Santa Clara's Sash Gavalyugov: Returning to Santa Clara

Gavalyugov will withdraw from the NCAA transfer portal and return to Santa Clara for the 2026-27 season, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

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Gavalyugov will return to the Broncos for a second season after previously entering the transfer portal following his redshirt freshman year. The 6-foot-3 guard was an impact player for the Broncos, averaging nine points and 2.7 assists in 20 minutes per game across 35 contests this past season. He will retain three years of eligibility with Santa Clara moving forward.