We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m. By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with Times of San Diego to receive our free newsletter and breaking news alerts. Cameron will bring a different skill set to the tight end position for the Aztecs when he arrives. According to Kenpom.com, his offensive rating was 117.5 by far the highest on Duquesne and higher than anyone on SDSU last season except Jordan Schakel (whose 130.8 ranked 11th nationally). 184, C / 175, SG / Goulston met Derek Baker during a trip to the Dominican Republic. Dutch is a smart guy, said Ollie Goulston, an international scout (and former Hoover High coach) who has identified numerous players at U.S. high schools or colleges. Noah should play right away and has the potential to become an all-conference CB during his time in college. No. And thats expected to be it for freshman, at least for now. No doubt his first call will be to Allen. Andy Katz ranks the top teams for next college basketball season. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. SDSU actively recruited him out of Roosevelt High when he picked Cal, then decommitted when Cal coach Cuonzo Martin went to Missouri and chose Kentucky. 6-4 / Zavier is a big presence on the offensive line. He contributes to the blocking game and is also challenging to bring down with just one defender. 20 PLNU receives top seed for inaugural four-team conference tournament; UC San Diego sweeps series at Cal Poly; SDSU, USD also win series, Rarely, if ever, is the public made aware of the reasoning behind the District Attorneys Offices decision not to file charges in a case, San Diego State doesnt have any players selected for first time since 2016; free agent signings include WR Jesse Matthews (Houston), DT Jonah Tavai (Seattle), The videos are a series of short clips of then 17-year-old girl, who has accused three former Aztec players of raping her at an off-campus party in 2021. San Diego State 2022 Prospects. 6-1 / Brown possesses plus speed and agility, which is what allows him to play tight coverage or roam all around the field in support. SDSU was one of his original five finalists out of high school in Mesa, Ariz., along with UCLA, Texas Tech and Iowa State. Commits: ESPN 100 Commits . Haskell is going to need some time to develop, but he has the size and speed at quarterback that the Aztecs have been missing. Some people just look better in scarlet & black. He moves backward well in pass-protection and doesnt get beat by speedy defenders thanks to his footwork and angles on his blocks. William is a talented dual-threat quarterback who the Aztecs were able to secure. San Diego State Aztecs MW Conference. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 20 PLNU receives top seed for inaugural four-team conference tournament; UC San Diego sweeps series at Cal Poly; SDSU, USD also win series, Rarely, if ever, is the public made aware of the reasoning behind the District Attorneys Offices decision not to file charges in a case, San Diego State doesnt have any players selected for first time since 2016; free agent signings include WR Jesse Matthews (Houston), DT Jonah Tavai (Seattle), The videos are a series of short clips of then 17-year-old girl, who has accused three former Aztec players of raping her at an off-campus party in 2021. On Monday, the University of Michigan released its non-conference schedule and San Diego State was among the teams listed. Mitchell won the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year . Saunders profiles like other recent additions to the Aztecs in another area. Aztecs land commitment from 6-9 basketball recruit from Oakland area - The San Diego Union-Tribune Aztecs Aztecs land commitment from 6-9 basketball recruit from Oakland area Aztecs fans cheer. Maui Invitational (@MauiInv) April 1, 2021 The Aztecs will be joined by Arkansas, Arizona, Cincinnati, Creighton, Louisville, Ohio State, and Texas Tech. I just didnt feel the connection. 6-7 / Herman attacks the ball-carrier instantly after he makes a read on the play and does an incredible job staying low so he can explode into his tackles. Matt Mitchell, a lengthy 6-foot-6 wing from San Diego State, projects as one of the best potential sleepers in the 2021 NBA draft. Morris learned about Johnson, who led Seattles Garfield High to a state title before transferring to Wasatch, from contacts in the Northwest and became SDSUs lead recruiter on him. The Aztecs, led by fifth-year head coach Brian Dutcher, played their home games at Viejas Arena as members in the Mountain West Conference. : You cannot reply to threads. The hope is that Saunders ends up like a mix of former Aztecs, Matt Mitchell, and Jaden McDaniels, at the power forward spot. The trick is whether to grab a guy now or, like midwestern weather, wait a bit and see if you like it better. One advantage for Dutcher was the pandemic, which wiped out all in-person recruiting for 15 months until the NCAA lifted its moratorium on campus visits and coaches evaluations in June. Bakers father, Derek, played