Fresno State Bulldogs News

Amuneke and Fresno State win 95-92 in OT against Georgia State

Brian Amuneke scored 27 points and Ross Candelino added six points in overtime as the Fresno State Bulldogs took down the Georgia State Panthers 95-92 on Tuesday

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Roger Fabrega Urpina - Doles out 12 assists Urpina closed with 14 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-8 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 95-92 OT victory over Georgia State.

Impact The 6-1 freshman is firmly entrenched as the point guard for the Bulldogs. He has not played fewer than 38 minutes and has averaged 9.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and a Pac 12-leading 7.7 assists. In leagues that require a freshman, the Spaniard should be a consideration, partly because of Fresno State's lack of depth.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brian Amuneke - Provides 27 points Amuneke accumulated 27 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-11 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 95-92 OT win over Georgia State.

Impact Amuneke had scored in double digits in his first two games of the season, but more than doubled his previous scoring output. He was able to force his way to the free throw line and connected on more 3-pointers. The 6-6 junior who is on his second tour with the Bulldogs hit four free throws in the overtime period.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Beath's 21 help UC San Diego take down Fresno State 81-65

Led by Leo Beath's 21 points, the UC San DiegoTritons defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 81-65 on Saturday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bradey Henige - Powers up double-double Henige closed Saturday's 81-65 loss to UC San Diego with 18 points (9-11 FG), 13 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes.

Impact Henige has put the ball in the basket when given opportunities in the young season. Through two games, the seven-footer has converted 82.4 percent (14-of-17) from the field on his way to 14.0 points to go along with 9.0 rebounds. The Bulldog season may be filled with losses, but Henige looks like a building block at the pivot.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Zulemie - Shut down for 2026-27 Zulemie (knee) is out for the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL, per Jackson Moore of 247Sports.

Impact This is a tough break for Zulemie, as he also missed last season with a torn ACL. He has yet to play a minute of college hoops in his career.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lungu scores 30, Fresno State beats Fresno Pacific 88-79

Dragos Lungu’s 30 points led Fresno State over Fresno Pacific 88-79 on Monday night in a season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Dragos Lungu - Scores career-high 30 points Lungu posted 30 points (12-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-11 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes during Monday's 88-79 win over Fresno Pacific.

Impact Lungu has been limited to 13 games over the past two seasons while playing for San Diego then Tennessee-Martin. He scored 23 points in the opener last year for the Skyhawks and averaged 13.8 points in six games. If he can remain healthy, the 6-6 junior could be a player to watch.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Baye Fall - Noteworthy performance on glass Fall (hand) led the Bulldogs in rebounding in July 28 and August 1 exhibition matchups.

Impact Fall has typically been a depth option in his first three collegiate seasons spent with Arkansas, Kansas State and Rutgers, but it appears the 6-11 senior will finally get to compete for meaningful minutes at center this year with Fresno State in the Pac-12.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dragos Lungu - Shines in exhibition play Lungu (arm) recorded multiple double-doubles during Fresno State's offseason international tour in the Bahamas.

Impact On July 28 against the commonwealth Bank giants, a pro team out of Nassau, Lungu scored 14 points to go along with 10 assists, six rebounds and three steals. Later in the week on August 1, he put up 11 points, 11 rebounds and six assists against the Western Air High Flyers of the NPBA Division 1. Lungu has formerly competed with San Diego and UT-Martin, but each of his last two seasons have been plagued by injury. He now looks healthy and ready to contribute out of the gates for the Bulldogs.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brian Amuneke - Rejoins Fresno State Amuneke will return to Fresno State, Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Amuneke, who started his collegiate career with Fresno State, will rejoin the Bulldogs ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-5 sophomore failed to carve out a significant role with the Shockers, averaging just eight minutes per game across 36 appearances. During his freshman season with the Bulldogs, Amuneke averaged 7.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 21.2 minutes per game (29 games).

