No. 0 Ethan McPherson

Sophomore guard, 5-foot-10, 175 pounds, Middleton, Idaho (Middleton HS)
Notes: McPherson was a team manager the last two seasons, but decided to walk on to the team this year. … Definitely a glue player, who will bring a lot to the chemistry of the team. … Can shoot from the outside.
Head coach Paul Rush: "We are excited to have Ethan on the court with us after two seasons as a student assistant. He has worked extremely hard to earn a roster spot and has the respect of all of his teammates and coaches."
 
No. 1 Cody Frazer

Redshirt-freshman guard, 6-foot-4, 160 pounds, New York, N.Y. (Fellowship Christian)
Notes: Frazer red-shirted last year. … The lanky guard can shoot the ball well, and use his size to get to the basket against smaller guards.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Cody has worked really hard through his red-shirt freshman year and continued to develop both as a slasher and defender as well as improving his jump shot."
 
No. 2 Jaylen Fox

Redshirt-freshman point guard, 6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Las Vegas, Nev. (Faith Lutheran)
Notes: A dynamic point guard, who could see big minutes especially early in the season because of injuries and eligibility. … Is a good shooter and very quick to the basket. Excellent court vision should lead to a high number of assists.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Jaylen is a very talented, crafty guard that can create his own shot at any time and also create for others. He brings a great work ethic and is a poised, cerebral player who brings a high IQ to the court as a floor general."
 
No. 3 Cayden Wright

Redshirt-freshman guard, 6-foot, 170 pounds, Nampa, Idaho (Skyview HS)
Notes: Has the best pure shooting stroke on the team and is probably one of the best shooters in the conference. … Has vastly improved his athleticism since coming to college and can now dunk. … His improving defense will lead to more minutes.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Cayden is a dangerous knock-down shooter who brings a lot of toughness and grit to the court. He plays with lots of passion and gives multiple efforts on both the offensive and defensive end."
 
No. 4 Zac Furgerson

Redshirt-junior forward, 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Star, Idaho (Eagle HS)
Career stats
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2017-18	14	0	4	8	.500	0	1	.000	2	4	.500	9	2	0	10	0.7
2018-19	27	0	16	36	.444	5	9	.556	13	18	.722	22	3	2	50	1.9
Total	41	0	20	44	.455	5	10	.500	15	22	.682	31	5	2	60	1.5

Career highs: Points, 5, five times; Rebounds, 4, at Central Washington (1/2/19); Assists, 1, three times; Steals, 2, at Alaska (1/17/19); Field goals made, 2, three times; Field goal attempts, 4, Northwest Christian (11/9/18); 3-pointers made, 1, five times; 3-pointers attempted, 1, nine times; Free throws made, 3, twice; Free throws attempted, 4, Simon Fraser (1/12/19)
Notes: Furgerson has continued to improve throughout his college career and was a good spark off the bench a season ago. … He will be relied on to provide a solid post presence, who can rebound and find ways to score on second-chance opportunities.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Zac's role this year will increase tremendously, his IQ and understanding of who he is allows him to pick spots on the floor to score. Zac will be one of our top shooters we are leaning towards to spread the floor, plus vocally lead and teach our younger guys as they develop this year. Zac's work ethic over the years will really turn some heads this year."
 
No. 5 Kobe Terashima

Junior point guard, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, Meridian, Idaho (Rocky Mountain HS/Montana State Billings)
Career stats at Montana State Billings
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2017-18	31	11	79	171	.462	8	23	.348	60	79	.759	117	136	31	226	7.3
2018-19	29	0	37	80	.463	7	14	.500	34	46	.739	76	77	18	115	4.0
Total	60	11	116	251	.462	15	37	.405	94	125	.752	193	213	49	341	5.7

Career highs (at Montana State Billings): Points, 24, at Central Washington (1/27/18); Rebounds, 11, vs. Alaska Anchorage (2/28/19); Assists, 12, vs. Yellowstone Christian (11/14/17); Steals, 3, twice; Blocks, 1, seven times; Field goals made, 10, at Central Washington (1/27/18); 3-pointers made, 2, vs. Yellowstone Christian (11/14/17); Free throws made, 11, vs. Simon Fraser (2/14/19); Minutes, 39, at Simon Fraser (1/19/19)
Notes: Terashima will redshirt this season after transferring in conference. … Led the GNAC in assists as a freshman, before a coaching change pushed his minutes down as a sophomore. … Was the Class 5A Southern Idaho Conference player of the year as a senior in high school, the state tournament MVP, first-team all-state and his team won the state title.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Kobe has tremendous court vision and feel for the game, which makes the guys around him better. He is redshirting this season, but we are looking forward to see his improvement this year and getting him on the court next season."
 
