Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff has been named to the Naismith Trophy Preseason Watchlist, recognizing him as one of the top players in college basketball ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The announcement comes after Huff helped Gonzaga secure a 78-72 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 2, 2026. Huff, wearing No. 34, was a key contributor in the Bulldogs' win.
The Naismith Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding men's college basketball player. The preseason watchlist includes 50 players from across the nation.
