SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga women's basketball head coach
Lisa Fortier announced the addition of Minnesota transfer, McKynnlie Dalan. Dalan, a 6-1 forward, will join the Zags in fall 2024 as a sophomore.
McKynnlie Dalan
6'1 | Forward | Sophomore | Montesano, Wash. | Montesano High School | Minnesota
Dalan appeared in 15 games for the Gophers during her freshman season. She made her college debut against LIU and grabbed one rebound in three minutes of action. Against Grambling, she grabbed a career high four rebounds and scored her first college point at the free throw line. She scored her first collegiate bucket, a three from the corner, with 1:32 remaining in the game against Lindenwood.
Prior to joining Minneosta, Dalan was an All-State honoree in both basketball and volleyball her junior year at Montesano High School. She played four years of basketball and volleyball at the high school level. She averaged 21 points and 16 rebounds during her junior high school season.
Fortier on Dalan: We are really excited about McKynnlie. She is a forward who will be able to stretch the defense with her perimeter shooting and embraces physicality around the basket. She is driven to improve and ready to put in the work to become the best version of herself. Welcome to the family, McKynnlie!