No. 10 Christian Rose

Freshman forward, 6-foot-6, 200 pounds, La Jolla, Calif. (Bishop's School)
Notes: An athletic big man with a nose for the ball. … Will redshirt this season, but could see big minutes next year as he keeps improving his understanding of the system and the quickness of college basketball. … Averaged 16 points per game as a senior and was a two-time all-league player and two-time second-team all-league player.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Christian has the chance to make an impact on our program in the future with his length, athleticism and aggressiveness rebounding the basketball. We are excited to watch his development and his impact in and our program over his career here."
 
No. 11 Ezekiel Alley

Junior point guard, 6-foot, 170 pounds, Tucson, Ariz. (Cholla HS/Fullerton College)
Notes: Coming off a knee injury that cost him most of last season. … Extremely quick and shifty point guard, who can see passing lanes better than most. … Will be counted on to help fill the scoring load lost from last season, as well as to be a true facilitator.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Zeke is a unique Point Guard who understands the time to score and the time to move the ball in order to facilitate and get teammates involved. Most Point Guards struggle in finding this balance, however this is Zeke's strength. You'll also see Zeke make an impact as an on ball defender by using his strength and toughness to harass main ball handlers."
 
No. 12 Sam Roth

Redshirt-junior guard, 6-foot-3, 180 pounds, Salem, Ore. (Silverton HS)
Career stats
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2017-18	26	15	55	117	.470	13	39	.333	23	34	.676	109	30	24	146	5.6
2018-19	28	14	65	127	.512	17	52	.327	31	50	.620	101	45	26	178	6.4
Total	54	29	120	224	.492	30	91	.330	54	84	.643	210	75	50	324	6.0

Career highs: Points, 20, Alaska (2/16/19); Rebounds, 9, Simon Fraser (3/7/19); Assists, 5, at Western Oregon (2/21/19); Steals, 4, twice; Blocks, 2, twice; Field goals made, 8, Alaska (2/16/19); Field goals attempted, 9, Alaska (2/16/19); 3-pointers made, 2, four times; 3-pointers attempted, 4, four times; Free throws made, 4, Concordia (1/24/19); Free throws attempted, 5, twice
Notes: A team leader who will be asked to do a lot this season, from score more than he ever has before to continuing his strong defensive play. … Roth's evolution as a scorer will be a harbinger on how far the Nighthawks go this season.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Sam in the past years has found ways to impact the game by playing and guarding multiple positions and playing any role the team needs of him with energy at a very high level. This year, he understands he still needs to do these things really well to help us win, but also knowing he is now being leaned on more to be a creator on the offensive end."
 
No. 14 Adalberto Diaz

Senior forward, 6-foot-7, 210 pounds, Nogales, Ariz. (Nogales HS/Iowa Western CC)
Career stats
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2018-19	28	27	77	170	.453	27	79	.342	25	33	.758	117	24	9	206	7.4
Total	28	27	77	170	.453	27	79	.342	25	33	.758	117	24	9	206	7.4

Career highs: Points, 14, College of Idaho (11/20/18); Rebounds, 8, at Central Washington (1/29/19); Assists, 3, Western Washington (1/10/19); Steals, 2, Central Washington (1/1/19); Blocks, 4, MSU Billings (1/3/19); Field-goals made, 5, twice; Field goal attempts, 9, at Western Washington (2/9/19); 3-pointers made, 3, Northwest Christian (11/9/18); 3-pointers attempted, 5, twice; Free throws made, 4, three times; Free throws attempted, 6, at Seattle Pacific (11/29/18).
Notes: After playing mainly as a catch-and-shoot player a year ago, Diaz will be asked to produce his own shot more this season with the different makeup of the team. … His inside-outside game can create problems for opposing defenses and he will be asked to increase his scoring this season.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Beto's knowledge of the game has allowed him to step into a leadership role this year. His knowledge is what makes him the kind of player he is. Sure you will see Beto knock down 3's, but it's the way he moves without the ball that makes him even more special."
 
