Men's Roster 25-26

[lv2hoop]

Roster for next season is starting to take shape:

Chris Hodges 6’ 9” forward from Schaumburg, IL (Chicago Land) has been in the Wisconsin Badgers program since 2021.

Jaden Steppe 6’ 8” wing from Tualatin, OR — 4 star recruit who spent last season in Ft. Collins playing for the Rams

Cavin Holden 6’ 2” guard transfer from Central Washington Univ. - HS in Longview, WA which is on the west side of WA halfway between Portland & Seattle

Christian King 6’ 8” forward from Kirkland, WA (Seattle suburb where Costco originally was founded)

Howie Keene 6' 7" wing from Houston, TX (actually The Woodlands, TX ... just N of Houston)

C.J. Purdie 6' 4" combo guard from Davidson, NC which is just above Charlotte and if you've ever flown out of CLT they have rocking chairs all over the airport to relax in while you wait for you flight.

Jeremiah Davis 6' 4" point guard/combo guard from Los Angeles (Fountain Valley, CA)

Jed Miller 6' 2" point guard from Agoura Hills, CA (looks to be just N of Malibu)

Patrick McMahon 6' 7" wing from Palmer, Alaska (Glaciers, Rivers and Mountains ... 35 minutes from Anchorage)

Calum Rutherfurd 6' 11" forward from Sebastopol, CA (just North of SF Bay Area...near CA wine country)

Davian Brown 6' 3" guard from Pasadena, CA (by way of LC State & Biola....older brother Darrius is a Bobcat legend)

[Cats and Dogs]

Roster for next season is starting to take shape. It will be interesting how things look as this group starts to work & develop together over the next few months. I added some geographical references to try to make it interesting

Howie Keene 6' 7" wing from Houston, TX (actually The Woodlands, TX ... just N of Houston)
C.J. Purdie 6' 4" combo guard from Davidson, NC which is just above Charlotte and if you've ever flown out of CLT they have rocking chairs all over the airport to relax in while you wait for you flight.
Jeremiah Davis 6' 4" point guard/combo guard from Los Angeles (Fountain Valley, CA)
Jed Miller 6' 2" point guard from Agoura Hills, CA (looks to be just N of Malibu)
Patrick McMahon 6' 7" wing from Palmer, Alaska (Glaciers, Rivers and Mountains ... 35 minutes from Anchorage)
Calum Rutherfurd 6' 11" forward from Sebastopol, CA (just North of SF Bay Area...near CA wine country)
Davian Brown 6' 3" guard from Pasadena, CA (by way of LC State & Biola....older brother Darrius is a Bobcat legend)

Looking at this list, Coach Logie really has his work cut out for him to build a legit contender for next year. I hope the roster news gets better quickly as it would be a tragedy to burn up the momentum built from Coach Sprinkle's rebuild of Bobcat Men's basketball. Let's go Coach!
Go Cats!

[thefrank1]

Don't forget, Sprinkle also stole us blind when he left. He also inherited a solid lineup when he came in but Logie didn't.

[mslacatfan]

How many more portal guys are expected to join the team?

[thefrank1]

6

[mslacat]

6

I believe he still has seven scholarships to fill, and I think Rutherford is a walk-on.

Logie faces a significant challenge this spring. The players who Logie signs this spring must be able to contribute significantly and immediately. He doesn't have the luxury of signing players to develop over time or making many missteps with his recruiting. This fall will also be a major test, as he'll need to mold a roster with only two returning players who saw significant minutes last season, along with ten newcomers, into a competitive Big Sky Conference team.

[Bobcat4Ever]

Would this be a good time to ask for names on uniforms? I can’t memorize this quickly.

[tetoncat]

Would this be a good time to ask for names on uniforms? I can’t memorize this quickly.

But we need a digital readout so they can be changed quickly. Engineering school should be able to design that.

[RUACAT]

6

I believe he still has seven scholarships to fill, and I think Rutherford is a walk-on.

Logie faces a significant challenge this spring. The players who Logie signs this spring must be able to contribute significantly and immediately. He doesn't have the luxury of signing players to develop over time or making many missteps with his recruiting. This fall will also be a major test, as he'll need to mold a roster with only two returning players who saw significant minutes last season, along with ten newcomers, into a competitive Big Sky Conference team.

At this point, I'd like to see Logie offer Jaxan Lieberg and Tevin Wetzel, but only as a package deal. Kidding... sort of

[Bobcat4Ever]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

[MSU01]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

[rfischer94]

Roster for next season is starting to take shape:

Cavin Holden 6’ 2” guard transfer from Central Washington Univ. - HS in Longview, WA which is on the west side of WA halfway between Portland & Seattle
Christian King 6’ 8” forward from Kirkland, WA (Seattle suburb where Costco originally was founded)
Howie Keene 6' 7" wing from Houston, TX (actually The Woodlands, TX ... just N of Houston)
C.J. Purdie 6' 4" combo guard from Davidson, NC which is just above Charlotte and if you've ever flown out of CLT they have rocking chairs all over the airport to relax in while you wait for you flight.
Jeremiah Davis 6' 4" point guard/combo guard from Los Angeles (Fountain Valley, CA)
Jed Miller 6' 2" point guard from Agoura Hills, CA (looks to be just N of Malibu)
Patrick McMahon 6' 7" wing from Palmer, Alaska (Glaciers, Rivers and Mountains ... 35 minutes from Anchorage)
Calum Rutherfurd 6' 11" forward from Sebastopol, CA (just North of SF Bay Area...near CA wine country)
Davian Brown 6' 3" guard from Pasadena, CA (by way of LC State & Biola....older brother Darrius is a Bobcat legend)

I had to stay the night in CLT in 2018. I WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE ROCKING CHAIRS!!!

