SAN JOSE, Calif. – San José State men's basketball returns to the hardwood this Wednesday to take on Indiana State in a midweek nonconference bout as the second of four-straight home games played inside the Event Center.
Game #7
Indiana State (3-1) vs. San José State (1-5)
Wednesday, Nov.28, 7:00 p.m. (PT)
Event Center (5,000)
San Jose, California
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NEW LOOK SPARTANS
SJSU's top five scorers are all newcomers led by the junior transfer trio of Brae Ivey (13.5), Michael Steadman (13.3) and Craig LeCesne (11.8). Freshmen Christian Anigwe (6.5) and Seneca Knight (6.0) round out the list.
LAST TIME OUT
The Spartans dropped their last game vs. Santa Clara by a final of 71-63. Although SJSU saw an improvement in rebounding margin (+15) and turnovers (11), they shot just 38.1 percent from the field and were unable to hold off the Broncos.
SUCCESS ON THE BOARDS
The Spartans rank second in the Mountain West in offensive rebounds (12.8) and fifth in defensive rebounds (27.3). Against Weber State (11/15), SJSU pulled down 48 total boards, the fourth-most in the Mountain West this season. The Spartans won the rebounding battle vs. Santa Clara 45-30.
STEADY STEADMAN
JUCO transfer Michael Steadman is off to a hot start at his new home at SJSU. He currently ranks 3rd in the conference in total rebounds per game (9.8) and 28th nationally. He was named to the Junkanoo Jam All-Tournament team after averaging 11.7 points and 7 rebounds per game.
Steadman is coming off one of his best games of the season, dropping a career-high 21 points and 11 rebounds vs. Santa Clara. It is his second double-double of the season.
FULL OFFSEASON FOR PRIOLEAU
Head Coach Jean Prioleau is entering his second season at the helm of SJSU men's basketball and is coming off his first full offseason with the program. Prioleau was hired on August 4, 2017, and given just three months to prepare for his debut season. Now with a full offseason under his belt to prepare the team, Prioleau and staff are excited about the team's potential.
STAFF CHANGES
Jean Prioleau made some changes to his staff in the offseason as he brought in former NC State All-American Julius Hodge as an assistant coach. He also promoted director of basketball operations, Ryan Cooper, to assistant coach.
SCOUTING INDIANA STATE
The Sycamores of Indiana State are currently 3-1 and on a 3-game win streak – Green Bay (78-74), McKendree (80-63) and Western Kentucky (63-54). They boast a pair of dynamic scorers in Jordan Barnes (20.3 ppg) and Tyreke Key (19.3 ppg). Indiana State is led by Greg Lansing in his ninth season at the helm.
LECESNE ON A RUN
Junior transfer Craig LeCesne currently boasts a five-game streak of double-digit scoring: Southern Utah (15), Weber State (10), CSU-Bakersfield (13), Central Michigan (13) and Santa Clara (13).