No. 15 George Reidy

Redshirt-freshman guard, 6-foot-5, 190 pounds, Edmonds, Wash. (Cedar Park Christian)
Notes: One of the most anticipated players NNU has had recently, Reidy could become one of the best players in the conference before his career is done. … Tons of athleticism, ferocious dunker, non-stop hustle and a good shot make for a complete player who could be a major factor on this year's team. … You can follow along with his sophomore year through our series, "Fresh Eyes."
Head coach Paul Rush: "George is going to be a threat on both ends of the floor. He brings a high motor and energy every time he touches the court.  He has a great feel for the game that allows him to be a great two-way player for us this year and years to come."
 
No. 20 Brody Steinhart

Freshman guard, 6-foot-5, 180 pounds, San Ramon, Calif. (California HS)
Notes: Has a solid outside shot and is a true hustle guy. … Will redshirt this season. … His dad is a Nazarene pastor and both of his parents graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University. … Missed his senior season with injury. … Was a three-year varsity player, a two-year captain and a scholar athlete.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Brody plays the game hard and with a scrappiness to him. We look forward to seeing how he impacts the game on the defensive end and making plays in his time at NNU."
 
No. 23 Felix White

Senior forward, 6-foot-9, 235 pounds, Lagos, Nigeria (Beasant Hill School/UC Santa Barbara)
Career stats

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2017-18	25	1	17	37	.459	0	1	.000	14	26	.538	55	1	1	48	1.9
2018-19	25	0	23	37	.622	0	0	.000	11	25	.440	55	4	2	57	2.3
Total	50	1	40	74	.541	0	1	.000	25	51	.490	110	5	3	105	2.1

Career highs: Points, 8, twice; Rebounds, 8, Simon Fraser (1/12/19); Assists, 1, four times; Steals, 1, twice; Blocks, 2, vs Cal State LA (11/17/18); Field goals made, 4, twice; Field goals attempted, 7, at Alaska (1/17/19); Free throws made, 4, vs Cal State San Marcos (11/16/18); Free throws attempted, 6, vs Cal State San Marcos (11/16/18)
Notes: A solid post presence, who can use his physicality to help on defense and to create noise in the paint on offense. … Will need to be a force rebounding the ball this season.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Felix has the size and strength to detour shots and rebound in his area on the defensive end. When he is patient and engaged, his impact on the offensive end has huge impacts for us. We're hoping to see him finish his collegiate career off on a great note"
 
No. 24 Delveion Jackson

Redshirt sophomore forward, 6-foot-7, 205 pounds, Riverside, Calif. (Centennial HS/UC Davis)
Career stats (at UC Davis)
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2017-18	18	0	9	33	.273	4	16	.250	2	7	.286	32	14	7	24	1.3
Total	18	0	9	33	.273	4	16	.250	2	7	.286	32	14	7	24	1.3

Career highs (at UC Davis): Points, 7, Holy Names (12/30/17); Rebounds, 5, vs Lamar (12/22/17); Assists, 4, at Washington State (12/2/17); Blocks, 1, Northern Colorado (11/29/17); Steals, 1, Holy Names (12/30/17); Field goals made, 2, Holy Names, (12/30/17); Field goals attempted, 5, Holy Names, (12/30/17); 3-pointers made, 1, Holy Names, (12/30/17); 3-pointers attempted, 3, Holy Names, (12/30/17); Free throws made, 2, Holy Names, (12/30/17); Free throws attempted, 3, William Jessup (12/9/17)
Notes: Sat out last season on a medical redshirt at Division I UC Davis. … Was a dominant force locally at the high school level, earning Class 5A all-state first team honors as a senior, winning a conference title and taking second at state. … Might be the best dunker of the Paul Rush era at NNU, as he is able to throw it down in traffic. … Extremely athletic player, who will pick up a big part of the scoring load this season.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Delveion is as physically gifted of a basketball player as anyone in our conference and has good instincts on the floor. Once he gets comfortable in what we want to do as a team, he has an opportunity to be impactful for us on both ends of the floor."
 
