195, PF / 5 San Diego State in the second round of the Men's NCAA . Instead, he opted to attend a post-graduation prep academy in Ohio and a year later picked Duquesne in Pittsburgh over Coastal Carolina. Ilaisa brings college-ready size to the offensive line. He has breakaway speed that allows him to turn quick routes into huge gains. Hes a gym rat, as most SDSU players are. Mountaintop View 5-1-23. His power jumps out from his film and his legs are constantly moving, demonstrating how he doesnt give up on plays. Noah is an incredible talent at cornerback. 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. If he looks like former SDSU forward Jalen McDaniels with his wiry, athletic body, the comparison goes deeper. He is a physical run-blocker, routinely pushing defenders out of the way and getting into the second level. 6-4 / 9/23/2022. It was crazy, Fox told 247 Sports. Former Duquesne F Chad Baker is transferring to San Diego State. San Diego State 2021 Basketball Commits - 247Sports 190, SG / See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 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. 210, SF / Hes an overlooked, under-the-radar kid with the proverbial chip on his shoulder. Commit Johnson, who did not return a phone message Monday, is the latest player mined by SDSU from the fertile Northwest recruiting fields. But surprise he posted the decision on social media Monday afternoon. 15 among combo guards). Statistically, it rates as the second best recruiting class in school history, after the 2014 haul of Malik Pope (five stars by one service), Trey Kell (four), Zylan Cheatham (four) and Kevin Zabo (three). Johnson is rated a four-star prospect by the major recruiting services and ranked as high as 83rd nationally by 247Sports (and No. San Diego State Recruiting 2021 Recruiting Breakdown: San Diego State A class led by a star and top-end talent By MikeWittmann and Zach_Ballard Feb 9, 2021, 10:00am PST Share Photo by. 190, SG / More than 1,500 players have entered the transfer portal in men's college basketball. 195, PG / 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. Another connection is Ollie Goulston, the former Hoover High coach who moved to Colombia to start an international scouting service that focuses on Central America, South America and the Caribbean. College basketball recruiting: Duke keeps momentum going; San Diego 247Sports. That makes SDSU three for three in prep targets who took official visits in late August or early September. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I felt like I had a good connection with the coaches, Baker told the Union-Tribune. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. 115 at his position, No. Commit 21+ (18+ NH/WY). And Saunders could very well see some early playing time for the Aztecs when he arrives on campus as well. 5 Seed, New Eco Ambassador Program Transforms Environmental Ed for Teens, Californias First Republic Bank Sold to JPMorgan in 2nd-Largest U.S. Bank Failure, Opinion: California Democrats at Odds Over How to Address Growing State Budget Deficit, Rear Admiral in San Diego Set to Take Over as Chief of Naval Research, Hiker Dies of Heat Exhaustion on El Capitan Trail in Lakeside, San Diego Coast Guard Crews Rescue Ailing Passengers from 3 Cruise Ships, Former Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Sex Acts with Teen Girl, New Teams of Canines, Handlers Finish Intense Training to Graduate from CHP Academy, Widespread Rain, Even Snow Expected in SD County Wednesday and Thursday, Take a Hike San Diego: Palm Canyons, Far and Near, and Wildflowers Everywhere, Republican Lawmakers Call California Utilities' Flat-Rate Electric Plan 'Crazy', Enjoy the Weekend Rain Expected to Fall in San Diego County Next Week, Opinion: Shuffling Around Administrators Will Not Help SDUSD's Failing Students, Salton Sea Area Shaken Saturday and Sunday by Swarm of Moderate Earthquakes, 'No Timeline' for San Clemente Tracks to Re-open So Amtrak Can Resume San Diego Service, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. 185, PG / He kept . 220, PF / McGee has sneaky speed and runs a variety of routes, making him more difficult to cover with just a linebacker. Josh is coming to San Diego State as part of their WR unit. Dalton regularly fights off double teams and causes havoc in the backfield, disrupting quarterbacks and running backs alike. He can hold his own in coverage but shines plugging holes and stopping running backs in their tracks. Avinger excels at tracking the ball in the air and moving into position in the path of the ball while moving receivers out of position at the same time. Every day, dozens more submit their names. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - SDSU Athletics Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. SF / Baskerville diagnoses plays easily and uses his athleticism to beat offensive players to the ball, disrupting the play. There are no obvious connections to the SDSU, coming from Huntsville, Ala., but he has included SDSU among the growing list of schools that has expressed interest. No. Jaiden looks to be a do-it-all kind of player in the secondary. San Diego State 2021 Basketball Prospects - 247Sports No doubt his first call will be to Allen. 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. And its still early. 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. 6-2 / . No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 6-9 / Mailbag: Who are the top 10 quarterbacks in the Group of 5? Mountain West Recruiting Roundup 5-1-23. 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. Even if both stay, the Aztecs still must probably replace three starters. That gives Dutcher 14 players on scholarship for 2021-22, one over. The Aztecs head to Provo, Utah for a Friday meeting with Brigham Young. He is also a stout blocker who can make an impact in the run game. 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. 