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San Diego State transfer Pharaoh Compton commits to Oregon
Compton is the second Aztec to find a new home after the team missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:24pm
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Compton's transfer to Oregon adds to the roster turnover at San Diego State, as the Aztecs look to rebuild after missing the NCAA Tournament.Las Vegas TodayFormer San Diego State forward Pharaoh Compton has committed to play for the Oregon Ducks in the Big 12 conference. Compton was one of six Aztecs to enter the transfer portal following a disappointing end to the season, where the team missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six years. He joins wing Miles Byrd as the second Aztec to find a new school, with Byrd signing with Providence.
Why it matters
The Aztecs' roster turnover comes after the team failed to make the NCAA Tournament despite high preseason expectations. Compton's departure is part of a larger exodus from the program, as the team looks to rebuild for the future.
The details
Compton, a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward, played in all 33 games for the Aztecs last season, starting one. He averaged 6.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game. Compton's development was hampered by foul trouble during his time at SDSU. He was a four-star recruit out of high school and the top-ranked player in Nevada.
- Compton committed to Oregon on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
- Compton entered the transfer portal less than a week before committing to the Ducks.
- The Aztecs missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons in 2026.
The players
Pharaoh Compton
A 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward who played two seasons at San Diego State before entering the transfer portal.
Miles Byrd
A wing player who was the Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year and the last link to San Diego State's 2023 Final Four team. Byrd signed with Providence after entering the transfer portal.
Jeremiah 'Bear' Cherry
A 6-foot-11, 250-pound forward who is transferring to San Diego State from Sacramento State. He is coming off a serious leg injury suffered last season.
Brian Dutcher
The head coach of the San Diego State Aztecs.
Kwame Evans Jr.
A forward for the Oregon Ducks.
What they’re saying
“While most of the focus has been on which players are leaving SDSU, the Aztecs landed a big commitment on Saturday when Jeremiah 'Bear' Cherry, a 6-foot-11, 250-pound forward, announced he was transferring in from Sacramento State.”
— Brian Dutcher, Head Coach, San Diego State Aztecs
What’s next
The Ducks, who finished 12-20 last season including 5-15 in the Big 12, will look to Compton to help bolster their roster as they aim to improve in the conference.
The takeaway
Compton's transfer to Oregon is part of a larger roster overhaul for the San Diego State Aztecs, who missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in six seasons despite high preseason expectations. The team will look to rebuild around new additions like Jeremiah 'Bear' Cherry as they aim to return to the Big Dance.
