Yesterday we took an in-depth look at Nick Boyd, FAU’s talented and experienced point guard who recently visited the SDSU Basketball program on an official visit. Today, we focus in on another transfer portal target Brian Dutcher’s program has on their list.
Rashaun Agee, Forward, Bowling Green
Grad Senior (1 year of elig.), 6’8, 225 pounds
2023-2024 Stats:
13.3 PTS, 9.9 TRB, 1.6 AST, .7 BLK
27.5 MPG, FG% 57, 3P% 23.1, FT% 68
Rashaun fits the mold of an Aztec Warrior like previous players such as Yanni Wetzell, Jaedon LeDee, Trey Pulliam, Darrion Trammell, and Jay Pal. All mentioned, previously languished on the benches at Power-5 programs, or earned their stripes at lower division programs before arriving on the Mesa.
Rashaun Agee originally signed with New Mexico State out of Bogan High School on the Southside of Chicago in 2019. After redshirting in 2019-2020, he only played in one game during the 2020-2021 season before transferring to Casper College in Wyoming.
Agee transferred again to Bowling Green for the 2022-2023 season as a rotational player. His break out season came just this past season in 2023-2024. Agee posted 17 double-doubles while ranking nationally in the Top-25 in offensive and defensive rebounding categories. In doin so, he would garner All-MAC 2nd team honors.
So What Would Agee Add to an Aztecs Team?
1. Rebounding Rebounding Rebounding
Agee would instantly add rebounding strength to the Aztecs lineup—a considerable weakness that was exposed in losses down the stretch of the season. According to the CBB Analytics website, Rashaun’s closest comparison to a player from the Mountain West in the 2023-2024 season is the coaches’ pick for Mountain West Player of the Year, Great Osobor of Utah State.
Both Agee and Osobor have similar height and weight, with Osobor holding a little more bulk to his frame. In addition, both are highly efficient post scorers with the ability to clean up the boards. But the comparisons don’t end there, both are adept passers—especially out of double teams.
2. Off-Ball Play
Another notable skill Agee brings is his ability to play without the ball. Agee possesses excellent basketball instincts & IQ by being good at cutting to the basket, receiving & handling a pass, and has the determination of finishing at the rim.
There’s only one ball to go around offensively, and whoever comes into the offense must be able to contribute without the ball stuck. That shouldn’t be an issue with Agee’s touches & possessions.
3. High Energy & Enthusiasm
Arguably one of the aspects of the special Final Four winning team of 2022-2023 was their unbelievable chemistry and spirit on & off the court. Agee is an incredibly high motor individual. The presence of such energy would be a welcomed addition to the team to bring out the best in each other.
In some cases newcomers may find it difficult to immediately be vocal while trying to assimilate in a new program. With Brian Dutcher’s staff that has never been the case. San Diego State has decades of experience in building this program with transfers that have found a home in Aztec Nation.
The ability for the brotherhood to come together as one team is an aspect that makes this program great. We see Agee as a terrific personality who’s game would flourish in this environment, after all of the moving around in his basketball journey.
4. Mountain West Ready
Lastly, Agee’s experiences at New Mexico State, and Wyoming’s Casper College have made him very Mountain West ready. He won’t be fazed or surprised by the effects of playing in altitude, or the rigors of travel one must go through during a Mountain West schedule.
What Agee Won’t Add to an Aztecs Team
1. Shot Blocking
Rashaun is an average shot blocker for his position. With him on this 2024 roster, the Aztecs would still lack the formidable rim protector they had for years in guys like Skylar Spencer and Nathan Mensah. David Majak is the future at the center position, but is likely going to need a year or two to bulk up his frame.
This presents Coach Dutcher & staff an interesting situation. If able to bring Agee into the Aztec family, it would go a long ways in bringing some muscle to the Aztecs frontcourt. A near 7 foot, and still growing, true Sophomore Miles Heide at the current Center position would be a solid tandem down on the block.
This would be very reminiscent of the 2014 team featuring enforcer on the boards transfer Josh Davis teaming up with super sophomore Skylar Spencer at the 5 spot. Having these two bringing the physicality in the paint would pay dividends for the Aztecs—especially the rest of the wing players.
2. Offensive Range
Agee will not stretch the defense with his outside shooting. In 2024, he only took 13 shots from 3 point range and made 3. There is hope though as Jaedon LeDee hadn’t hit a 3 pointer in college until last season. This year LeDee shot 40 percent from deep, leaving many fans amazed and much of the opposition frustrated as how to stop him.
Many hours working on his outside jumper in the JAM Center could allow Rashaun to extend his range a bit. If this is possible, it would bring better spacing on the floor, especially if the Aztecs play lineups with multiple big guys at the same time.
Stay tuned for more updates and podcasts through Sons of Montezuma social media channels, covering the transfer portal and the Aztecs signees for the 2024-2025 season.
8 Responses
Heidi isn’t almost 7′ and growing. He’s more like 6′ 8″ although he’s listed at 6′ 10″. Just like Trammel is 5′ 8″ and listed at 5′ 10″.
Heidi is definitely taller than LeDee who is listed at 6’9″. In person he definitely seems to measure up at about 6’9″ to 6’10”. Surely will keep growing with how tall his folks are.
Excellent insight and info👍
Thank you David, SDSportsFiend is truly a fiend for SDSU sports.
The Aztec Family for 2024 – 2025 is growing in a very positive manner…
We hope they can sign these players. We will find out soon.