The Utah Tech Trailblazers men's basketball team has officially signed Aris Rodriguez, a guard from Barton Community College, for the upcoming season. Rodriguez, who hails from Reading, Pennsylvania, was a standout player in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, leading the league in scoring last season with an impressive average of 19.4 points per game. His performance also earned him NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American honors.

By the Numbers
  • Scored a total of 658 points, averaging 19.4 points per game over 34 games.
  • Led KJCCC in field goals made (225) and attempted (493), and three-pointers made (55) and attempted (195).
  • Recorded a season-high of 39 points in a single game against Garden City CC.
State of Play
  • Rodriguez becomes the 10th addition to the Trailblazers' roster for the 2026-27 season.
  • He joins two other junior college transfers, Aaron Bliss and Kyle Lemke, enhancing the team's depth.
  • Rodriguez had a strong showing in the KJCCC, contributing significant stats including 67 steals and 112 rebounds.
What's Next

As the new season approaches, Rodriguez will aim to integrate into the Trailblazers' system and continue his scoring prowess at the Division I level. The team will look to leverage his skills to boost their competitive edge in conference play.

Bottom Line

The addition of Aris Rodriguez bolsters the Trailblazers' lineup, with expectations for him to make an immediate impact given his previous accolades and scoring ability. His transition from junior college to Utah Tech is poised to enhance the team's overall performance this season.