Cade Orness, a redshirt freshman guard from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, has announced his decision to enter the transfer portal ahead of its official opening on April 7. Orness, who joined Gonzaga as a walk-on and later earned a scholarship, expressed that this decision was difficult but necessary for his basketball journey.

• 01Cade Orness is the first Gonzaga player to announce entering the transfer portal for the 2025-26 season.
• 02He began his career at Gonzaga as a walk-on and earned a scholarship before the current season.
• 03Orness played in eight games during his redshirt freshman season, contributing three points, one rebound, and one steal.
• 04He previously set a school record at North Kitsap High School with 1,821 career points.
• 05The transfer portal officially opens on April 7, 2023.

Orness's decision to transfer could affect the team dynamics and roster for Gonzaga's upcoming season, as they will need to adjust to his absence.