'Dogs host Fullerton for preseason exhibition

GAME 0: FRESNO STATE (0-0, 0-0 PAC-12) vs. CAL STATE FULLERTON (0-0, 0-0 BIG WEST)
October 24, 2026 | 2 p.m. PT | Fresno, Calif. | Save Mart Center

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FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State men's basketball team is set for its final tune-up ahead of the 2026-27 season as it hosts Cal State Fullerton for a preseason exhibition on Saturday at 2 p.m. PT.

Admission is free for fans eager to get their first look at the new-look squad.

BULLDOG BONES

Head Coach Vance Walberg is entering his third season at the helm of the Bulldog Basketball program and his fifth season as a head coach overall.
The Bulldogs are 19-35 in the Walberg Era going into year three.
Fresno State's coaching staff features associate head coach John Welch and assistants Ray Barefield, Chris Stahowski, Elijah Hill, Tory Stamps and Dillon Hod. Hod joined the Bulldogs in September, adding to Walberg's staff ahead of the program's transition to the Pac-12.
Fresno State enters its inaugural season in the Pac-12, joined by former Mountain West opponents Colorado State, San Diego State, Utah State and Boise State.
The newly reimagined Pac-12 also includes Gonzaga, Oregon State, Washington State and Texas State.
Fresno State enters the 2026-27 campaign with a significantly retooled roster (returning 0% production in every stat category) as head coach Vance Walberg continues to build his program.
The Bulldogs have added talent from across the country and internationally, combining experienced Division I transfers with incoming freshmen as they prepare for their inaugural Pac-12 season.
The team spent seven days in the Bahamas over the summer, going undefeated in the annual Summer of Thunder, and building invaluable team chemistry.
Brian Amuneke returns to Fresno State after spending the 2025-26 season at Wichita State. The 6-foot-6 guard began his collegiate career with the Bulldogs before transferring to the Shockers, where he appeared in 36 games.
Ross Candelino joins the Bulldogs after spending the 2025-26 season at Lipscomb. The 6-foot-5 guard appeared in 28 games, totaling 313 points and 146 rebounds while connecting on a team-high 66 3-pointers. Candelino shot 42.6% from beyond the arc, providing Fresno State with an experienced perimeter shooting threat.
Former four-star prospect Baye Fall joins Fresno State for his senior season after previous stops at Arkansas, Kansas State and Rutgers. The 6-foot-11 center from Guédiawaye, Senegal, brings experience from multiple high-major programs and adds size to the Bulldogs' frontcourt.
KJ Perry arrives at Fresno State after previously attending BYU and Citrus College. The 6-foot-3 guard from Detroit enters his redshirt sophomore season with the Bulldogs, adding another option to Walberg's backcourt rotation. Fresno State
Fresno State's roster features players from several countries, including Serbia, Spain, Germany, Senegal, Romania and France. The international contingent includes Marko Vučković, Roger Fabrega Urpina, Colin Schroeder, Baye Fall, Dragos Lungu and Nathan Zulemie, giving the Bulldogs a diverse collection of basketball backgrounds and playing experiences.

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Players Mentioned

Brian Amuneke

Ross Candelino

Roger Fabrega Urpina

Baye Fall

Dragos Lungu

KJ Perry

Colin Schroeder

Nathan Zulemie

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