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Stickman - Ruled out for 2026-27 season Stickman (knee) will not appear for Fresno State during the 2026-27 season, Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Stickman, who suffered a torn ACL in late February, will miss the entire 2026-27 season as he continues to work on the long recovery process. The 6-foot-2 freshman appeared in 21 games with the Bulldogs last season, averaging 3.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and one steal on 14.4 minutes per game. Stickman will look to stay integrated within Fresno State's program while he works his way back to the court.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

The college basketball transfer portal officially opened on April 7, and we're keeping up with all the moves here.

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

Baye Fall - Committing to Fresno State Fall (hand) has committed to Fresno State, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Impact Fall has committed to Fresno State after barely playing for Rutgers in the 2025-26 season. This will be his fourth program in four years, as he's also spent time with Arkansas and Kansas State.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Candelino - Joins Fresno State Candelino (transfer portal) has committed to joining Fresno State ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reports.

Impact Candelino will transfer colleges from Fresno State. In 28 games (13 starts) last season, he logged 11.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers made per game. Candelino proved he can excel off the bench, though whether or not that continues is questionable. There is also a chance he can start, considering his past production would warrant a lot of playing time for any team that gets his output.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bradey Henige - Joining Fresno State Henige has committed to Fresno State for the 2026-27 season, according to Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com.

Impact Fresno State needed to bolster their depth at center for the 2026-27 season, and they've accomplished that goal by signing the center, who comes from Cal Baptist. Henige averaged 4.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 33 appearances (15 starts) in 2025-26.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

KJ Perry - Joining Fresno State Perry has committed to Fresno State for the 2026-27 season on Monday.

Impact Perry spent last season at BYU but was unable to play a large role, and he ended up redshirting the year. He'll hope to have a larger role in a new program in the upcoming campaign.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

The New-Look Pac-12 Unveiled a New-Look Logo

The Pac-12 will be fully revamped for the 2026-2027 academic year, and it has a new logo to go with all the new members.

APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS

Dragos Lungu - Committing to Fresno State Lungu has committed to Fresno State for the 2026-27 season, according to Jackson Moore of 247Sports.

Impact Lungu, a 6-foot-6 guard, spent the 2025-26 season at UT-Martin and posted impressive numbers, averaging 13.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game before a season-ending arm injury. Expect Lungu to play a sizable role at Fresno State next year.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Rhymes - Committed to Fresno State Rhymes has committed to play for Fresno State for the 2026-27 season, per VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Rhymes will join the Bulldogs following a single season with Nebraska. The 6-foot-6 freshman did not appear in a game for the Cornhuskers this past season, preserving a redshirt on the year. He will retain four years of eligibility with Fresno State moving forward.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Mary's hires Mickey McConnell to replace coach Randy Bennett

Saint Mary’s promoted associate head coach Mickey McConnell to the head coaching job after Randy Bennett left to take the job at Arizona State

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Thad Matta retires at Butler following a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments

Longtime college basketball coach Thad Matta has announced he is retiring after a career that included 13 NCAA Tournaments and a national title game appearance with Ohio State

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Butler's 20 lead Colorado State over Fresno State 67-63 in Mountain West Conference Tournament

Led by Jase Butler's 20 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 67-63 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Jake Heidbreder - Scores 26 in defeat Heidbreder contributed 26 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 67-63 loss to Colorado State.

Impact The senior shot well, scored efficiently and led all scorers in this first-round Mountain West Championship matchup, but it wasn't enough to lead the Bulldogs to a win. Heidbreder has a scoring average of 17.0 for the 2025-26 campaign, and if the season is over for the 13-19 Bulldogs, he'll have averaged double figures in three of his four collegiate campaigns.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zaon Collins - Won't play Wednesday Collins (calf) is out Wednesday against Colorado State.

Impact Collins will miss round one of the Mountain West Tournament against Colorado State. He'll get a chance to return Thursday if the Bulldogs get the win and advance.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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