Sash Gavalyugov - College Basketball News & Rumors

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal again Gavalyugov will enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.

Impact Prior to Santa Clara, Villanova included Gavalyugov for one season. As part of the Broncos, he logged 9.0 points and 1.9 three-pointers made per game on 39.9/35.8/72.0 shooting splits.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

After Santa Clara and Kentucky trade 3s in thrilling finish, 'a tough one to swallow' for Broncos

Santa Clara may have lost to Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, but few will forget the way everything unfolded at the end of regulation

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in 89-84 overtime win over Santa Clara in March Madness

Otega Oweh rescued Kentucky with a buzzer-beater from just inside half court to force overtime, then hit the tiebreaking free throws in the extra period as the seventh-seeded Wildc...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Santa Clara beats No. 21 Saint Mary's 76-71, advances to WCC title game vs Gonzaga

Sash Gavalyugov scored 23 points including a back-breaking 3-pointer to lead Santa Clara to a 76-71 victory over No. 21 Saint Mary’s in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Sparks upset win Gavalyugov notched 23 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 0-3 FT), one rebound and six assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 76-71 win over Saint Mary's.

Impact The freshman got hot from outside and led his team in both points and assists, helping the third-seeded Broncos upset the second-seeded Gaels in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference Tournament. Gavalyugov is averaging 8.8 points per game this year, though he has now scored over 20 three different times. He'll try to help the Broncos pull off another upset in the WCC championship Tuesday against top-seeded Gonzaga.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team to win Gavalyugov notched 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 84-72 win over Seattle.

Impact The freshman led the Broncos in scoring for the game despite coming off the bench. Gavalyugov has gone off before, dropping 37 in a January victory over Loyola Marymount, but he's only playing about 19 minutes per contest and averaging 8.6 points.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Santa Clara hosts Seattle U following Graves' 30-point outing

Santa Clara hosts the Seattle U Redhawks after Allen Graves scored 30 points in Santa Clara's 96-92 win against the Washington State Cougars

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Santa Clara Broncos face the San Francisco Dons on 4-game win streak

Santa Clara is looking to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over San Francisco

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Santa Clara plays San Diego following Hammond's 25-point performance

Santa Clara visits the San Diego Toreros after Christian Hammond scored 25 points in the Broncos' 62-54 win over the Saint Mary's Gaels

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Santa Clara knocks off Saint Mary's 62-54

Led by Christian Hammond's 25 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Saint Mary's Gaels 62-54 on Saturday

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Santa Clara hosts Pacific following Gavalyugov's 37-point game

Santa Clara plays the Pacific Tigers after Aleksandar Gavalyugov scored 37 points in Santa Clara's 103-72 win over the Loyola Marymount Lions

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Pacific visits Santa Clara after Gavalyugov's 37-point showing

Santa Clara hosts the Pacific Tigers after Aleksandar Gavalyugov scored 37 points in Santa Clara's 103-72 victory against the Loyola Marymount Lions

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Scores 37 Gavalyugov ended Saturday's 103-72 victory over Loyola Marymount with 37 points (14-20 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes.

Impact The freshman enjoyed a breakout game in just his second start of the season. Brenton Knapper (undisclosed) had to miss Saturday's game, giving Gavalyugov the chance to start. After this performance, he may have a case for expanding on his 18.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gavalyugov's 37 lead Santa Clara past Loyola Marymount 103-72

The Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Loyola Marymount Lions 103-72 led by Aleksandar Gavalyugov's 37 points

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Arizona State rallies from 19 down to beat Santa Clara 82-79 after Hurley ejected in first half

Arizona State overcame a 19-point deficit in the second half after coach Bobby Hurley was ejected in the final seconds of the first half, and the Sun Devils beat Santa Clara 82-79...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara beats Utah Tech 90-80

Santa Clara defeats Utah Tech 90-80 in a basketball game on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Utah Tech visits Santa Clara after Potter's 26-point performance

Utah Tech faces the Santa Clara Broncos after Ethan Potter scored 26 points in the Trailblazers' 77-69 victory against the UC Riverside Highlanders

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara plays Saint Louis

The Santa Clara Broncos play the Saint Louis Billikens at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara Broncos play the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on 5-game win streak

Santa Clara looks to continue its five-game win streak with a victory against Louisiana

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Elijah Mahi, Aleksandar Gavalyugov score 19 each as Santa Clara beats McNeese 79-67

Elijah Mahi and Aleksandar Gavalyugov scored 19 points apiece as Santa Clara beat McNeese 79-67

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Plays 23 minutes off bench Tuesday Gavalyugov had eight points (3-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's win over Humboldt State.

Impact Gavalyugov might have fallen short of scoring in double digits, something four Broncos players did in this game, but he delivered a solid stat line with his contributions across the board. Expect Gavalyugov to remain a valuable contributor for Santa Clara, particularly since they'll be without two rotation pieces, Gehrig Normand (foot) and Chris Tadjo (undisclosed), for the time being.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Santa Clara Gavalyugov is transferring to Santa Clara, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Gavalyugov, who appeared in just four games last season with Villanova, has landed with Santa Clara. The Bulgarian guard should see much more playing time with his new school.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Gavalyugov (illness) has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact Gavalyugov did not play during the 2025 College Basketball Crown. He has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Colorado Gavalyugov (illness) is out for Tuesday's matchup against Colorado, Jeff Neiburg of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Gavalyugov didn't make the trip with the Wildcats to the College Basketball Crown tournament, and he'll thus miss out on all of the games forthcoming. The freshman guard will now most likely focus on next season even if Villanova beats Colorado and moves on to Thursday's game.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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