POCATELLO, Idaho- Idaho State men's basketball has announced the addition of six players to the program for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Joining the program is Jordan Hansen a 6-6 guard from King High School in Seattle Wash., and Briggs Ranstrom, a 6-6 forward from Rocky Mountain HS in Eagle, Idaho.
The Bengals also added Kolby Lee, a 6-10 transfer from BYU; Ronnie Stapp a 6-6 guard from Fullerton College, Miguel Tomley a 6-3 guard from Santa Clara and Brock Mackenzie a 6-2 guard from Point Loma.
Jordan Hansen
King's High School (Seattle, WA)
6-6 200 lbs Guard
High School: WIBCA 1A State Player of the Year … Emerald Sound Conference Player of the Year … Averaged 26.6 ppg and 8.1 rpg … 1,643 career points
Looney on Hansen
"Jordan Hansen is a great addition to our program. He has great length and can score in a variety of ways. He comes from a great high school program. We know he will be prepared."
Briggs Ranstrom
Rocky Mountain High School (Eagle, ID)
6-6 200 lbs Forward
High School: First Team All-SIC … First Team All-District … Idaho Statesman First Team All-State … Two time 5A State Champion … Returning from LDS mission.
Looney on Ranstrom
"Briggs is a fantastic addition to our program. The thing that jumped out most about him is how hard he plays. Briggs will defend and rebound every possession. Bengal fans will love watching him play."
Kolby Lee
Transfer from BYU (Meridian, ID)
6-10 240 lbs Center
BYU: Started 43 games at BYU … Averaged 7.0 ppg and 3.2 rpg in 2019 … 2017 Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year … 2017 5A State Champion at Rocky Mountain High School … Averaged 16.6 ppg and 9.3 rpg
Looney on Lee
"We are fortunate that Kolby has decided to join our program. He is older and has great experience in college basketball. Kolby is an extremely efficient player that will have a chance to be a great big man in the Big Sky. Bengal fans are going to love his energy."
Brock Mackenzie
Transfer from Point Loma (Samammish, WA)
6-2 185 lbs Guard
Point Loma: Started 72 games at PLNU … 14.7 ppg and 2.4 apg … Two time PacWest All-Conference selection … 1,152 career points
Looney on Mackenzie
"I have been fortunate to know Brock and his family for a long time. We have added a great person to our Bengal family. Brock is a tough shot maker and can really score. He has all the intangibles and competitive spirit required to help improve our team."
Ronnie Stapp
Transfer from Fullerton College (Bakersfield, CA)
6-6 185 lbs Guard
Fullerton College: 13.5 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 2.8 apg … 25-4 Overall Record in 2022 … First Team All Orange Empire Conference … Four time All Conference performer at Bakersfield High School … South Yosemite League MVP in 2019 … 2019 State Champion at Bakersfield High School … Averaged 17.8 ppg, 10.2 rpg and 7.4 apg
Looney on Stapp
"Ronnie Stapp is a winner. His teams have succeeded wherever he has played. Ronnie has great length, can shoot it and impacts the game in a variety of ways. We can't wait to start working with him."
Miguel Tomley
Transfer from Santa Clara University (Surrey, BC)
6-3 185 lbs Point Guard
Santa Clara: Played in 27 games at SCU … Played 15 minutes per game with 2 starts … Averaged 4.1 ppg and 1.3 apg … Averaged 29.0 ppg in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association … Played in the 2019 BioSteel All-Canadian Game … Four year starter at Tamanawis High School … Had a 66 point game during his career
Looney on Tomley
"Miguel Tomley will have a chance to be a special player at Idaho State. His feel and understanding of how to play is extremely high. Miguel is highly skilled and can really shoot it. His teammates will love playing with him. Our coaching staff can't wait to get into the gym with him."
