Four-star center Sam Funches has committed to Gonzaga University men’s basketball, adding a crucial piece to GU’s 2026 recruiting class. Funches announced his commitment on social media on Friday morning.
NEWS: 4u2b50ufe0f Sam Funches has committed to Gonzaga, he told @Rivals. The 6-11 center is the No. 41 overall recruit in the 2026 class, per Rivals. Chose the Zags over Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and LSU. “I’m just here to play ball.”https://t.co/bBJSKcDtWf pic.twitter.com/HOXiH6s7DU
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) October 17, 2025
Per Rivals, Funches is the No. 41 recruit and No.