at South Carolina State, then professionally in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Chile and France for 12 years, nine as a member of the DRs national team. He is an athletic linebacker who roams the field to make plays. Christian is a giant on the offensive line, standing at a towering 69. Hes a dynamic scorer, a small guy with long arms so he gets a lot of steals. He relies on his size and strength to make a difference at the line of scrimmage. Hearing slated Thursday for battle over release of videos to civil attorneys for Matt Araiza, former SDSU punter accused of assaulting teen. Thats all were doing right now.. . Peak Perspective: Each Teams Biggest Question Entering Spring Ball (2023), 2023 Mountain West NFL Combine Stock Report, 2023 Mountain West Football Schedule and Observations. 6-9 / If he looks like former SDSU forward Jalen McDaniels with his wiry, athletic body, the comparison goes deeper. Ross is one of the better offensive linemen entering the Mountain West. 6-1 / 11/10/2020. 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They know they can come here, play high-level basketball, play in the NCAA Tournament, hang banners and, if theyre good enough, have a chance to make the NBA.. He plays tight coverage and has great closing speed as he times his strides perfectly to make a play on the ball. Loser: No. 6-7 / 6-10 / The midseason departures opened a spot in the starting lineup, and he responded with games of 16, 19, 21 and 23 points. Just a Dominican boy living his dream, the profile on his Twitter page says, with an emoji of a palm tree. It will keep going. San Diego State did outstanding work on the recruiting trail. The priorities are a shooting guard, a small forward and a big if Tomaic leaves. Hearing slated Thursday for battle over release of videos to civil attorneys for Matt Araiza, former SDSU punter accused of assaulting teen. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Aztecs may fill center void with 7-footer who has local ties and just entered transfer portal, Aztecs notes: Keshad Johnson begins visits in search of a new home. He is a physical linebacker who moonlighted as a running back, utilizing his speed and change of direction ability. It was crazy, Fox told 247 Sports. Everyone is so deep into the transfer portal now and so excited about it, theyre not working as hard on the high school guys.. 6-7 / All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 230, SF / 6-1 / With the generous support of readers like you, Times of San Diego publishes timely and accurate news coverage for a better-informed community. Hes the point guard at powerhouse Wasatch Academy in Utah and had Michigan coach Juwan Howard raving to a fellow coach that hes one of the best passers Ive seen in this class. Some consider him the best player on a Wasatch team that starts players committed to Ohio State, Purdue and Syracuse. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. 6-10 / He is quick enough and smart enough to hold his own in pass coverage. This year, two years of recruiting was condensed into two months a pair of events in Arizona in June and the traditional three weekends in July. Ewaliko has a great burst of speed off the snap and covers a lot of ground in his lone strides, making him a skilled pass-rusher. Another plus: SDSU has seven seniors on its 2021-22 roster, offering freshmen entering next season the real possibility of immediate playing time. He is a smaller back, but has exceptional speed and is quite elusive. He easily could have stayed home, both for college and now, and just dominated and not been pushed. David Dixon Memphis Academy of Health Sciences (Memphis . In a vein similar to others, he has a big-frame making him an easy target in the passing game. He wants to be the best him possible, and he knows its only going to come from being coached hard. Some staffs cast a wide net to evaluate as many players as possible. In a 28-game sophomore campaign he logged 12.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game. Johnson, who did not return a phone message Monday, is the latest player mined by SDSU from the fertile Northwest recruiting fields. 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The college basketball season isnt even over yet, and it ended for a lot of people just a week ago. 0.9165. NBA prospect Matt Mitchell: 'I'm that junkyard guy that gets it done' The high-profile reputation for this program will serve them well for prospects that Pac-12 programs arent after but still has power conference potential. SDSU has five seniors, but none so far has said hell return for another season. The bad news: Now the big boys are involved, including Kentucky, Illinois, Texas Tech and UCLA. Men's Basketball - SDSU Athletics - San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball Every day, dozens more submit their names. San Diego State Aztecs News - College Basketball | FOX Sports At Arizona, he averaged 12.0 points while shooting 34 percent behind the arc last season before it ended prematurely with a broken wrist on Jan. 9. Cam can become a real weapon for San Diego State in an offense that knows how to develop running backs. