Head Coach Rod Barnes on what AJ George will bring to the 2025-26 Roadrunners:
“We are excited to welcome AJ George to Cal State Bakersfield. His elite athleticism and versatility will immediately impact our program. We are very familiar with AJ from his time with Long Beach, and we know the toughness and energy he brings every single day. His experience playing in the NCAA Tournament is invaluable – he knows what it takes to win at a high level, and that mindset will elevate our locker room. Being a Fresno native, we are proud to bring him back to the Valley. He is not just a great basketball player, but also someone who will be an asset to the Bakersfield community both on and off the court.”
AJ George
- Guard
- 6-foot-6
- From Fresno, Calif.
- Transferred from Long Beach State to SMU last season
- George spent one season with the SMU Mustangs
- Played in 22 games averaging 2.0 points and 1.0 rebounds with a 60% field goal percentage
- Had 7 points, 3 rebounds, and a block in the win at Notre Dame on February 19
- Played two seasons at Long Beach State
- Played in 69 games, started in 42, averaging 27.1 minutes per game
- In his two years, he averaged 9.6 points, 6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.5 blocks while shooting 54.5% from the field
- Won the Big West Tournament with LBSU in 2023-24 and made the NCAA Tournament
