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# Gonzaga WBB Brings In Jocelyn Medina, Continues to Strengthen Guard Depth
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/gonzaga-bulldogs-jocelyn-medina-strengthen-guard-depth/
- Published: 2026-05-30T21:22:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T05:52:48.000Z
- Author: Corbin Smith
- Tags: News, Analysis, Recruiting, Gonzaga Women's Basketball, Jocelyn Medina

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The frontcourt was the story for Gonzaga women’s basketball last season. From redshirt freshman Lauren Whittaker winning WCC Player of the Year to true freshman Jaiden Haile taking home the conference’s Sixth Woman of the Year, the Zags’ forwards garnered plenty of attention during the team’s 24-win campaign, where they made it back to the NCAA tournament after missing it the season prior.

But after the graduation of starting point guard Inês Bettencourt and the transfer of Paige Lofing, GU continues to restock its backcourt personnel for next year. The program recently announced the addition of Jocelyn Medina, a 5-6 senior from the University of Denver, who joins Emmy Roach as the Bulldogs’ lone transfers so far this offseason – both of them listed as guards.

The move to Spokane for Medina will be her fourth stop in four seasons, as the experienced Arbuckle, California native has played in a variety of roles throughout her collegiate career.

In a statement on the move, Lisa Fortier said, “Jocelyn is a confident and competitive player who plays with a chip on her shoulder. She can create for herself and her teammates and is eager to continue to build her game.”

Starting off in the JUCO circuit, Medina competed at Butte Community College, just over an hour from her hometown, during her freshman campaign. She started in all 31 games and was the Roadrunners’ second-leading scorer (11.5 points) at a team-high 12.5 minutes a game. Medina also totaled 7.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.2 steals a contest as Butte went 30-2\. Shooting-wise, her splits were 46%/34%/84%, good for an impressive 59.4% true shooting clip, as Medina’s production thrived inside the arc and at the charity stripe.

Remaining in California for her sophomore season, Medina then transferred to the College of Sequoias, where she stepped up her game even more. Once again finishing second on her team in scoring, Medina put up 19.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 5.3 steals, and 2.8 steals a night, fueling the Giants to a flawless 28-0 season as they captured the Central Valley Championship. Leading the conference in shooting both from beyond the arc (42.8%) and overall (54.3%), Medina was named Co-MVP and Northern California Player of the Year. And even with increased volume, Medina’s efficiency saw improvements, as she logged an elite 67% true shooting mark.

After accomplishing as much as possible in JUCO, Medina finally got an opportunity at the Division I level, transferring to the University of Denver for her junior campaign. For about half of the season, Medina’s minutes with the Pioneers fluctuated, and her production was reflective of the fact. Although she continued to light it up from the charity stripe by making 19 of 20 attempts, Medina knocked down just 20.8% of her field goals and was 3-of-27 from three-point range in Denver’s first 16 games. 

But in the final 12 contests of the year, Medina was entrusted more by the coaching staff, and she rewarded them for it. Despite still coming off the bench for the majority of that span, Medina averaged 11.5 points a game on 55.3% shooting from the field and a 31.3% clip from distance in the Pioneers’ final stretch of the year, notching a true shooting percentage of 68.5\. She earned starts in three of the team’s final four contests, looking a lot more like the player she was over the two previous seasons.

Ironically enough, Denver will be the team replacing Gonzaga in the WCC starting next season, as the Zags are exiting for the revamped Pac-12\. Medina now slots in as the shortest player on GU’s roster, with her and the 5-8 Allie Turner being the lone Bulldogs under 5-10 in height. But behind Medina’s shorter stature, she brings experience and versatility after showcasing the ability to acclimate herself to various situations.

Based on the consistent marksmanship she’s displayed, Medina is a valued piece for Gonzaga as far as shot quality and shotmaking are concerned. With several other backcourt players capable of starting as well, Medina could compete for playing alongside Turner or filling in when necessary off the bench as a veteran ball-handler.