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com #GoAztecs pic.twitter.com/S56bKwX1zF. COLLEGE CAREERS OF NFL STARS About | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy 6-7 / Maybe the most intriguing player in the portal. 6-10 / 180, C / The Aztecs are building a great recruiting class as they . He mainly plays on the outside and puts a lot of effort into his releases to instantly break away from his coverage. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? He also received interest from Kentucky, Arkansas and Creighton. Wrote Dickau: Johnson is an explosive athlete who can overwhelm the opposition with his length and quickness defensively. 6-6 / Also, he is a dynamic threat after the catch, changing direction quickly and simply out-running defenders. NCAA Division I men's college basketball rosters for 2023-24 - ESPN 6-2 / The talent is clearly evident at the top, middle, and even bottom of their class. Coach Brian Dutcher could lose as many as seven seniors off his 2021-22 roster and has said he hoped to replace three with high school recruits and the rest with transfers in the spring. 0.9943. Mountaintop View 5-1-23. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Other nights hell have 10 assists.. (5) More. And while the portal is open until May 11, additions have slowed down from the . Elijah Saunders, a 6-8 forward from Phoenix, committed first, followed by Miles Byrd, a 6-7 wing from Stockton. Peak Perspective: How can New Mexico break out of its cycle? His stock continues to rise hes a top 35 prospect by all the major recruiting services after leading the nations No. He sees the field with ease, allowing him to flock to the ball as he reacts to plays. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SF / San Diego State 2021 Basketball Offers. 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He also was second on the team in blocks despite regularly guarding smaller players on the perimeter. The landscape of college basketball recruiting is shifting. Odds and lines subject to change. In two games against the Rams, he had 40 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, six steals and three blocks while going 8 of 9 behind the 3-point arc. A look at potential transfer targets for Aztecs basketball College basketball recruiting: Duke keeps momentum going; San Diego He was second in both scoring (14.4) and rebounding (5.9) before leaving the team in late February a day after leading scorer Xavier Johnson did. San Diego State 2021 Basketball Prospects (5) San Diego State 2021 Basketball Prospects. Terrell Gomez has already said he wont, and Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel are widely expected to follow him into professional basketball. He doesnt appear to be slowed down by double teams and can also be a factor in the run game with his understanding of gap assignment. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 13: The San Diego State Aztecs celebrate their 68-57 victory over the Utah State Aggies in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hes a gym rat, as most SDSU players are. The list of MWC draftees and UDFA signings. However, they dramatically stepped up their efforts in the 2021 class. We look for that thing that is going to separate them. Hes long, really skilled offensively, can really shoot the ball and has a little swagger and confidence to him. Nowlin has all the tools to be a productive edge-rusher in college and should be able to fulfill his potential. The images will not be publicly released. He came here for a challenge and to be the best him. He also has provisionally entered the NBA Draft, so his availability next season would be contingent on withdrawing by July 19. Kevin Sweeney. San Diego State Aztecs. Weve won at a high level, weve been ranked, weve played in the NCAA Tournament, said Dutcher, who is precluded by NCAA rules from discussing individual recruits until they sign a letter of intent in November. He is a matchup nightmare for defenses with his height on the outside and his speed over the middle of the field. 10. Hes an overlooked, under-the-radar kid with the proverbial chip on his shoulder. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Men's Basketball 11/10/2021 4:18:00 PM. 5 player in Washington by Scorebooklive.com analyst Dan Dickau, a former star guard at Gonzaga. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. The Bearcats have six players in the portal, and Eason is likely to draw the most interest. All the coaches reached out to him during the recruiting process instead of just one guy constantly, said Calvin Byrd, his father, who would know, having recruited dozens of players himself as an assistant at three different WCC schools. