He started 58 times in three seasons for the Utes, although his numbers dipped to 6.6 points and 3.4 rebounds in 22 minutes in 2020-21. As good as weve been in the transfer market, weve always had a great mix, Dutcher said. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images). And none of them are capable of spreading the floor like Saunders can, which will have the offense look very different a year from now. I just wanted him to be sure his decision was the correct one for him. Zavier played exclusively at right tackle and projects well there in college as well. Goulston met Derek Baker during a trip to the Dominican Republic. NCAA BK. In Brian Dutchers quest to cook up another championship basketball team at San Diego State, he went out and got a Baker. That leaves guard Trey Pulliam and forward Joshua Tomaic as possible returnees. 6-2 / 205, SF / Everyone is so deep into the transfer portal now and so excited about it, theyre not working as hard on the high school guys.. 1,000 percent committed. Usually, youll watch sophomores and juniors, then narrow your list in the spring and summer before they become seniors. 6-1 / Relive the 2023 men's NCAA tournament , Huskies bring home fifth men's NCAA tournament title since 1999 with win over San Diego State, Aztecs fans climb wall around Viejas Arena after watch party reaches capacity, The security was not letting anyone inside due to max capacity..then terror struck https://t.co/ewkP4gtjpM, Were supposed to be here. Commits: ESPN 100 Commits . He was named to the American Athletic Conferences all-freshman team after averaging 7.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.3 blocks per game. The 6-8 Mitchell was a four-year starter for the Eagles and is multi-positional, able to guard all five spots. 175, PG / The landscape of college basketball recruiting is shifting. Mitchell won the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year . He liked that. Tip is set for 6 p.m. with the broadcast on BYUtv. Interested (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Peak Perspective: Boise State had a gentle fall to rock bottom and has now rebuilt its foundation. Gus is yet another tight end in this class. More than 1,500 players have entered the transfer portal in men's college basketball. Fiaseu really excels in his coverage ability, allowing him to neutralize offenses as he can cover multiple positions. San Diego St. 62 Men's Basketball vs [3] Utah State (Championship) March 11, 2023 3 p.m. PT Men's Basketball vs [3] Utah State (Championship) March 11, 2023 3 p.m. PT MBB Mar 10th // Final [5] San Jose State (Semifinal) 49 San Diego St. 64 Men's Basketball vs [5] San Jose State (Semifinal) March 10, 2023 6:30 p.m. PT Stay up to date with all the San Diego State Aztecs sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com. The good news: The Aztecs nearly landed him before. 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San Diego State has had a lot of success with long wings like him, so he fits well, Goulston said. 6-10 / 2023 Mountain West NFL Tracker. Saunders chose San Diego State over 24 other offers, including Notre Dame and Virginia, as well as Mountain West programs UNLV, New Mexico, Nevada, Fresno State and San Jose State.Miles Byrd is a 6-7, 185-pound shooting guard who will graduate this year from Lincoln High School in Stockton. San Diego State. NCAA rules preclude coaches from publicly discussing potential recruits, but heres a preliminary look (in alphabetical order) at transfers most commonly linked to SDSU. This list is going to grow exponentially. He is the fifth born outside the United States with Diabate (Mali), Mensah (Ghana), Tomaic (Spains Canary Islands) and Aguek Arop (Sudan). He could turn pro, or he could return to Utah. Instead, he opted to attend a post-graduation prep academy in Ohio and a year later picked Duquesne in Pittsburgh over Coastal Carolina. One connection is Evan Brock, who grew up with JD Pollock, SDSU basketballs director of player development. Another plus: SDSU has seven seniors on its 2021-22 roster, offering freshmen entering next season the real possibility of immediate playing time. Haskell is going to need some time to develop, but he has the size and speed at quarterback that the Aztecs have been missing. It will keep going. Phillippe played mostly on the outside in high school but could be an intriguing possibility in the slot. He does well in holding contain in the run game and is patient as he waits for the play to develop instead of overpursuing. @elijahsaunders_ is now an #Aztec4Life. College basketball coaches usually dont like surprises in recruiting, but this one was, literally, a pleasant one for San Diego State. We look for that thing that is going to separate them. Theyre expected to sign letters of intent when the November window opens Nov. 10, a day after the Aztecs season opener against UC Riverside at Viejas Arena. College basketball recruiting: Duke keeps momentum going; San Diego State makes waves Jamie Shaw is back to deliver the latest news in college basketball recruiting, including Duke's latest pickup and San Diego State's major recruiting victory. He would be a natural replacement for Mitchell. Saunders is a consensus three-star prospect (247sportsComposite has his as a four-star), listed at 68 and around 220 pounds. Hank Bachmeier . Theyre just scratching what they could be. 205, SF / He sees the field with ease, allowing him to flock to the ball as he reacts to plays. 