And while the portal is open until May 11, additions have slowed down from the . He was a four-star prospect out of Oak Park High in Ventura County, so SDSU could be an attractive option if he wants to return to Southern California. I didnt feel like I was connected with the (Duquesne) coaches, Baker said. Were playing the guessing game of guys who could still pop in there, Dutcher said. If they can get a couple more talented recruits, their 2022 class will be set to have an impact immediately and in the future overall. The Bearcats have six players in the portal, and Eason is likely to draw the most interest. He is quick enough and smart enough to hold his own in pass coverage. : You cannot create polls. That left Saunders, Byrd and Johnson. 6-7 / He makes quick decisions going through his reads and isnt afraid to tuck it and run when things break down. No. 175, PG / Dalton regularly fights off double teams and causes havoc in the backfield, disrupting quarterbacks and running backs alike. Anderson is always moving and his instincts allow him to be in the proper position to make a play, especially in his stout work in the run game. 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). 6-10 / 180, PF / Josh is talented enough to stay at a guard spot next year, something that is rare for an offensive lineman. He came here for a challenge and to be the best him. He is the fourth left-hander with Diabate, Bradley and Nathan Mensah. He came out the same way I thought he would. 1-ranked prep team. Hes a dynamic scorer, a small guy with long arms so he gets a lot of steals. Men's Basketball 11/10/2021 4:18:00 PM. 185, PG / 180, SG / They pushed their chips into the table and went all in, making sure they had at least one coach at all their games in July at the expense of seeing other players. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Thats all were doing right now.. Each of these programs competes for a march madness berth every season. Mayden makes accurate throws in the pocket, or on the run and appears to command an offense well. Zavier played exclusively at right tackle and projects well there in college as well. 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. His high school film shows him as player with great pocket presence who can also beat defenses with his legs. His strength is apparent and he plays through the snap. 180, C / Mountaintop View 5-1-23. 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. Now, the 6-2 Johnson. : You cannot reply to threads. The Aztecs incoming freshman class for the 2022-23 season includes 6-foot-8 Elijah Saunders from Sunnyslope High in Phoenix, 6-7 Miles Byrd from Lincoln High in Stockton and 6-2 Koren Johnson from Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah all four-star prospects rated in and around the nations top 100 prep players by the various recruiting services. 6-1 / Simmons is arguably the best recruit in the Mountain West and has the size to play immediately. Everyone is so deep into the transfer portal now and so excited about it, theyre not working as hard on the high school guys.. @Aztec_MBBs pregame speech https://t.co/qL3nqc32zK, Opposing coaches Dan Hurley & Brian Dutcher sit down with @SethDavisHoopsahead of their championship matchup. Heres how coach Brian Dutcher and his staff answered it: by getting commitments from a trio of high school seniors. His commitment to SDSU was initially scheduled to be completed Wednesday but was delayed overnight even though Derek Baker admits he was sold weeks ago. He also received interest from Kentucky, Arkansas and Creighton. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). If you think the life of a college basketball coach is glamorous, heres how those whose seasons have ended are spending their time: On our laptops 24/7, watching tape of transfers, San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said. 6-2 / Christian is a giant on the offensive line, standing at a towering 69. William has the potential to be the quarterback SDSU has lacked for years. He can be a physical inside presence with his 230-pound frame but also dangerous from the perimeter, making 87 career 3s while shooting 34.3 percent. Ohio State wide receiver Kaleb Brown has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to reports. Enter address: This website, like most media sites, uses small files called cookies to anonymously customize the advertising that you see. 15 4 2. Simmons overpowers defenders while run-blocking, moving them completely out of the way or simply knocking them down. CJ is one of the best gets in this class. San Diego State DL Jonah Tavai, WR Jesse Matthews best prospects for three-day draft, though several Aztecs expected to be free-agent signings, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |. 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Ive been grinding all my life chasing dreams, Johnson said on Instagram. I think I entered the portal, and then a minute later my phone was just buzzing and buzzing and buzzing. Dozens upon dozens of schools have reached out, including multiple high majors. He becomes SDSU's fourth transfer this spring, joining Cal's Matt Bradley, Portland's Tahirou Diabate and TCU's Jaedon LeDee. With the departure of Gomez, Baker would be plug-in replacement in the starting lineup. 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. It was the same with him coming here. 6-9 / 6-10 / 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. 6-6 / If we can get the right freshmen and we think theyre good enough, then well just plug holes with transfers later. Transfer Matt Bradley, in his SDSU debut, led the scoring with 23 points. 220, PF / 247Sports Home; FB Rec. College basketball coaches usually dont like surprises in recruiting, but this one was, literally, a pleasant one for San Diego State. In case you were not there to see our 66-53 win over UC Riverside to open the season, here are some of the highlights. He mainly plays on the outside and puts a lot of effort into his releases to instantly break away from his coverage. He becomes the third member on the roster who can speak Spanish with Tomaic and Diabate. So the line of suitors will be long and distinguished. Lamont Butlers decision: Should he stay or should he go? Some say Saunders, a forward with an NFL body and deadly 3-point stroke, had the better summer. 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. SDSU has five seniors, but none so far has said hell return for another season. Scout Look (7) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. 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. The long, wiry Baker is part of a surge of players to leave the Duquesne program. 175, SG / That group was ranked 12th by Rivals.com and no lower than 16th by the other services. SDSU coach Brian Dutcher (left), assistant Dave Velasquez and the rest of the staff landed a prep recruiting class ranked 19th nationally by 247Sports. 165 21 18. 1st in Mountain West. He turned 21 in January, just a year younger than the outgoing Mitchell and Schakel. DJ hails from Bishop Gorman HS. 6-10 / TyTy Washington Compass Prep (Chandler, AZ) 6-3 / 185. The NCAA has yet to formally pass a proposed rule that would grant players a one-time free transfer without sitting out the requisite year. He doesnt let off the gas when he attacks the rim and is strong enough to finish through contact or if a lane presents itself over the top. Ilaisa looks like a great pick up for SDSU, who relies heavily on having talent at o-line.