Men's Basketball October 14, 2022

Meet the `Runners 2022-23: Freshmen

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – A little less than a month remains before the Cal State Bakersfield men's basketball team hits the floor for its first official game of the 2022-23 season. Before then, Roadrunner fans will get their first look at the newest edition of the squad at the annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage on Oct. 25.

As we approach these exciting events, we are breaking down the team, class by class, over the next four Fridays. Starting off are the newest `Runners, Bakersfield's four incoming freshmen.

Notable

Traditionally a heavy recruiter at junior colleges, this group is Barnes' largest true freshman class since the 2017-18 season (five freshmen). It is his second-largest freshman class in 12 seasons at CSUB.
Barnes on the group: "I love this class. Not only are these guys talented, but I also think they're going to play a factor in helping us early as we get started this season."

`Runner Freshmen

#0 Cedquavious Hunter
- 6-foot-0, guard
- From Como, Miss., went to North Panola High School
- Goes by the nickname "DaeDae"
- Led NPHS to the State semifinals with a 24-7 record last year
- Averaged 24 points a game and scored 30+ in 13 games in 2021-22
- Coach Barnes: "DaeDae is a really good shooter. He plays really hard and I just really like what he brings to our team. We needed someone that can make shots from the three."
- Favorite gas station snack: Honey Buns
#11 Kaseem Watson
- 6-foot-7, guard
- From Philadelphia, went to West Catholic High School
- Identical twin brother of Kareem
- Guided WCHS to PIAA 3A quarterfinals with a 21-6 record last year
- Earned All-Catholic League honors each of the last two seasons
- Competed for K-Low Elite AAU program
- Coach Barnes: "Kaseem is very skilled. He can score from 15 feet and in and is more of an offensive player.".
- Basketball hot take: "Kevin Durant is better than Larry Bird."
#13 Kareem Watson
- 6-foot-7, guard
- From Philadelphia, went to West Catholic High School
- Identical twin brother of Kaseem
- Led WCHS to PIAA 3A quarterfinals with a 21-6 record last year
- Competed for K-Low Elite AAU program
- Coach Barnes: "Kareem has a strong motor. He's a good defensive player. Kareem and Kaseem complement each other out there on the floor".
- Why he chose CSUB: "I really liked the coaching staff. Coach Barnes has a great background and past, so that's what made me want to come here."
#21 Ugnius Jarusevicius
- 6-foot-10, forward
- From Alytus, Lithuania, went to Kaunas "Varpas" Gimnazija
- Pronunciation: OOG-nuss yah-roo-SHEH-vuh-chuss
- Competed for the Lithuanian National Team youth system for the past four years
- Helped his country place Runner-Up this summer at 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship
- Coach Barnes: "Ugnius is really agile, he can score from inside and out, and he's a solid defensive player."
- Most influential NBA player: "Kobe Bryant"

Up Next on the Schedule

Annual Blue-Gold Scrimmage
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 7:00 PM (PT)
Bakersfield, Calif. / Icardo Center
Free admission – Season Ticket information available at GoRunners.com/Tickets

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Players Mentioned

#0 Cedquavious Hunter: G; 6' 0"; Freshman

#11 Kaseem Watson: G; 6' 8"; Freshman

#13 Kareem Watson: G; 6' 8"; Freshman

#21 Ugnius Jarusevicius: F; 6' 10"; Freshman

Players Mentioned

#0 Cedquavious Hunter
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: G

#11 Kaseem Watson
: 6' 8"; Freshman
: G

#13 Kareem Watson
: 6' 8"; Freshman
: G

#21 Ugnius Jarusevicius
: 6' 10"; Freshman
: F

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Meet the `Runners 2022-23: Freshmen

Players Mentioned

#0 Cedquavious Hunter

#11 Kaseem Watson

#13 Kareem Watson

#21 Ugnius Jarusevicius

Players Mentioned

#0 Cedquavious Hunter

#11 Kaseem Watson

#13 Kareem Watson

#21 Ugnius Jarusevicius