I’ve never believed it’s “too early” to shine a light on players from our city. In fact, it’s a responsibility—especially when that spotlight has the power to change the narrative for a player flying under the radar. Aaron Price Jr., a 6’8”, 225-pound forward from Las Vegas, fits that mold. He’s the kind of player who doesn’t always command headlines, but deserves them.
This is what we do. We complement our city. We keep people in tune with the quiet risers, the hard workers, and the guys making moves beyond the box score. While social media platforms often overlook the deep talent coming out of Las Vegas, we stay rooted in covering the ones who represent us well—on and off the court.
Price, now entering his senior season with Cal Poly, is a name worth tracking. His size, skill set, and growing role make him a valuable piece in the Mustangs’ 2025–26 equation. So let’s break down his game, unpack his impact, and show you exactly why Vegas should be paying close attention to one of its own.
🏀 Player Profile & Court Impact
Strengths & Role
At 6′8″ and 225 pounds, Price possesses a sturdy frame for the power forward spot. He shoots an efficient 52.7% from the field this past season, including 33.3% from three—a nice indicator of his ability to stretch the floor and finish inside. He also showed improved free-throw shooting (72%), speaking to his developing touch.
Defensively, he offers length and mobility, capable of guarding opposing bigs and disrupting passing lanes—even if block and steal numbers are modest (0.1 BPG, 0.3 SPG) .
🚀 Key Moments from 2024–25
- Career-high 16 pts vs. UC Irvine (Jan 2): Came off the bench in just over 23 minutes, with 8 rebounds—a statement performance in overtime.
- Consistently reliable during the Big West Tournament, including an impressive double-digit outing against UC Riverside.
📊 Statistical Snapshot
Season: MPG / PPG / RPG / FG% / 3P% / FT%
2024–25: 10.7 / 4.7 / 1.9 / 52.7 / 33.3 / 72.0
Career Avg.13.7 3.9 2.3 46.8
A standout? His eFG% of .571 and PER around 15.0 show efficiency and impact relative to minutes.
🎯 Skill Set & On‑Court Fit
- Floor spacing: His comfort beyond the arc helps open lanes for drives and post-ups.
- Inside finishing: Strong touch around the rim and ability to draw fouls.
- Defensive versatility: Can switch onto wings or hold ground against bigs; brings toughness and board strength.
- Intangibles: Brings energy, effort rebounding, and situational awareness—qualities often underrated in bigs.
🔮 What He Brings in 2025–26
- Off‑ball scoring — Spot-up threat with pop off screens; an ideal compliments to perimeter creators.
- Defensive glue — Rebounding and positioning will be critical if Cal Poly wants to climb the Big West.
- Veteran stability — As a junior with 66 career games, he can be a steady hand during in-game rotations.
- Upside — With sharper offensive reads and stronger rebounding will, he could become a reliable 8–10 ppg, 4–5 rpg role player.
🎙️ Narrative for 2025–26
Expect Price to emerge as the Swiss army knife for Coach DeGeorge—a big who spaces the floor, crashes the boards, and defends smartly. Cal Poly leans on players like him to fill gaps between star scorers and anchor team defense. If he can build on that efficiency, hit the boards harder, and expand his post game, Price may push into starter territory and play key minutes down the stretch.
🧠 Final Word
Aaron Price Jr. may not have gaudy box‑score stats, but his high-efficiency shooting, physical tools, and team-first attitude make him a quiet cornerstone for Cal Poly’s hopes next season. With increased minutes and a sharper skill set, he’s poised to become one of those blue-collar players coaches rely on when the game’s on the line.
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