Fresno State Athletics
10/29/2026 11:17:00 AM | Men's Basketball
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State men's basketball student-athletes Ross Candelino and Bradey Henige have been named to the 2026-27 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Preseason Impact List, the conference announced Thursday.
The two transfers enter their first season with the Bulldogs as Fresno State prepares for its inaugural season in the Pac-12 Conference under head coach Vance Walberg.
Candelino, a 6-foot-5 guard, joins the Bulldogs after spending the previous two seasons at Lipscomb. During the 2025-26 campaign, Candelino appeared in 28 games, averaging 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest. He led the Bisons with 66 made 3-pointers, shooting 42.6 percent from beyond the arc while connecting on 47.5 percent of his attempts from the field.
The Jacksonville, Florida, native totaled 313 points, 146 rebounds and 40 assists during his senior season. He recorded a season-high 20 points against Cincinnati, knocking down five 3-pointers, and posted a season-high 12 rebounds and seven assists against Blue Mountain Christian. Candelino was also recognized for his academic achievements, earning a spot on the ASUN All-Academic Team.
Prior to his time at Lipscomb, Candelino began his collegiate career at Wisconsin, where he joined the program as a walk-on.
Henige joins Fresno State after spending two seasons at California Baptist, where he appeared in 63 games for the Lancers.
The Glendale, Arizona, native played in 33 games with 15 starts during the 2025-26 season, averaging 4.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Henige shot 53.5 percent from the field while totaling 183 rebounds, including 85 on the offensive glass.
As a freshman in 2024-25, Henige appeared in 30 games and earned All-WAC Freshman Team honors after finishing second on the team in field goal percentage at 63.6 percent. He scored a season-high 12 points against Fresno State as a freshman.
The Pac-12 Preseason Impact List recognizes student-athletes expected to make an impact for their respective programs during the upcoming season.
Candelino and Henige are among the newcomers looking to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs as Fresno State begins a new era in the Pac-12 Conference.
The two transfers enter their first season with the Bulldogs as Fresno State prepares for its inaugural season in the Pac-12 Conference under head coach Vance Walberg.
Candelino, a 6-foot-5 guard, joins the Bulldogs after spending the previous two seasons at Lipscomb. During the 2025-26 campaign, Candelino appeared in 28 games, averaging 11.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest. He led the Bisons with 66 made 3-pointers, shooting 42.6 percent from beyond the arc while connecting on 47.5 percent of his attempts from the field.
The Jacksonville, Florida, native totaled 313 points, 146 rebounds and 40 assists during his senior season. He recorded a season-high 20 points against Cincinnati, knocking down five 3-pointers, and posted a season-high 12 rebounds and seven assists against Blue Mountain Christian. Candelino was also recognized for his academic achievements, earning a spot on the ASUN All-Academic Team.
Prior to his time at Lipscomb, Candelino began his collegiate career at Wisconsin, where he joined the program as a walk-on.
Henige joins Fresno State after spending two seasons at California Baptist, where he appeared in 63 games for the Lancers.
The Glendale, Arizona, native played in 33 games with 15 starts during the 2025-26 season, averaging 4.9 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Henige shot 53.5 percent from the field while totaling 183 rebounds, including 85 on the offensive glass.
As a freshman in 2024-25, Henige appeared in 30 games and earned All-WAC Freshman Team honors after finishing second on the team in field goal percentage at 63.6 percent. He scored a season-high 12 points against Fresno State as a freshman.
The Pac-12 Preseason Impact List recognizes student-athletes expected to make an impact for their respective programs during the upcoming season.
Candelino and Henige are among the newcomers looking to make an immediate impact for the Bulldogs as Fresno State begins a new era in the Pac-12 Conference.
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