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2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

Seth Rubal

Jaden Byers #11 PG

  • Position:
    Point Guard
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    175
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Riverside, Calif.
  • Highschool:
    Rancho Christian HS

Summary

Biography

Before NNU:
  • Jaden attended Rancho Christian High School and also played for Compton Magic
  • Has played collegiately for the University of the Pacific, Fullerton College, and West Virginia State University before transferring to NNU for his final season
  • High School Achievements: 
    • Helped Rancho Christian team reach national recognition and ranking (USA today #10)
    • High school accolades include championships in multiple national tournaments like The Classic at Damien and Capitol City Classic 
    • Deep runs in the CIF Open Division Southern Section and State Playoffs
    • Also a McDonald’s All-American Game nominee as a senior
    • Honor roll all 4 years 
    • Principal's academic list 
    • 4.17 gpa junior year
    • 4.0 career student in high school
    • Was also a California state qualifier in the 100m
  • In his one season at WVSU, he played in 26 games with six starts while averaging 9.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists
Personal:
  • Jaden is from Riverside, California
  • Son of Chris and Carla
  • One sibling: Sam Finley
Why NNU?
 
"I chose Northwest Nazarene University because the people were really friendly and made me feel welcome. I liked how close and supportive the community was, especially with the basketball program. And I felt like NNU could help me grow in my faith and my walk with Christ."

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2025-26
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