Gaby Domercant Committed to Iona University
The DePaul Prep guard has finalized her college basketball plans following a successful recruitment period.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Basketball
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DePaul Prep senior Gaby Domercant has officially committed to play basketball at Iona University. The 5-9 guard chose the program after evaluating 17 Division I scholarship offers.
Why it matters
Domercant selected the Gaels program specifically for the coaching staff's expertise and the team's established winning record. She received guidance from her parents throughout the competitive recruitment process.
Domercant is a 5-9 guard who previously played for a DePaul Prep team that secured a 22-7 record. She sat out the 2025-26 season due to a transfer before returning for her final year.
The players
Gaby Domercant
She is a standout 5-9 guard at DePaul Prep who has committed to continue her basketball career at the collegiate level.
Henry Domercant
He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Chicago Bulls and provided guidance to his daughter during her recruitment.
The details
After visiting the Iona University campus to meet with the coaching staff, Domercant decided the program was the best fit for her future development. She is currently preparing for her final high school basketball season in Chicago at DePaul Prep.
Timeline
Domercant played her last active high school basketball season during 2024-25.
The 2025-26 basketball season was spent sitting out due to a transfer.
Domercant is playing her senior season at DePaul Prep in 2026-27.
Season Trajectory
This commitment stabilizes the future roster outlook for Iona while allowing the player to focus on her final senior season at DePaul Prep. Her return to the court significantly impacts the competitive balance of the high school schedule in Chicago.
Domercant will transition to the collegiate level following her high school graduation, effectively removing her from the local Chicago high school recruiting pool. Her return to the DePaul Prep lineup provides the team with a key rotation piece as they build on their previous 22-7 campaign.
The takeaway
Securing a commitment early allows student-athletes to dedicate their senior season to team goals rather than individual recruitment efforts. Developing a strong relationship with the college coaching staff remains the most critical factor in a successful transition to the next level.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
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