In a move that reshapes Gonzaga's future backcourt plans, German combo guard Jack Kayil has officially decided to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft, forgoing his commitment to join the Bulldogs next season.

Kayil, who plays professionally for Alba Berlin in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga, broke the news to Draft Express's Jonathan Givony through his agents. While international players technically have until June 13 to withdraw from the draft, Kayil's early announcement signals a firm decision. ESPN currently ranks him as the No. 61 prospect available, though many mock drafts project the 20-year-old going undrafted.

This season, the 6-foot-5 point guard has been impressive on the European stage, averaging 12.2 points on a 40/34/77 shooting split, along with 3.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game. Alba Berlin enters the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, with their postseason run beginning Sunday, May 17.

For Gonzaga coach Mark Few, this is a tough blow. Kayil was expected to make an immediate impact in the backcourt alongside returning sophomore point guard Mario Saint-Supery. His departure, however, opens the door for Houston Cougars transfer Isiah Harwell to step in and hit the ground running for the 2026-27 season.

With Kayil out of the picture, Gonzaga's roster now stands at 10 filled spots out of 15 available. The current commits include Harwell, Arizona State transfer center Massamba Diop (7-foot-1), four-star wing Luca Foster, and four-star center Sam Funches. The Bulldogs still need to add at least one more on-ball guard and one off-ball guard through the transfer portal or overseas market, plus one or two walk-ons to round out the squad.

For Zags fans, it's a reminder of the ever-changing landscape of college basketball—where international talent and the draft can shift roster plans in an instant.