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Jaxson Fugate: Indiana Tech › Southern Illinois
The Fort Wayne native and former North Side star transferred to Division I after playing two seasons for the Warriors.
The 6-6 Fugate was the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Player of the Year this past season, averaging 20.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 57.1% from the field and 31.6% from 3-point range. He helped the Warriors to a 22-8 record, a second-place finish in the league and a berth in the NAIA National Championship tournament.
For his effort, Fugate was named a second-team NAIA All-American.
Jaxson Fugate - 6’6 G/F
— Kenton Aubrey (@Kenton_Aubrey) March 19, 2026
Two years of eligibility
WHAC Player of the Year
All-WHAC Defensive Team
20.7PPG | 8.4RPG | 1.7BPG
11 Double-Doubles
40 points on 13-20 FG, 3-5 3PT, and 11-12 FT vs Lawrence Tech https://t.co/ijH3XN5EJe pic.twitter.com/r6YgdgXeLrWith the Salukis, Fugate will join a Division I program that is entering its third season under coach Scott Nagy, who previously led South Dakota State and Wright State to the NCAA Tournament a combined five times in 16 seasons.
Southern Illinois went 16-16 this past season and is looking for its first March Madness appearance since going six seasons in a row from 2002 to 2007.
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