Fresno, CA, August 1, 2025
News Summary
The Fresno State Bulldogs men’s basketball team has announced the signing of Cameron Faas, a 6-foot-7 guard from UMKC. Faas brings valuable experience after averaging 9.7 points and 3.8 rebounds last season. He joins the Bulldogs as part of a roster overhaul aimed at improving their performance after a challenging season. With the addition of Faas and other new transfers, Fresno State is looking to build a stronger team for the upcoming season and fill 15 roster spots.
Fresno, CA – The Fresno State Bulldogs men’s basketball team has officially welcomed Cameron Faas, a 6-foot-7, 215-pound guard from UMKC, as their latest addition. Faas announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Friday, further strengthening the team’s roster ahead of the upcoming season.
Last season, while competing for the Kansas City Roos, Faas put up an impressive average of 9.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Demonstrating his shooting prowess, he made 37% of his three-point attempts throughout the season, including standout performances where he scored a season-high of 22 points and successfully made five three-pointers in a single game. The previous season, Faas showcased similar skills, averaging 9.9 points and 4.5 rebounds with a 38% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
During his time at UMKC, Faas played in a total of 63 games, starting 59 of them, establishing himself as a key player in the Roos’ lineup. The player comes from Scottsdale, Arizona, where he attended Arcadia High School before diving into collegiate basketball. Faas initially honed his skills over two seasons at Scottsdale Community College, where he had a significant impact. He started in 65 games and maintained impressive averages between 13.2 and 13.6 points, along with totaling 5 to 5.3 rebounds per game during his time there. Notably, he recorded 10 games where he scored 20 points or more at the junior college level.
Faas brings with him an additional season of eligibility, as a recent NCAA ruling on junior college eligibility allows him to play as a fifth-year senior. He is the second player to join the Bulldogs from the transfer portal this offseason, alongside Jake Heidbreder, who previously played for Clemson and averaged 4.1 points per game off the bench. Heidbreder was an All-Mountain West performer at Air Force, having averaged 15.1 points per game in the 2022-23 season.
Following a challenging season where the Bulldogs finished with a record of 6-26, the team is undergoing significant roster changes. They must replace all but three players from the previous season. The returning players are guard David Douglas Jr., who missed most of last season due to injury, Makhan Diouf, a 4-Star recruit who was sidelined due to eligibility issues, and Troy Jenkins, who redshirted as a freshman.
Alongside transfers Faas and Heidbreder, Fresno State has also signed four new players for the upcoming season. These newcomers include Matteo Porto from Sunrise Academy in Italy, Aram Soqui from Veritas Academy in Mexico, DJ Stickman from Clovis West High School, and Deshawn Gory from PHHoenix Prep in Phoenix, AZ. As of now, the Bulldogs have filled 9 of the 15 roster spots available prior to the start of the new season.
Meanwhile, the team has seen some contributors depart, as three former Bulldogs players have transferred to different schools: Elijah Price has moved to Nevada, Alex Crawford has gone to Rhode Island, and Mor Seck is now with Towson University.
Key Statistics of Cameron Faas
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6’7″ |
| Weight | 215 lbs |
| Points Per Game (Last Season) | 9.7 |
| Rebounds Per Game (Last Season) | 3.8 |
| Three-Point Shooting Percentage (Last Season) | 37% |
| Games Played at UMKC | 63 |
| Games Started at UMKC | 59 |
FAQ
Who is Cameron Faas?
Cameron Faas is a 6-foot-7 guard who recently transferred to the Fresno State Bulldogs men’s basketball team from UMKC, where he averaged 9.7 points and 3.8 rebounds last season.
What were Cameron Faas’s stats at UMKC?
In his last season at UMKC, Faas averaged 9.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and had a three-point shooting percentage of 37%. He also scored a season-high of 22 points in one game.
How many players are returning to the Bulldogs for the upcoming season?
The Bulldogs are returning three players from last season: David Douglas Jr., Makhan Diouf, and Troy Jenkins.
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- SI: Transfer Running Back Impresses Boise State
- Google Search: Fresno State Football News
- Fresno Bee: Bulldogs Football Article
- Wikipedia: Fresno State Bulldogs
- 247 Sports: Fresno State Football Recruiting
- Google Scholar: Fresno State Football
- SWX: FBS Transfer Joshua Wood Leads Vandals
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Fresno State
- GV Wire: RB Elijah Gilliam Enters Transfer Portal
- Google News: Fresno State Basketball Transfers
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