German Guard Jack Kayil Electing to Stay in NBA Draft, Won't Play at Gonzaga in 2026-27

German guard Jack Kayil electing to stay in NBA Draft, won't play at Gonzaga in 2026-27

Jack Kayil signed with Gonzaga last November, but the highly-touted German guard won't step foot on campus after choosing to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Gonzaga Commit Jack Kayil Declares for 2026 NBA Draft: Will He Ever Play for the Zags?

Mark Few might have a problem. Jack Kayil, the crown jewel of Gonzaga’s 2026 recruiting class, declared for the 2026 NBA Draft just hours before the early entry deadline closed on Friday night. The 6-foot-5 German guard is currently playing for Alba Berlin in the Bundesliga, and he submitted his name with the full understanding …

Gonzaga signee Jack Kayil plans to stay in 2026 NBA Draft, forgo NCAA eligibility

CHICAGO — One of Gonzaga’s presumed starters for the 2026-27 season, Jack Kayil, plans to keep his name in the 2026 NBA Draft and forgo his remaining NCAA eligibility, according to his agents, who spoke with DraftExpress, which first reported…