Commit: Blaze Nield - USU Eastern/Lehi HS Guard

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Returned missionary (Washington DC) who played for USU Eastern. He averaged 20.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game while shooting 40.7 percent from 3-point range in the 2018-19 season. Coming in for the 2019-20 season.



https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900069385/byu-basketball-receives-commitment-from-lehi-high-usu-eastern-guard-blaze-nield.html

His 3-point proficiency will help. Funny for a coaching staff of some really tall people that so far Pope & Co have not really added to our bigs, which seems to be a glaring need.

I'm guessing this guy is Bergeron's replacement. I don't expect big minutes from this guy.



But yeah, getting a 6-9 or taller transfer would be really awesome! While I think Baxter will improve a ton, despite his height he's not really a 5. We still need another big to play along side him.

byufan4ever wrote:

I'm guessing this guy is Bergeron's replacement. I don't expect big minutes from this guy.



But yeah, getting a 6-9 or taller transfer would be really awesome! While I think Baxter will improve a ton, despite his height he's not really a 5. We still need another big to play along side him.

Baxter needs some help down low. No question. It was great when we could play Childs and Baxter/Worthington at the same time.

I feel even better knowing he's a PWO and will have to earn a scholarship. He turned down scholies to some smaller schools to walk-on. I like that.

I don't know how good he is but I think we need inside players.

Word from Criddle is that Nield is a preferred walk-on.