Wrote Dickau: Johnson is an explosive athlete who can overwhelm the opposition with his length and quickness defensively. Tyrell will add a much-needed dynamic to the Aztec offense. 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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. Baskerville diagnoses plays easily and uses his athleticism to beat offensive players to the ball, disrupting the play. The official Men's Basketball page for the San Diego State University Aztecs In Brian Dutchers quest to cook up another championship basketball team at San Diego State, he went out and got a Baker. 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. With the generous support of readers like you, Times of San Diego publishes timely and accurate news coverage for a better-informed community. 184, C / On the first week of the July evaluation period, Dutcher didnt go to the high-profile tournaments back east but quietly drove to Los Angeles for a small event where Johnson was playing. 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. San Diego State has eight seniors on its roster, with at least four definitely gone after this upcoming season. Jalen comes as a transfer from Mississippi State to the SDSU quarterback room. His strength is apparent and he plays through the snap. He regularly jumps routes and flies around the field to get to the ball. 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. Koren Johnson, a highly rated guard from Seattle who plays for Wasatch Academy in Mt. Enter address: This website, like most media sites, uses small files called cookies to anonymously customize the advertising that you see. Another DJ in this class and this one is a defensive back, although he also played QB in high school. Commit Recruiting is interesting, Dutcher said, because everybody has different tastes in players. He is the fifth born outside the United States with Diabate (Mali), Mensah (Ghana), Tomaic (Spains Canary Islands) and Aguek Arop (Sudan). Nicholson is a legit deep-threat and has great hands as well as the ability to adjust his running to time the catch. Our free newsletter is delivered at 8 a.m. daily. Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Send us Feedback 2005- 2023 SportSpyder, LLC All rights reserved. 9/23/2022. 6-2 / 240, PG / The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. The NCAA has offered athletes in all sports an extra year of eligibility, which further increases the usual glut of players looking for new homes as teams add incoming freshmen. He is a physical blocker who has sneaky strength. 190, SG / 230, SF / Terrell Gomez has already said he wont, and Matt Mitchell and Jordan Schakel are widely expected to follow him into professional basketball. The other thing I like about him is that hes had nothing given to him. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. He also has provisionally entered the NBA Draft, so his availability next season would be contingent on withdrawing by July 19. Peak Perspective: Each Teams Biggest Question Entering Spring Ball (2023), 2023 Mountain West NFL Combine Stock Report, 2023 Mountain West Football Schedule and Observations. In short, there isnt much not to like in this class for the Aztecs. Christian is a giant on the offensive line, standing at a towering 69. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 6-9 / 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 came here for a challenge and to be the best him. 6-1 / Aztecs HC there for his players after magical run, Bitter end to a fantastic season. He mainly plays on the outside and puts a lot of effort into his releases to instantly break away from his coverage. The 41.7 percent accuracy from deep was second best in Duquesne history for a freshman. Theyre just scratching what they could be. He sees the field with ease, allowing him to flock to the ball as he reacts to plays. 13 Furman will face No. Another plus: SDSU has seven seniors on its 2021-22 roster, offering freshmen entering next season the real possibility of immediate playing time. 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. Commits: ESPN 100 Commits . https://twitter.com/elijahsaunders_/status/1441545627834322945. 6-2 / Hearing slated Thursday for battle over release of videos to civil attorneys for Matt Araiza, former SDSU punter accused of assaulting teen. San Diego State Aztecs MW Conference. 6-9 / 6-4 / Luepke helped lead the Bison to the 2019 and 2021 FCS national championships. He does everything for us, whatever the game allows, said Peterson, whose starting lineup includes commits to Ohio State, Purdue and Syracuse. San Diego State 2022 Prospects. Baker is technically still a freshman in the NCAAs eyes, but hes older than most after spending a year at prep school and one playing in college. SDSU coach Brian Dutcher (left), assistant Dave Velasquez and the rest of the staff landed a prep recruiting class ranked 19th nationally by 247Sports. Things just didnt go the right way. More. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SF / (@elijahsaunders_) September 24, 2021. According to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, there is no return game. DJ appears to be a solid, well-rounded middle linebacker who should be productive in college. No. They instantly jumped to the top of the list of SDSU targets, given previous connections from recruiting them in high school. Transfer Matt Bradley, in his SDSU debut, led the scoring with 23 points. . Im very happy for him, very proud for him. (4.2 PPG), Alexis Yetna (8.1 PPG in 2021-22), Tae Davis (2.8 PPG), Abdou Ndiaye (1.6 PPG in 2021-22) . Maui Invitational (@MauiInv) April 1, 2021 The Aztecs will be joined by Arkansas, Arizona, Cincinnati, Creighton, Louisville, Ohio State, and Texas Tech. William has the potential to be the quarterback SDSU has lacked for years. Josh should develop into a threat for the Aztecs. McGee has sneaky speed and runs a variety of routes, making him more difficult to cover with just a linebacker. The bad news: Now the big boys are involved, including Kentucky, Illinois, Texas Tech and UCLA. However, even if it isnt enacted for the 2021-22 season, the NCAA is expected to liberally grant waivers allowing immediate eligibility. He can play both backcourt positions given his handles, court vision and perimeter shooting ability, but Wasatch Academy coach Paul Peterson considers him a point. 