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. David Dixon Memphis Academy of Health Sciences (Memphis . The official Men's Basketball page for the San Diego State University Aztecs Still, landing him is probably a long shot with most of the SEC involved. Were trying to look at all those factors. He came here for a challenge and to be the best him. Usually, youll watch sophomores and juniors, then narrow your list in the spring and summer before they become seniors. He needs zero help from teammates to generate offense, and he can do it from 25 feet out just as easily as at the rim. 210, PF / He is skilled as a run-blocker, driving back defenders into the second level and clearing a path for running backs. He also isnt afraid to mix it up in the run game, stepping up to lay a hit on a runner. 6-1 / 6-10 / Whoops! 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 immediately gets into the proper position after the snap, staying low in his stance and displaying sound footwork in pass protection. Aztecs. 6-1 / 6-10 / San Diego State. This is one of the best recruiting classes in San Diego State history and it is headlined by local offensive lineman Josh SImmons. : You cannot create polls. We won't use your email for any other purpose, and you can opt out at any time via an unsubscribe link. Miles Byrd Lincoln (Stockton, CA) 6-6 / 165. Before he transferred from Seattles Garfield High to Wasatch Academy for his senior season, Johnson was ranked the No. 6-10 / Following Dutchers stated philosophy of getting old and staying old, that means dipping their ladle into the transfer pool again. The 2021-22 San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team represented San Diego State University during the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. 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. He becomes SDSUs fourth transfer this spring, joining Cals Matt Bradley, Portlands Tahirou Diabate and TCUs Jaedon LeDee. 5 player in Washington by Scorebooklive.com analyst Dan Dickau, a former star guard at Gonzaga. 6-8 / 2022-23 San Diego State Aztecs Schedule | ESPN 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. Duquesnes Chad Baker dunks the ball against Richmond during the Atlantic 10 tournament in March. 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. Aztecs HC there for his players after magical run, Bitter end to a fantastic season. Kevin Sweeney. 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 teams involved included power conference programs, Miami, Notre Dame, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech, along with San Diego State of the Mountain West. Ross is one of the better offensive linemen entering the Mountain West. 180, C / Aztecs basketball gets another commitment from 4-star prospect 180, SF / 6-8 / AztecReport.com Football Recruiting - 247Sports 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. Peak Perspective: Boise State had a gentle fall to rock bottom and has now rebuilt its foundation. 1 hour ago. He liked that. 2021 Recruiting Breakdown: San Diego State - Mountain West Connection Elijah Saunders, a 6-8, 220 pound forward who will graduate next year from Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, is nationally ranked No. That was his junior season after spending his first two at City College of San Francisco. He averaged a team-leading 19 points, 3.5 steals and 2.2 blocks in an eight-game COVID-19 shortened 2020-21 season. Another DJ in this class and this one is a defensive back, although he also played QB in high school. 6-9 / Tip is set for 6 p.m. with the broadcast on BYUtv. Phillippe played mostly on the outside in high school but could be an intriguing possibility in the slot. 8 in him home state, according to 247Sports, Hes described as equally comfortable down on the block as well as beyond the 3-point line.As a junior, the No. Hunter Luepke: College football career, stats, highlights, records The 41.7 percent accuracy from deep was second best in Duquesne history for a freshman. Jones strength is quite apparent on film and is a plus skill for him, but his movement and football allow his size and strength to be fully utilized. 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. Were playing the guessing game of guys who could still pop in there, Dutcher said. 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. He was 6-7 as a freshman in college. San Diego State Aztecs News - College Basketball | FOX Sports They have to be completely in if they want to stay.. He is an athletic linebacker who roams the field to make plays. Other Schools: . 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is the fourth left-hander with Diabate, Bradley and Nathan Mensah. 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. 180, SF / But after averaging 22.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.2 blocks, hes hardly a secret. Seriously, like 10 to 12 hours a day. Thats all were doing right now.. 6-1 / 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. 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. 230, SF / 165, PF / If this was a year ago and we had this guy coming back or that guy coming back, the timing might not be right. He has incredible instincts on the field which allow him to get a jump on plays and be in the proper position. Bryant flashes speed when covering routes and is able to track the ball well in the air. Jalen should be able to find a role with the team in some fashion next year. That left Saunders, Byrd and Johnson. SDSU has five seniors, but none so far has said hell return for another season. 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 |. He was 6-4 when he was a sophomore in high school, 6-6 when he graduated high school with only one offer. Jaiden could fill the hybrid position in the secondary thanks to his versatility. Just a Dominican boy living his dream, the profile on his Twitter page says, with an emoji of a palm tree.
