Welcome to a new season of Bronco Basketball. In this era of the transfer portal, it’s easy to get lost in your favorite team’s happenings. Worry not, friend; Mason will be your guide. This year’s team feels different because, for the first time in 5 years, we don’t have Max Rice or Tyson Degenheart leading the Broncos. Let’s get to know the new faces rocking the Blue and Orange.
Who did we lose?
- Tyson Degenhart – Lost to graduation
- Alvarado Cardenas – Lost to graduation
- O’Mar Stanley – Lost to graduation
- Emmanual Ugbo – Lost to the transfer portal – Now plays at Washington State
- Dylan Anderson – Lost to the transfer portal – Now plays at Murry State
- Chris Lockett – Lost to the transfer portal – Now plays at Jacksonville University
That’s a lot of minutes, points, and most importantly, leadership lost. Fear not, Bronco Nation, because Leon looked into the portal and the recruiting board, and I think he found himself some gems.
Portal additions
Drew Fielder – Jr – Forward/Center – Previous school: Georgetown
Dylan Anderson – Sr – PG – Previous School UCLA
Rayzhon Bergersen – Rs Jr – Guard – Previous school NNU
Aginaldo Neto – Freshman – Guard – NBA Academy Africa
Spencer Ahrens – Freshman – Forward – Bella Vista College Prep
Noah Bendinger – Freshman – Guard – Corner Canyon High School
Bhan Buom – Freshman – Forward – Link Year Academy
Coach additions
The players on the court aren’t the only additions to the team this year. Leon brought in another former Bronco, Coby Karl. Coby was a fan favorite back in the early 2000s. He brings 10+ years of NBA assistant coaching experience to an already loaded coaching staff. Personally, I love the move, and it speaks to the Bronco Brotherhood.
Preview What’s Next
This article is the first in a series of three that will discuss how all these new players fit into this roster and provide an overall season preview for the upcoming Bronco season.
Nice breakdown, Thanks.
Good exhibition game. Some were expecting a blowout, but no one learns anything from a blowout – except that the other team sucks.
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