SAN DIEGO – San Diego signed three members to its class of 2023, as announced recently by head coach Sam Scholl.
The Toreros will welcome the additions of Mikal Gjerde, Marion Humphrey and Sabry Philip.
“Our staff and program couldn’t be more excited about these three young men becoming Toreros,” said Scholl. “They all are high character men that come from amazing families. They have pride in their academics and really value the opportunity to receive a USD education.”
The group will join a Toreros program on the rise after a 20-win season in 2017-18 and a hot start this season.
“They are talented basketball players who have high ceilings in this game and each of them is ready to make an impact from the moment they step foot on campus,” added Scholl. “Torero fans are going to enjoy cheering for these three.”
MIKAL GJERDE
» Haugesund, Norway
» Woodstock Academy
» Kongsberg Miners
» Competed at the FIBA U18 European Championship (Div.-B) and averaged 24.0 PPG, 14.3 RPG and was third in efficiency rating
» Competed in the Nordic Championship and was No. 1 in efficiency (23.4 EPG), rebounds (11.0 RPG), steals (3.0 SPG), blocks (2.0 BPG) and had a double-double in three-of-five games
» He was third in scoring at the Nordic Championship (18.0 PPG) and in assists (3.6 APG)
» Named Talent of the Year (ROY) in the Norwegian top league
» Won the final four season (2016-17) with Kongsberg Miners
» All-Tournament team honors in the Nordic Championship as a U16 and U18
» All-Tournament team in the 2017 U18 European Championship (Div.-C)
» Earned MVP honors in the Nordic Championship and led the first Norwegian team to the Nordic championsip
MARION HUMPHREY
» Birmingham, Alabama
» Hoover High School
» JSI Elite (aau) | Taylormade Academy
» 14.0 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 4.0 APG
» Named the Gatorade Player of the Year in track and field and was third-team all-state
» Earned A/B Honor Roll honors
SABRY PHILIP
» Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
» Harry Ainlay High School
» Drive Basketball
» 25.0 PPG / 5.0 RPG / 3.0 APG
» Played three years for Provincial Team
» Won a provincial championship in 12th grade
» Also competed in track and field and was No. 1 in the Edmonton in the long jump
» Volunteers as a 3-on-3 basketball referee