Bush Named Tournament MVP Following Pioneers’ Undefeated Opening Weekend

HAYWARD, Calif. – Cal State East Bay men's basketball player Jaayden Bush earned Tournament Most Valuable Player honors following a standout opening weekend in Lakeland, Florida, where the Pioneers defeated Oklahoma Baptist and Central Missouri to begin the 2026-27 season with a 2-0 record. Bush played a key role in both victories, averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 steals, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game while delivering the decisive points in the closing seconds of each contest. In Saturday's season opener against Oklahoma Baptist, Bush led the Pioneers with 24 points on 9-for-16 shooting, including a 2-for-3 performance from beyond the...