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Boise State Broncos 2025–26 Season Preview: Players to Watch & Full Scouting Report

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Boise State basketball enters the 2025–26 season with a renewed sense of purpose and toughness under head coach Leon Rice. The Broncos fell just short of the NCAA Tournament last spring but fought through to the Mountain West title game and reached the semifinals of the inaugural College Basketball Crown, where they stunned Butler with a 100-point outburst.

Head Coach Leon Rice

After that Mountain West battle, Rice’s message summed up the team’s heart: “This is a hard-fought tournament, and I’m really, really proud of the effort of our guys to get to this game.”

Now that pride has become expectation. Rice has built this roster to live out his mantra: “Wear them down with your bodies.” With veteran guard Dylan Andrews bringing steadiness from UCLA, rising star Andrew Meadow leading the scoring load, and an upgraded frontcourt pairing of Drew Fielder (Georgetown) and Dominic Parolin (Lehigh), Boise State has the balance, size, and depth to push for national attention.

Unit 1 Hoop Source Player-by-Player Scouting Report

PG — Dylan Andrews (Sr, UCLA transfer) — 6.9 ppg (2024–25) 🎯🧠⚔️

  • Strengths: 🧠 Veteran playmaker in ball screens; 🎯 accurate kick-outs; ⚔️ proven on-ball defender.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Streaky jumper; ▲ finishing craft still needs polish.

SG — Julian Bowie (So) — 3.9 ppg (2024–25) 🎯🚀

  • Strengths: 🎯 Spot-up shooting; 🚀 quick straight-line burst.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Limited playmaking; ▼ lacks strength vs. physical guards.

G/W — RJ Keene II (R-Sr) — 2.1 ppg (2024–25) 🧱🔁

  • Strengths: 🧱 6’7” size on the perimeter; 🎯 corner 3 ability; 🔁 low-mistake role player.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Scoring volume; ▲ lateral quickness vs. top wings.

G — Rayzhon Bergersen (R-Jr, Northwest Nazarene transfer) — 1.7 ppg (2024–25) 🔁⚔️

  • Strengths: 🔁 Moves the ball; ⚔️ sound team defender; 🧠 steady decision-maker.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Limited scorer; ▲ range consistency.

G — Aginaldo Neto (Fr, NBA Academy Africa) — Freshman 🚀⚔️

  • Strengths: 🚀 Explosive first step; ⚔️ defensive tools; 🧠 confident ball handler.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Needs experience at this level; ▼ jumper is still a work in progress.

G — Noah Bendinger (Fr, Utah HS) — 23.2 ppg (HS ’24–25) 🎯

  • Strengths: 🎯 Elite high school scorer; 🚀 confident shooter; 🧠 natural off-ball feel.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Needs added strength; ▲ defensive rotations will be tested.

F/W — Andrew Meadow (Jr) — 12.6 ppg (2024–25) ⭐🎯

Andrew Meadow
  • Strengths: ⭐ Primary scoring option; 🎯 three-level scorer (35.2% from deep); 🧠 creates his own looks.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Still developing as a passer; ▲ needs consistency on the glass.

F — Pearson Carmichael (So) — 6.9 ppg (2024–25) 🎯🚀

  • Strengths: 🎯 Pick-and-pop weapon; 🚀 stretch-4 shooter; 🔁 fits well next to high-usage players.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Strength vs. older bigs; ▲ lateral agility on defense.

F — Javan Buchanan (Sr) — 9.6 ppg (2024–25) 🧱🚀

  • Strengths: 🧱 Physical interior finisher; 🚀 transition threat; 🎯 efficient around the rim (53% FG).
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Not a perimeter shooter; ▲ foul control.

F — Spencer Ahrens (Fr) — Freshman 🎯🚀

  • Strengths: 🎯 Perimeter shooting upside at 6’10”; 🚀 high motor; 🧱 solid frame for growth.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Physicality vs. veterans; ▲ defensive communication.

F — Bhan Buom (Fr) — Freshman 🧱🚀

  • Strengths: 🧱 Length and size; 🚀 rim-running athlete; ⚔️ switchable potential.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Handle limitations; ▲ jumper needs refinement.

F/C — Drew Fielder (Jr, Georgetown transfer) — 7.1 ppg (2024–25) 🎯🧱

Drew Fielder
  • Strengths: 🎯 Stretch-5 pick-and-pop shooter; 🧱 interior size; 🧠 short-roll passer.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Must improve rebounding vs. elite bigs; ▲ foul issues.

F — Dominic Parolin (5th, Lehigh transfer) — 11.5 ppg (2023–24) 🧱🎯

  • Strengths: 🧱 Strong back-to-basket scorer; 🎯 reliable FT shooter (80.9%); 🚀 runs rim to rim with energy.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Not explosive; ▲ vulnerable to double teams.

F — Ethan Lathan (R-Fr) — Redshirt ’24–25 🧱🎯

  • Strengths: 🧱 6’10” size; 🎯 mid-range touch and face-up potential.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ No game reps yet; ▲ needs added strength.

G — Brennan Ramirez (Sr) — 0.0 ppg (5 GP, 2024–25) 🔁

  • Strengths: 🔁 Locker-room leader; ⚔️ effort when called upon.
  • Weaknesses: ▼ Minimal role; ▼ limited offensive impact.

Projected Depth Chart

  • PG: Dylan Andrews · Aginaldo Neto
  • SG: Julian Bowie · RJ Keene II · Rayzhon Bergersen
  • SF: Andrew Meadow · Javan Buchanan · Noah Bendinger
  • PF: Pearson Carmichael · Spencer Ahrens · Ethan Lathan
  • C: Drew Fielder / Dominic Parolin · Bhan Buom

Final Take – Unit 1 Hoop Source

The Broncos enter 2025–26 with one of the most balanced rosters in the Mountain West. Andrew Meadow is ready to step into star status, Dylan Andrews gives them a trusted point guard, and the frontcourt tandem of Fielder and Parolinbrings versatility and toughness.

Boise State

Leon Rice has crafted a team that can adapt to multiple styles — grinding out defensive battles or pushing the pace in transition. The returning pieces provide stability, while the freshmen infuse shooting and athleticism. This Boise State roster has the size, depth, and identity to make a run in March and once again push the Broncos into the national conversation.

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