Cal State Bakersfield’s frontcourt is built for flexibility, with players who can work inside, attack from the perimeter and defend across positions. First-year coach Ray Alvarado wants a physical group that can shoot, handle the ball and keep the lane open as the team establishes its identity with a largely new roster.

By the Numbers
  • 15 new players are adapting to the program.
  • Sofia Ahmed is the tallest frontcourt player listed at 6-foot-3.
Yes, But

The group offers varied skill sets rather than a lineup of interchangeable players: Ahmed is a more traditional post, while Faith Curry can play on the perimeter and Dresha Moore can attack the basket but isn’t simply a stretch shooter.

State of Play
  • Alvarado wants his frontcourt players to shoot, attack, defend and make passes into and out of the post.
  • He sees rebounding, rim protection, physical defense and finishing around the basket as key contributions from individual players.
Bottom Line

Bakersfield’s frontcourt gives Alvarado options across positions, but the immediate test is turning that versatility into a shared, physical team identity.