Gueye averaged 7.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and .5 assists per game during his freshman season with the Cougars in 2021–22. He was selected to the Pac-12 all-freshman team. Gueye declared for the 2022 NBA draft but withdrew after receiving insights from franchises. He also tested the transfer portal but elected to return to the Cougars for his sophomore season.