4 players with a composite rating of 85 or higher, 10 players with a composite rating between 82-84, Breakdown by state: 12 California, 7 Texas, 2 Arizona, 2 Nevada, 1 Massachusetts, 1 Washington. And now, we have guys starting on NBA rosters, too. 247Sports . https://twitter.com/elijahsaunders_/status/1441545627834322945. And he loves basketball, a workaholic. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Send us Feedback 2005- 2023 SportSpyder, LLC All rights reserved. 9/23/2022. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? Keep an eye on dual-threat quarterback William Haskell. He believes that his maturity levels here has gone up and theyll continue to go up at San Diego State. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Jaiden looks to be a do-it-all kind of player in the secondary. SDSU coach Brian Dutcher (left), assistant Dave Velasquez and the rest of the staff landed a prep recruiting class ranked 19th nationally by 247Sports. Phillippe is a speedy receiver in this San Diego State class. 215, SF / JP brings great size to the tight end position. As a junior, he was one of only three players in power conferences to average at least 17 points (17.2), six rebounds (6.4) and three assists (3.5); the other two are Oklahoma States Cade Cunningham and Illinois Ayo Dosunmu. 6-6 / Around a month ago, top-150 NCAA Basketball. 6-2 / Oliver is extremely quick, allowing him to get in the backfield quickly, and he keeps his hands active, which allows him to get deflections or slow down ball-carries. Its transition basketball, move the ball, open space where you can create for yourself and for your teammates. BROOKINGS, S.D. 1 4 four, 22 3-stars per 247 Composite rankings. He wants to be the best him possible, and he knows its only going to come from being coached hard. 6-7 / He easily could have stayed home, both for college and now, and just dominated and not been pushed. Seriously, like 10 to 12 hours a day. Today looks at the #1 team in our rankings, San Diego State. It will not be surprising if many in this class form the programs future core. That might make the Aztecs the favorite this time, given their close ties to Baker. Elijah Saunders, a 6-8 forward from Phoenix, committed first, followed by Miles Byrd, a 6-7 wing from Stockton. San Diego State. 185, PG / Byrd, the son of a former college coach, played in the oldest division anyway with a wiry frame that is still developing and putting on weight. San Diego State won its 2021-22 regular season opener on Tuesday night against the UC Riverside Highlanders, 66-53 and heads to Provo, Utah for a Friday, Nov. 12 meeting with the Brigham Young Cougars. Aztecs Ink Two Four-Star Prospects . The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. Hes similar to Allen Iverson. I didnt feel like I was connected with the (Duquesne) coaches, Baker said. 160, C / Duquesnes Chad Baker dunks the ball against Richmond during the Atlantic 10 tournament in March. 6-6 / Jalen comes as a transfer from Mississippi State to the SDSU quarterback room. So the line of suitors will be long and distinguished. 6-5 / 6-1 / David Dixon Memphis Academy of Health Sciences (Memphis . 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. Darrion figures to develop into a productive rusher for the Aztecs. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. His stock continues to rise hes a top 35 prospect by all the major recruiting services after leading the nations No. He regularly jumps routes and flies around the field to get to the ball. Look below to see what exactly makes up the Aztecs tremendous class. 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. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Learn more about how we use cookies in our cookie policy. That left Saunders, Byrd and Johnson. The Aztecs latest and perhaps final addition via the transfer portal is Chad Baker, a 6-foot-7 wing from Duquesne of the Atlantic 10 who was born in the Dominican Republic, averaged 9.5 points as a true freshman, shot 41.7 percent behind the arc and maybe the most enticing part has four years of eligibility remaining because the NCAA designated last season as a freebie. 