In a thrilling leap from college hoops to the global stage, former Gonzaga standout Ben Gregg is set to ignite the French basketball scene with SIG Strasbourg in the elite LNB Elite league. The Boston Celtics’ Summer League invitee, fresh off a one-year contract with the Strasbourg-based club, is poised to showcase his versatility and grit in Europe this fall, marking a bold new chapter in his burgeoning career.
Gregg, a dynamic forward from Portland, Oregon, caught the eye of Strasbourg’s coaching staff with his relentless work ethic and multifaceted game. “He’s a very versatile player with a strong personality for his young age,” said Strasbourg head coach Janis Gailitis in a translated press release. “At Gonzaga, he was one of the most appreciated players, not just for his skill but for his character and ethics. He’s eager to prove himself in Europe, and we’re confident he’ll be a cornerstone of our squad.”
The signing comes as part of a strategic roster overhaul for SIG Strasbourg, which also welcomed BYU’s Fousseyni Traore and Santa Clara’s Adama Alpha Bal—both familiar foes from Gregg’s West Coast Conference battles. This trio of young talent signals Strasbourg’s ambition to climb the LNB Elite standings after a 12-18 finish last season, where they placed 12th. The team’s roster already boasts former WCC star Malik Fitts from Saint Mary’s and ex-Oregon guard Dominic Artis, adding intrigue to Gregg’s European debut.
Before crossing the Atlantic, Gregg is gearing up for his first taste of professional basketball with the Boston Celtics’ NBA Summer League roster in Las Vegas. According to a post on X from his father, Matt, Gregg departed Portland last Wednesday for Boston’s training camp. The 6-foot-9 forward, who confirmed his Summer League invite to The Spokesman-Review shortly after the 2025 NBA Draft on June 26, could feature in up to five games, starting with a matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies at 1 p.m. this Friday.
Gregg’s five-year tenure at Gonzaga cemented his reputation as a reliable and evolving talent. Averaging 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds across 141 games, he peaked as a fifth-year senior with a career-high 9.1 points per game and a sizzling 57.1% field goal percentage. A sharpshooter in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, Gregg drained 37.7% of his 3-pointers, though his long-range accuracy dipped to 27.1% last year. His 39 starts over the past two seasons underscored his growing role for the Bulldogs, who leaned on his hustle and basketball IQ.
Gregg’s journey to Strasbourg is a testament to his ambition. Leaving Clackamas High School mid-senior year to enroll early at Gonzaga, he embraced challenges head-on, a trait that Gailitis believes will translate to the LNB Elite’s competitive grind. “Ben was keen to come to Europe to prove his worth,” Gailitis added, hinting at the forward’s hunger to make waves abroad.
Strasbourg’s league, the LNB Elite, is no stranger to Gonzaga alumni. Former Bulldog guard Joel Ayayi, who played alongside Gregg in 2020-21, recently joined Paris Basketball after a stint with JL Bourg, highlighting the French league’s appeal for Spokane’s finest. With Gregg now stepping into this spotlight, fans on both sides of the Atlantic are eager to see if he can dominate as promised.