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. With the departure of Gomez, Baker would be plug-in replacement in the starting lineup. https://t.co/MbFHpt3917, College basketball world not about the late East Coast start time. The Aztecs could conceivably put a lineup on the floor next season that goes 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-9 and 6-10, an average nearly three inches taller than the starting five in 2020-21 that had only one player over 6-6 and included 5-8 Terrell Gomez. Basketball. Josh is talented enough to stay at a guard spot next year, something that is rare for an offensive lineman. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? Maybe several of them. 190, SG / 247Sports Home; FB Rec. He does well in holding contain in the run game and is patient as he waits for the play to develop instead of overpursuing. But because of this window and whos leaving and what we need, the timing is perfect.. The long, wiry Baker is part of a surge of players to leave the Duquesne program. San Diego State Basketball gets off to a good start in its 2022 recruiting class, landing talented three-star forward prospect Elijah Saunders. Two left the team in January, and seven were in the transfer portal this spring. I think as he gets more comfortable hell become more dangerous, head coach Brian Dutcher said. He would be a natural replacement for Mitchell. Usually, youll watch sophomores and juniors, then narrow your list in the spring and summer before they become seniors. He averaged 18.9 points and 8.7 rebounds for Colonia High in Middlesex County and was named Central New Jersey Home News Tribune player of the year, yet he had only one Division I offer: Mississippi Valley State, which was coming off a 6-26 season and rated 350th out of 353 teams in Div. As their season began with a victory, San Diego State basketball planted seeds this week for the future by inking a pair of four-star recruits. On Thursday night, after spending just over two weeks in the transfer portal, former Duquesne forward Chad Baker decided that he would take his talents to San Diego State. And that may have played a part in the recruiting sweepstakes for Saunders, as he has made his decision to the benefit of San Diego State. Christian has the size of a college player already and know the question is how soon his skills will allow him to see the field. Wasatch Academy is a tiny town in central Utah but is one of the nations top basketball factories, playing in a new national prep league that includes Virginias Oak Hill Academy, Floridas Montverde Academy and Indianas La Lumiere with games regularly televised by ESPN networks. He zigged when everyone else zagged. In Brian Dutchers quest to cook up another championship basketball team at San Diego State, he went out and got a Baker. 6-10 / Zach: I was skeptical of the Brady Hoke hire, but man he can recruit. Simmons overpowers defenders while run-blocking, moving them completely out of the way or simply knocking them down. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. SG. 20 PLNU receives top seed for inaugural four-team conference tournament; UC San Diego sweeps series at Cal Poly; SDSU, USD also win series, Rarely, if ever, is the public made aware of the reasoning behind the District Attorneys Offices decision not to file charges in a case, San Diego State doesnt have any players selected for first time since 2016; free agent signings include WR Jesse Matthews (Houston), DT Jonah Tavai (Seattle), The videos are a series of short clips of then 17-year-old girl, who has accused three former Aztec players of raping her at an off-campus party in 2021. He immediately gets into the proper position after the snap, staying low in his stance and displaying sound footwork in pass protection. San Diego State 2021 Basketball Commits - 247Sports Other Schools: . Mountain West Recruiting Roundup 5-1-23. It was the same with him coming here. Welcome to the first post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. 195. His offensive versatility will be important for the Aztecs in their new-look frontcourt and starts off an important 2022 class. San Diego State has had a lot of success with long wings like him, so he fits well, Goulston said. College Basketball Recruiting Schools - ESPN Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165. 1 and 2 seeds II all-American from Northern State in Aberdeen, S.D., with a bouncy, bruising game and an affinity for finishing in the lane with ferocious two-handed dunks. 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His father, Calvin Byrd, is a former college basketball player. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. A parade is out, but San Diego State will celebrate its basketball team Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium Admission and parking are free, but fans must register in advance on the web for. His father, Calvin . They managed to bring in some of the top-rated talent in the state of California, bolstering their rankings in multiple positions. San Diego State 2021 Offers. 190, SG / Wesley has plus hands and tracks the ball extremely well, even while running at full speed. Two sign with SDSU women's basketball | KELOLAND.com
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