Gonzaga Lands Four-Star Center Sam Funches for 2026 Recruiting Class
The top-ranked Mississippi prospect chose the Zags for their plan to develop his skill set.
Overview
- Sam Funches announced his commitment on Oct. 17 after completing his recruiting visits, including a trip to LSU.
- The 6-foot-11 Germantown senior is ranked No. 1 in Mississippi, the No. 7 center and No. 58 overall in the 2026 class by the 247Sports Composite.
- He selected Gonzaga over finalists Ole Miss, Mississippi State and LSU after fielding multiple Division I offers.
- Funches averaged 14.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.7 blocks last season while helping Germantown win its first MHSAA Class 7A state championship.
- He becomes one of two early commits in Gonzaga’s 2026 class, joining German guard Jack Kayil for the 2026–27 season.