A JayDee Luster update

Here's a JayDee Luster update, obviously with a number of New Mexico State mentions but -- news to us -- Fresno State was also intimately involved in his initial recruitment.

A Closer look at Luster
Bob Hammond, Boomerang Sports Editor
Laramie Boomerang

Wyoming sophomore basketball captain JayDee Luster made his way to Wyoming by way of San Diego through New Mexico State.

Luster appeared in 27 games at New Mexico State as a true freshman during the 2007-08 season. His playing time was limited (7.5 minutes per game) behind senior Fred Peete. Luster ended up averaging 1.1 points, 0.8 rebounds per game while handing out 30 assists.

“I’ve coached all kinds of point guards in my time and I think Wyoming got a major, major steal,” said veteran San Diego Hoover High School coach Ollie Goulston. “I wouldn’t look at those numbers at New Mexico State too much because there were a lot of things going on there. I can tell you he’s pretty damn good.”

Following a junior season at Hoover where Luster was an All-State pick and the Central League Player of the Year, many major colleges were lining up on his doorstep. Among those courting him were Arizona State, Washington State, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Wake Forest, New Mexico, Fresno State, UTEP, Creighton, Xavier, George Washington, San Diego and New Mexico State...

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