IRVINE, Calif. - Cal State Bakersfield men's basketball standout Jaden Alexander has been named The Big West Player of the Week after leading the `Runners to a 2-0 start during Opening Week of the 2026-27 season. Alexander averaged 27.0 points per game, helping Bakersfield earn a pair of victories, including a notable win over 2026 NCAA Tournament participant North Dakota State. The guard was highly efficient throughout the week, shooting 56.7% from the field and 52.9% from three-point range. 

Alexander started the season with a modest 13-point, 6-rebound performance against Stanton on Thursday. He then went off for 41 points on 14-of-21 shooting, including 9-for-14 from three-point range, as CSUB downed reigning Summit League Champion North Dakota State in the Icardo Center. Alexander's 41 points rank second in CSUB single-game history, trailing only Jemel Jones' 45-point performance during the 2024-25 season. Alexander's 41-point performance is tied for the highest single-game scoring total in NCAA Division I men's basketball this season. He also leads the nation with nine three-pointers made in a single game.

The `Runners will look to build on their 2-0 start as they continue their early-season road stretch with matchups against Western Illinois on Thursday, Nov. 12, and North Dakota State on Sunday, Nov. 15. Bakersfield will remain on the road for two additional contests before returning to the Icardo Center. Follow along with the action via links at GoRunners.com/Live.

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