ARCATA, Calif.--- Three transfers have been added to this year's recruiting class as announced by Humboldt State University head men's basketball coach
Tae Norwood. These three transfers are
Daniel Estes,
Caleb Giordano, and
AJ Sims. Estes and Sims are from West Los Angeles College while Giordano is from San Diego State University.
"We are excited to add Daniel (Estes), Caleb (Giordano) and AJ (Sims) to the Humboldt State community," said Norwood. "All three of these young men possess the characteristics it takes to be a Lumberjack. "Their values are congruent with our model of academic success, servant leadership and selflessness. Caleb and AJ will provide veteran leadership and added depth to the guard position. While Daniel will be expected to add toughness and consistency to our frontline. Each of these young men have been associated with programs of excellence and great tradition. It is our hope that with their efforts and determination, they too make our HSU community proud."
| Name |
Position |
Hometown/High School/Previous School |
| Daniel Estes |
Forward |
Los Angeles, Calif./Dorsey HS/West Los Angeles College |
| Caleb Giordano |
Guard |
San Diego, Calif./Great Oak HS/San Diego State University |
| AJ Sims |
Guard |
Los Angeles, Calif./George Washington HS/West Los Angeles College |
Daniel Estes
Estes is transferring to Humboldt State University this fall from West Los Angeles College. While at West Los Angeles College, Estes was an All-Conference honoree. This past season, the 6-5 forward averaged 7.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 53% from the field. He graduated from Dorsey High School.
Caleb Giordano
Giordano is a 6-3 shooting guard transfer from San Diego State University. He redshirted his freshman season and this past year, Giordano appeared in 11 games for the Aztecs who went 30-2. Giordano graduated from Great Oak High School. During his senior season in 2015-16 the Team Captain, earned numerous honors including All-Southwestern League First Team, Desert Valley All Star, Riverside County All Star Most Valuable Player along with being the Three-Point Champion and Dunk Contest Champion.
AJ Sims
The 6-1 guard is a transfer West Los Angeles College. This past season, Sims averaged 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in the 29 games he played in for the Wildcats. He also was on the Dean's List this past academic year at West Los Angeles College. Sims graduated from George Washington High School.
The trio of Estes, Giordano, Sims join
Matthew Brookins,
Kody Knox,
Bryce Mitchell,
John Reitenbach, JT Riddick and
Jordan Robinson who the Lumberjacks signed earlier this summer.