[Cats and Dogs]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

Aren't there any Montana HS basketball players good enough to play at the Big Sky level? Seems like there would be 1 or 2 guys a year they could start to build with and maybe have less portal pressure down the road.

[MSU01]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

Aren't there any Montana HS basketball players good enough to play at the Big Sky level? Seems like there would be 1 or 2 guys a year they could start to build with and maybe have less portal pressure down the road.

Yes, but not many. By my count you've got Julius Mims (Billings) who is now at New Mexico State and Fischer Brown (Lewistown) who is at Western Carolina. MSU has taken plenty of criticism for apparently not recruiting Brown since he's the son of a former Bobcat player, we'll see how his career turns out and whether MSU was right or wrong to overlook him if the rumors are true that they weren't interested. The Bobcats and Griz only have one Montana player combined on their current rosters, Connor Dick for the Griz who I believe is a walk-on. Most of the Montana players MSU has had on its rosters recently haven't turned into significant contributors. Football is king in this state so that's what the majority of the best male athletes in the state will end up focusing on in college.

[tetoncat]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

Aren't there any Montana HS basketball players good enough to play at the Big Sky level? Seems like there would be 1 or 2 guys a year they could start to build with and maybe have less portal pressure down the road.

Yes, but not many. By my count you've got Julius Mims (Billings) who is now at New Mexico State and Fischer Brown (Lewistown) who is at Western Carolina. MSU has taken plenty of criticism for apparently not recruiting Brown since he's the son of a former Bobcat player, we'll see how his career turns out and whether MSU was right or wrong to overlook him if the rumors are true that they weren't interested. The Bobcats and Griz only have one Montana player combined on their current rosters, Connor Dick for the Griz who I believe is a walk-on. Most of the Montana players MSU has had on its rosters recently haven't turned into significant contributors. Football is king in this state so that's what the majority of the best male athletes in the state will end up focusing on in college.

I only agree with your last sentence to a point. There are not many 6'6 and bigger athletes playing football in MT that were also athletic enough to play BSC basketball. There are not many 6'2 and under athletes able to play BSC basketball as they would require almost freakish athleticism. Leaves a small number.

With the portal hopefully we see the top players continue to hit chances with NAIA and then move up if they develop well enough.

[Bobcat4Ever]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

Certainly not traditional “huges” but an overlooked Jon Olmsted was the perfect spark plug for the team. He was a tall obstacle in the paint, he didn’t miss many dunks, and he was an excellent passer. Not a big or a huge but maybe a tall or an extra-long.

[MSU01]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

Certainly not traditional “huges” but an overlooked Jon Olmsted was the perfect spark plug for the team. He was a tall obstacle in the paint, he didn’t miss many dunks, and he was an excellent passer. Not a big or a huge but maybe a tall or an extra-long.

MSU does at least have one tall guy on the roster in Calum Rutherfurd, although I don't think we've seen him on the court nearly enough to know whether he can potentially have the same type of impact that Olmsted did. Olmsted will always be one of the huge mysteries of Bobcat basketball as to why it took him so long to break into the lineup when he was so impactful once he finally did! Perhaps it was just a case of working for a few games because opponents hadn't seen him all year and weren't prepared for him...kind of like what Logie tried to do this past year by removing Walker from the lineup right before the tournament.

[msu_agfan]

Rutherfurd has to at least be a good player to practice with. We better give him the traditional 100k NIL deal for being on the scout team... haha

[mslacat]

There’s one forward. It’s going to be interesting when he goes against himself in practice.

Logie really needs a couple of standout high school players. There’s plenty of room. Only trouble is, if they have any size at all, they will take some development time. So let’s get ‘em started.

And he really needs some “bigs” or at least guys that play big. And they need to be ready to go — run the floor, rebound, kick the ball. Without some good fortune there, I hope a couple of these guys can hit 60% from three.

I’m usually not concerned about basketball, as MSU, with the exception of the Fish era when he pushed rabbits back into hats, has always made some magic happen.

Let's get 'em started so a bigger school can offer them NIL money after a year or two so they transfer away if they're any good. Cynicism aside, I agree that I'd like to see more of a focus on recruiting high school players moving forward. I think with so many of the bigger schools focusing largely on transfer portal recruiting that creates an opportunity for a school like MSU to have a chance to get some high school players they wouldn't have been able to compete for 10 or 20 years ago.

There's still plenty of time to round out the roster for next year...I'm not sure if Logie's teams are ever going to be great at rebounding based on the style he plays, nor will traditional "bigs" ever be a major part of the team.

Certainly not traditional “huges” but an overlooked Jon Olmsted was the perfect spark plug for the team. He was a tall obstacle in the paint, he didn’t miss many dunks, and he was an excellent passer. Not a big or a huge but maybe a tall or an extra-long.

MSU does at least have one tall guy on the roster in Calum Rutherfurd, although I don't think we've seen him on the court nearly enough to know whether he can potentially have the same type of impact that Olmsted did. Olmsted will always be one of the huge mysteries of Bobcat basketball as to why it took him so long to break into the lineup when he was so impactful once he finally did! Perhaps it was just a case of working for a few games because opponents hadn't seen him all year and weren't prepared for him...kind of like what Logie tried to do this past year by removing Walker from the lineup right before the tournament.

By my count, MSU doesn’t currently have a true “big man” on scholarship for its projected 2025–26 roster. Even recent commit Christian King, listed at 6'8", is viewed more as a wing player—similar in style to Tyler Patterson—rather than a traditional post presence or rebounding big.