6-10 / 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 thats expected to be it for freshman, at least for now. And Saunders could very well see some early playing time for the Aztecs when he arrives on campus as well. It will keep going. 215, SG / Peak Perspective: Boise State had a gentle fall to rock bottom and has now rebuilt its foundation. On December 4th, the Aztecs will travel to Ann Arbor for a clash with the Wolverines. 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. DJ hails from Bishop Gorman HS. 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. But he chose to be pushed.. He is a difference-maker as both a receiver and a defensive back. Ross is one of the better offensive linemen entering the Mountain West. 10/1/2022, Commit Zavier played exclusively at right tackle and projects well there in college as well. He was a high school teammate of Matt Mitchell in the Inland Empire, and their families remain close. But because of this window and whos leaving and what we need, the timing is perfect.. 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.. 5 player in Washington by Scorebooklive.com analyst Dan Dickau, a former star guard at Gonzaga. Another win off the court for head coach Brian Dutcher. Mike: Simmons, Avinger, Baskerville, Maseuli, Mike: Simmons, Avinger, Baskerville, Maseuli, Fiaseu, Williams. The landscape of college basketball recruiting is shifting. 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. Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 1st in Mountain West. However, they dramatically stepped up their efforts in the 2021 class. He becomes SDSU's fourth transfer this spring, joining Cal's Matt Bradley, Portland's Tahirou Diabate and TCU's Jaedon LeDee. He does well in holding contain in the run game and is patient as he waits for the play to develop instead of overpursuing. 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. He averaged a team-leading 19 points, 3.5 steals and 2.2 blocks in an eight-game COVID-19 shortened 2020-21 season. You wont have to wait until next season to see Johnson play on TV. 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. 165, PF / Hank Bachmeier . SDSU's basketball team received a third commitment from a four-star high school prospect in Koren Johnson, a 6-2 guard from Seattle. Recap March Madness here, Best video of the year. Saunders profiles like other recent additions to the Aztecs in another area. He picked SDSU over a pair of power conference programs in Oregon and South Carolina. 0.9165. Baker was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up there with his parents, Carmen Laura Mazara and Derek Baker, until moving to New Jersey during high school to live with his grandfather, Bailey Baker. 6-6 / Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? Hes a versatile stretch forward that can spread the floor and is a good offensive weapon to have for the Aztecs. By Saturday morning, Utah State coach Craig Smith had been hired. DJ may need time to focus solely on defense but he has the tools to succeed. Brady looks every bit of a future starting middle linebacker. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) Pleasant, Utah, originally pegged Oct. 29, his birthday, to announce his college choice between finalists SDSU, Washington and Arizona. 6-7 / The Latest San Diego State Aztecs Basketball News | SportSpyder MLB NFL NBA NHL NCAAB NCAAF MLS Premier More Shop My Podcasts Follow Team Home News Tweets Roster Loading. 15 among combo guards). Noah is an incredible talent at cornerback. What Johnson showed on Saturday that really stood out from previous viewings was his defensive intensity it was great to see him pick up full court and sit down and be a bulldog on the ball. 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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. 6-4 / 6-1 / Two left the team in January, and seven were in the transfer portal this spring. 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. Were looking for the best player but also the best fit. 190, SG / 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. 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. 6-8 / He slides into the space occupied by Matt Mitchell on the wing, although they are different in body type and playing style. 210, SF / 6-10 / 247Sports Home . 247Sports Home; FB Rec. He is pretty precise on his routes and changes directions smoothly. He picked Utah and blossomed into a first team all-conference selection. 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. His offensive versatility will be important for the Aztecs in their new-look frontcourt and starts off an important 2022 class. Watch SDSU's top plays from the final game. Maseuli moves well fluidly when being used to pull and then showcases his strength when taking on blockers. JP brings great size to the tight end position. 6-10 / : You cannot reply to threads. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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