220, PF / He also isnt afraid to mix it up in the run game, stepping up to lay a hit on a runner. Now, the 6-2 Johnson. When the NCAA Board of Directors ratified bylaw 14.5.5.2.10 last April, allowing Division I basketball players to switch schools without sitting out a season, the implications for San Diego State and other programs that regularly rely on the transfer market seemed clear. Johnson played the 2-guard for both his AAU teams, Dream Vision and Seattle Rotary, instead of his more natural position on the ball, likely costing him more attention from programs that didnt do their homework. We won't use your email for any other purpose, and you can opt out at any time via an unsubscribe link. 195, PF / That group was ranked 12th by Rivals.com and no lower than 16th by the other services. That makes SDSU three for three in prep targets who took official visits in late August or early September. Simmons is arguably the best recruit in the Mountain West and has the size to play immediately. Peak Perspective: Grading & Reviewing the New Mountain West Coaches. Full interviews , SDSU star says he felt his late sister with him when he hit buzzer-beater in Final Four win. If he looks like former SDSU forward Jalen McDaniels with his wiry, athletic body, the comparison goes deeper. 6-9 / The support staff around McDaniels and Flynn are believed to have played a big role in Johnsons recruitment, particularly after Washington made a late push to keep him home. I put obstacles in his way the last 48 hours because I wanted him to be sure, Derek said. San Diego State 2022 Prospects. 6-6 / He also continues Dutchers trend toward size. If youre not connected, I think its impossible to win unless you have five LeBron James on your team. Recap March Madness here, Best video of the year. TyTy Washington Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ) 6-3 / 185. Luepke and North Dakota State finished a combined 49-4 during his final four years. 0.9943. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) People are still processing what they think they want to do, so I think whats in the portal is only a fraction of whats going to be in there. He and two other former Aztec players say they are innocent. In a vein similar to others, he has a big-frame making him an easy target in the passing game. Cam is an electric running back coming out of Texas. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The images will not be publicly released. He has a rocket for an arm and a surprising amount of touch on his deep throws. Videos, analysis and more on ESPN.com : You cannot reply to threads. 1-ranked prep team. 160, C / Elijah Saunders has power conference potential so for San Diego State Basketball to land his commitment is huge. 175, SG / Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He and two other former Aztec players say they are innocent. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? Help us grow with a monthly contribution. Jalen should be able to find a role with the team in some fashion next year. His time at quarterback and understanding of offensive schemes should aid him well as a DB who can diagnose plays and jump routes. Chevan Cordeiro ( San Jose State ): The Hawaii transfer earned second-team All-Mountain West honors last year and led the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns. (K.C. 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 averaged a team-leading 19 points, 3.5 steals and 2.2 blocks in an eight-game COVID-19 shortened 2020-21 season. But while the Aztecs are the mid-major team of the group, theyre also the lone western-based option for thePhoenix, Arizona native. Transfer Matt Bradley, in his SDSU debut, led the scoring with 23 points. Nowlin has all the tools to be a productive edge-rusher in college and should be able to fulfill his potential. About | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Mountain West Recruiting Roundup 5-1-23. Zyrus is coming to SDSU as a linebacker but he played all over the field. San Diego State Basketball | News, Scores, Highlights, Injuries, Stats, Standings, and Rumors | Bleacher Report San Diego State Basketball Mark Zeigler @sdutzeigler Brian Dutcher Consoles. COLLEGE CAREERS OF NFL STARS Hes a gym rat, as most SDSU players are. 6-10 / Josh is an incredible local talent San Diego State was able to convince to stay home. Andy Katz ranks the top teams for next college basketball season. Brock is one of Derek Bakers best friends. Welcome to the first post in our twelve-part recruiting breakdown series. He is a Div. Brown was once a 4-star recruit and the No. When Coach Dutcher talked about his plans for next year, the way he explained it, I felt like it fits my playing style. Both student . Whoops! A school or two call him, just to see where his head was. He is also a stout blocker who can make an impact in the run game. He picked SDSU over a pair of power conference programs in Oregon and South Carolina. 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