SPOKANE, Wash. – Jesse Wade will transfer from the Gonzaga men’s basketball program, head coach Mark Few announced Friday.

Wade appeared in 20 games during his freshman season. The 6-1 guard scored 26 points during 2017-18. He played a season-high 19 minutes versus Incarnate Word and scored a season-high nine points against Howard.

“I want to thank everyone who has made my time at Gonzaga such a memorable time in my life,” Wade said. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the culture at Gonzaga and for all of the incredible memories that I was able to share with such amazing people around me. I want to start off by thanking Coach Few, Coach Daniels, Coach Michaelson, and Coach Lloyd for all of the support throughout the year and especially during this process. I also want to thank our incredible group of managers for all the extra time they spent helping me get better.

“As well, I want to thank the incredible fan base at Gonzaga for the overwhelming support over the last few years and for always being there for me. Lastly, I want to thank my teammates for being there for me through it all. A year ago I walked onto campus with only having one brother in my brother Josh, but I’m leaving with 13 more who will be my brothers forever. Gonzaga will always have a special place in my heart.”

Wade joined the Bulldogs last season after completing his two-year LDS mission after graduating from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah.

“Jesse is a fantastic young man with high character and strong values,” Few said. “He is an incredible teammate who is an exceptionally hard worker and a tremendous role model. We have truly appreciated everything he has given us on and off of the court and enjoyed having Jesse in our program. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward.”

Press Release Courtesy of Gonzaga Athletics.