Gonzaga Adds Former Florida Guard Lee After NBA Summer
Xaivian Lee, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft and spent time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has committed to Gonzaga. The transfer guard gives coach Mark Few another experienced playmaker for the upcoming season. Lee's addition bolsters Gonzaga's backcourt depth.
Lee's path to Gonzaga runs through the professional ranks, as he went unselected in the 2026 draft before a brief attachment to the Cavaliers organization. That pro exposure gave him a taste of the NBA environment, and he now returns to the college game with that seasoning in hand.
For Mark Few's program, Lee arrives as a proven ball-handler who can run an offense and set up teammates. His presence adds another reliable option to the backcourt rotation, giving Gonzaga more flexibility in how it structures its attack during the coming season.
Lee's move highlights a growing pattern of players using brief professional stints as a stepping stone back to college basketball. For Gonzaga supporters, his arrival