# Speculation on Next Year’s Squad **URL:** \ **Category:** Recruiting News\ **Created:** [March 13, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933 "2025-03-13T22:12:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![PattyMac](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/pattymac/32/15_2.png) [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2025, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/41 "2025-07-03T13:35:42Z")
The new coaching hires have been announced. All internal promotions, as was rumored. Will Burkett and Jackson Gion are assistant coaches. Burkett is a Bronco who married a Bronco–nice intra-family continuity. Both have been with the program for several years–basically since they were walk-ons/grad assistants. > **[Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Staff Updates For 2025-26 Season - Santa...](https://santaclarabroncos.com/news/2025/7/2/mens-basketball-announces-coaching-staff-updates-for-2025-26-season.aspx)** > > SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Santa Clara men's basketball has revamped head coach Herb Sendek's coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Four staffers have been ---
**Author:** ![jcardoza77](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/jcardoza77/32/11_2.png) [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/42 "2025-07-03T23:58:51Z")
Thanks PattyM. Happy for Jason— good dude. ---
**Author:** ![sberetim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@sberetim](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/sberetim)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/43 "2025-07-21T18:29:15Z")
Normand, Cochran, Tadjo, and Oboye listed on teams in current San Francisco Pro Am Basketball league . I saw online video of Normand in recent league game. He is really good. ---
**Author:** ![KourtsideKev11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7ea924/32.png) [@KourtsideKev11](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/KourtsideKev11)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/44 "2025-07-21T22:28:09Z")
Any insight into who may be redshirting this year. There seems to be a large contingency of freshman/sophomore guards. Unclear on what determining factors will play into redshirt decisions especially considering some are transferring after using a redshirt option??? ---
**Author:** ![PattyMac](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/pattymac/32/15_2.png) [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2025, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/45 "2025-07-21T23:21:27Z")
Tongue also is rostered for the Pro Am. Glad to hear that Normand looked skilled. He will need to help replace quite a bit on the wing with Bryan, Bal, and O’Neil all moving on–with help from Mahi, Ensminger, Badibanga, Normand, and maybe Cochran who all somewhat fit the big-2 to undersized-4 prototype that Sendek loves. For redshirts, I know nothing. But I can’t see there being much room for any of the true 4s or 5s to redshirt. It’s just Graves, Tadjo, Bukky, and Chukwudebelu solidly in the front court. You can move Ensminger down; maybe Badibanga or Mahi. But the front court starts looking thin quickly with even a small injury. On the other hand, Sendek addressed last year’s lack of a true PG (other than Knapper) by recruiting 3 and bringing a 4th off his redshirt year. Cochran seems like a scorer and also a bigger body, so my guess is he spends his time as a 2/3. You can’t redshirt Hammond nor, presumably, Gavalyugov. So I think the redshirt likely goes to Longcor unless he carves a clear niche for himself. He looks like he has a strong frame and could maybe develop some defensive advantages over his slighter colleagues at the PG position. Badibanga would be my other possibility since the wing spot is deep (but untested) behind Mahi. Though given his trip to the US from the French pro leagues, it’s possible that a redshirt is just not part of the agreement. ---
**Author:** ![BroncoBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2025, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/46 "2025-08-02T00:12:03Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/DMtcvJ4OFYJ/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link&igsh=dndnaDF5MDFmaXI1](https://www.instagram.com/p/DMtcvJ4OFYJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=dndnaDF5MDFmaXI1) These pictures and clips of the team practicing were posted this week. ---
**Author:** ![jcardoza77](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/jcardoza77/32/11_2.png) [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/47 "2025-08-02T15:35:45Z")
Fun stuff! Thanks for posting and Go Broncos! ---
**Author:** ![BroncoBob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a3d4f5/32.png) [@BroncoBob](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BroncoBob)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/48 "2025-08-08T15:34:41Z")
[https://www.instagram.com/p/DNE\_Y\_HupmG/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DNE_Y_HupmG/) Jalen, his brother Cody, and Chrtistian Braun are working out with their basketball trainer in Burlingame. Allen Graves can be seen dunking in the clip. I know Aleksandar has also spent time there. ---
**Author:** ![BballFemme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@BballFemme](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BballFemme)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/49 "2025-08-13T22:09:36Z")
Spoke to some of the vets. They’re concerned about the selfish play of some newcomers. I do know Herb emphasizes TEAM - so hope that team mentality rears itself before next season for the guys. Cam landed in Estonia yesterday. They are 12 time champions in their league. Excited to see how this pans out. His Instagram is @camaron\_t21 ![IMG_4759](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/uploads/wakeupswig/original/1X/32ac0d218e4236e4cc5bae1ce07f89c34327b517.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PattyMac](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/pattymac/32/15_2.png) [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/50 "2025-08-13T22:20:30Z")
Best of luck to a great Bronco! ---
**Author:** ![pistolpete89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c0e974/32.png) [@pistolpete89](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/pistolpete89)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/51 "2025-08-13T22:29:39Z")
Well done Cam!! You represented the Broncos in fine fashion and we all admired your effort and tenacity on the court. ---
**Author:** ![buckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/52 "2025-08-13T23:17:55Z")
So happy for him, ‘Femme! He will always be loved and appreciated at SCU. ---
**Author:** ![Bullpenace](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/bullpenace/32/30_2.png) [@Bullpenace](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/Bullpenace)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/53 "2025-08-14T00:26:45Z")
I concur in all of these tributes. A great man and competitor is he. ---
**Author:** ![Sedulous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Sedulous](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/Sedulous)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 1:13am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/54 "2025-08-14T01:13:18Z")
Let Cam know we will miss him and follow him always. He will make whatever team he plays on better. Please encourage him to visit us when he is back in town. ---
**Author:** ![BballFemme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@BballFemme](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BballFemme)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2025, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/55 "2025-08-14T02:29:55Z")
I’m going to let him know. He ALWAYS appreciated the love from the board! ---
**Author:** ![jcardoza77](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/jcardoza77/32/11_2.png) [@jcardoza77](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/jcardoza77)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/56 "2025-08-16T19:38:48Z")
Good luck to Cam, I hope he gets an opportunity to thrive in Estonia. ---
**Author:** ![HoopsGuy2020](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@HoopsGuy2020](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/HoopsGuy2020)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/57 "2025-09-15T14:52:01Z")
New player on campus! Major get!!! Could potentially be our best player NOW! Go Broncos! ---
**Author:** ![Sedulous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Sedulous](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/Sedulous)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/58 "2025-09-15T23:11:56Z")
Not sure what this post is referring to, but sounds very good. ---
**Author:** ![HoopsGuy2020](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ee59a6/32.png) [@HoopsGuy2020](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/HoopsGuy2020)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/59 "2025-09-15T23:22:13Z")
New guy on campus! Supposed to be a high level recruit, I’ll let them release name but definitely could change the outlook on this years squad. ---
**Author:** ![KourtsideKev11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7ea924/32.png) [@KourtsideKev11](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/KourtsideKev11)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933/60 "2025-09-16T06:48:44Z")
The anticipation- what school is this mystery player coming from? 👀 [Previous page](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/speculation-on-next-year-s-squad/933.md?page=4)