Northern Arizona men’s basketball continues to fight for players in the age of the transfer portal. The Lumberjacks have found themselves in a vicious cycle of building and rebuilding again. Head coach Shane Burcar, who will enter a season on an expiring contract for a third straight year, has added a handful of transfer players to fill out his roster in what will be a pivotal year.
Burcar has a few names he will need to replace. Oakland Fort, NAU’s all-time leader in games played, finished his career last season. Stretch guard Isaiah Shaw transferred to UConn. Zack Davidson transferred to Hawai’i after his season was cut short due to injury. He and forward Traivar Jackson leave a large void down low following their lone seasons in Flagstaff.
Arizona Wildcats forward Dylan Anderson (44) runs up the court during an exhibition game against New Mexico Highlands on Oct. 30, 2023, at McKale Center in Tucson.
Dylan Anderson will join Northern Arizona after starting his college career with the Arizona Wildcats.
Boise State Broncos forward Dylan Anderson (44) holds the ball away from a Clemson Tigers defender during a game on Nov. 17, 2024, at ExtraMile Arena in Boise, Idaho.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats guard/forward Mason Dorsey (12) dribbles the ball during a game against the Southern University Jaguars on Jan. 15, 2024, at Moore Gymnasium in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Colby Community College center Nana Keutcha (31) wins the opening tip during a game against Fort Hays Tech Northwest on Feb. 25 in Colby, Kansas.
Colby Community College center Nana Keutcha (31) played two seasons with the Trojans and averaged 5.9 points and 7.5 rebounds in 31 games last season.
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