No. 25 Timothy TenKley

Freshman guard, 6-foot-4, 185 pounds, Olympia, Wash. (North Thurston HS)
Notes: Has a nice shot and could develop into a real outside threat. … A sneaky athlete who will benefit from his redshirt season. … Averaged 22.7 points and 9.8 rebounds as a senior in high school, earning first-team all-league and all-area honors and was a scholar athlete.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Tim not only brings an ability to shoot the basketball, but also plays with toughness and athleticism. We are looking forward to what Tim will bring to our program on and off the court for the next few years."
 
No. 30 Jayden Bezzant

Senior guard, 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Tauranga, New Zealand (St. John's College/Texas Rio Grande Valley)
Career stats
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2016-17	25	15	84	204	.412	41	104	.394	23	34	.676	61	67	36	232	9.3
2017-18	26	25	137	304	.451	24	86	.279	73	99	.737	85	55	37	371	14.3
2018-19	26	8	129	237	.544	32	79	.405	51	73	.699	54	55	19	341	13.1
Total	77	48	350	745	.470	97	269	.361	147	206	.714	200	177	92	944	12.3

Career highs: Points, 30, at MSU Billings (2/2/19); Rebounds, 6, at MSU Billings (2/2/19); Assists, 8, at Western Washington (1/19/17); Steals, 3, five times; Blocks, 2, College of Idaho (12/6/16); Field goals made, 11, Simpson (11/11/16); Field goals attempted, 17, Simpson (11/11/16); 3-pointers made, 7, Simpson (11/11/16); 3-pointers attempted, 10, Simpson, (11/11/16); Free throws made, 7, three times; Free throws attempted, 10, at Simon Fraser (2/7/19)
Notes: The team's best returning player. Was all-GNAC honorable mention last season. … Can score in bunches as evidenced in his 30-point outburst in a wild comeback at Montana State Billings last season. … Can fill many different roles, including point guard, sixth-man or starting shooting guard. … Might be the team's most athletic player, who lulls you to sleep with his laid back demeanor on and off the court.
Head coach Paul Rush: "What JB did last year as a 6th man really showed his unselfishness to accept the rotation of needing scoring off the bench. This year he understands we'll need him to create for us, which means creating for himself and his teammates. The way he scores the ball off the dribble, coming off ball screens, catch and shoot situations will make him one of the toughest assignments to guard every night."
 
No. 32 Gabriel Murphy

Redshirt freshman forward, 6-foot-9, 220 pounds, Tracy, Calif. (Modesto Christian)
Notes: Murphy spent a lot of the offseason conditioning and it has showed as he has slimmed down from last year. …  Could eventually be a strong force defensively inside as he is a natural rebounder and his big frame makes him hard to move on defense. … You can follow along with his sophomore year through our series, "Fresh Eyes."
Head coach Paul Rush: "Gabe is a special young man who's going to be a threat in the post for years to come. He comes into the gym ready to work and wanting to get better with every workout, bringing positive energy, and a big smile!"
 
No. 33 Olamilekan Adetunji

Senior forward, 6-foot-7, 215 pounds, Lagos, Nigeria (Capistrano Valley Christian HS)
Career stats
 

Season	GP	GS	FG	FGA	FG%	3P	3PA	3P%	FT	FTA	FT%	R	A	S	Pt	Avg.
2016-17	14	0	11	24	.458	0	0	.000	10	28	.357	50	3	4	32	2.3
2017-18	24	9	40	73	.548	0	0	.000	25	45	.556	111	12	16	105	4.4
2018-19	28	27	58	113	.513	3	8	.375	36	67	.537	174	18	22	155	5.5
Total	66	36	109	210	.519	3	8	.375	71	140	.507	335	33	42	292	4.4

Career highs: Points, 12, at Western Washington (2/9/19), Rebounds, 12, twice; Assists, 3, Alaska Anchorage (2/14/19); Steals, 3, three times; Blocks, 3, twice; Field goals made, 4, five times; Field goals attempted, 6, four times; 3-pointers made, 1, three times; 3-pointers attempted, 1, eight times; Free throws made, 5, twice; Free throws attempted, 10, Central Washington (1/31/17)
Notes: Spider is one of the most athletic big men in the conference and has improved every year he has played. … Could be a much bigger offensive threat this season. … His athleticism and quickness make him hard for opposing bigs to guard him.
Head coach Paul Rush: "Spider is an incredibly hard worker and does a good job of leading our team by example with his energy and activity and it allows him to play bigger than his size. He led us in rebounding last season as a junior and expect for him to again be one of our leading rebounders."