South Alabama Basketball Signs Division II Standout

Aaron Goldstein joins Jaguars after standout season at College of Staten Island

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:41am

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The University of South Alabama men's basketball team has announced the signing of Division II transfer guard Aaron Goldstein. Goldstein, a native of Staten Island, New York, averaged 21.2 points and 4.2 assists per game at the College of Staten Island last season, earning first-team All-East Coast Conference honors.

Why it matters

The addition of Goldstein provides a much-needed boost to the South Alabama roster, as the team looks to build on a 21-12 season that ended with a first-round loss in the NIT. Goldstein's scoring ability and defensive intensity are expected to make an immediate impact.

The details

Goldstein, a 6-foot guard, scored in double figures in 27 of 29 games last season, including four games with 30 or more points. He shot 89.2% from the free-throw line and 37.4% from 3-point range. South Alabama head coach Richie Riley praised Goldstein's toughness, creativity, and shooting ability, saying he will be a valuable addition to the team's press and zone defense.

  • Goldstein averaged 21.2 points and 4.2 assists per game in the 2025-26 season.
  • Goldstein earned first-team All-East Coast Conference honors in 2025-26.

The players

Aaron Goldstein

A 6-foot guard who averaged 21.2 points and 4.2 assists per game at the College of Staten Island in 2025-26, earning first-team All-East Coast Conference honors.

Richie Riley

The head coach of the University of South Alabama men's basketball team.

Peyton Law

A 6-foot-7 forward for the University of South Alabama who averaged 12.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in 10 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2025-26.

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What they’re saying

“Aaron gives our team a toughness and swagger that is much needed. He possesses great speed and creativity on the offensive end. He's an elite shooter with range off the bounce or catch. Defensively, he will be pesky in our press and zone. Pumped to have him and his family officially with us.”

— Richie Riley, Head Coach, University of South Alabama

The takeaway

The addition of Aaron Goldstein, a standout Division II guard, provides a significant boost to the University of South Alabama men's basketball team as they look to build on their 21-12 season and make a deeper postseason run.