecutive Sweet 16 berth. Standing in the way is Houston, one of the favorites of the entire tournament.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 20

Gonzaga bulldozes Georgia to win 16th straight NCAA opener

Khalif Battle recorded 24 points and eight rebounds as eighth-seeded Gonzaga trampled ninth-seeded Georgia 89-68 on Thursday in Midwest Region first-round play at Wichita, Kan.

Khalif Battle News / Yardbarker / March 20

Watch: Gonzaga's Battle catches fire in March Madness debut

Watch: Gonzaga's Khalif Battle catches fire in March Madness debut vs. Georgia

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle didn't look like a player who was making his NCAA Tournament debut on Thursday.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 12

Gonzaga stymies No. 19 Saint Mary's in West Coast Conference final

Braden Huff scored 18 points and Gonzaga officially sewed up its 26th straight NCAA Tournament appearance with a 58-51 victory over No. 19 Saint Mary's on Tuesday night in the West Coast Conference title game at Las Vegas.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / March 11

What Gonzaga's Graham Ike, Khalif Battle said after WCC semifinal win vs. San Francisco

Graham Ike recorded his seventh double-double of the season while Khalif Battle added 21 points and four rebounds to help guide the Gonzaga men's basketball team to a win over San Francisco in the semifinal round of the West Coast Conference tournament held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 11

Gonzaga, Oregon State, Saint Mary's, Washington State men's basketball: Zags Log Two Wins as Gaels, Beavers, and Cougars Split

It was an up-and-down week for three of the four teams we report on in the WCC. The Zags bounced back with a pair of wins while Saint Mary’s, Oregon State, and Washington State all split.

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What Gonzaga's players said after win vs. LMU Lions

Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Braden Huff added 14 off the bench and the Gonzaga men's basketball team pulled away down the stretch of a 73-53 win over Loyola Marymount on Thursday.

Gonzaga Bulldogs News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / February 1

ESPN BPI predicts Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's

Gonzaga and Saint Mary's have delivered some intense battles over the years, and both sides can expect more of the same heading into Saturday's showdown between West Coast Conference rivals.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 14