Aiden Goins emerges as key bench player for Falcons

The 6-foot-9 junior forward has stepped up his production in recent games

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Aiden Goins, a 6-foot-9 junior forward for the BGSU men's basketball team, has emerged as a key bench player for the Falcons in recent games. After averaging only 4.1 points and 0.9 rebounds per game over his first 15 games, Goins has averaged 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in the last four games, including a 10-point performance in the team's 80-70 win over Toledo on Saturday.

Why it matters

Goins' increased production off the bench has been crucial for the Falcons, who were desperately in need of a role player to step up and provide scoring and rebounding. His ability to dominate in the paint and make plays has helped the team win its last two games.

The details

Goins, who is listed at 275 pounds, has worked hard since arriving at BGSU, losing over 50 pounds since June. Head coach Todd Simon has found ways to effectively utilize Goins, noting that teams are starting to double-team him, which opens up opportunities for his teammates. Goins has also shown the ability to shoot the ball well, something Simon says the team hasn't fully seen yet.

  • Goins scored 10 points in the Falcons' 80-70 win over Toledo on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Over his first 15 games played, Goins averaged only 4.1 points and 0.9 rebounds per game.
  • In his last four games in February, Goins has averaged 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest.

The players

Aiden Goins

A 6-foot-9 junior forward for the BGSU men's basketball team who has emerged as a key bench player for the Falcons in recent games.

Todd Simon

The head coach of the BGSU men's basketball team, who has found effective ways to utilize Goins and praised his work ethic and potential.

Josiah Shackelford

A sophomore guard for the BGSU men's basketball team, who praised Goins' ability to score in isolation after the win over Toledo.

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What they’re saying

“AG's the iso G.O.A.T. He can do that every night.”

— Josiah Shackelford, Sophomore guard (bgfalconmedia.com)

“We found ways that we like to use him. Teams are starting to double. Teams that don't double, he's a load. If you do double, he's a good passes, which leads to other offense for us.”

— Todd Simon, Head coach (bgfalconmedia.com)

“AG's kind of a cheat code. He's so good on the block. We haven't really seen how well he shoots it yet; he shoots the cover off it, and he's done a spectacular job.”

— Todd Simon, Head coach (bgfalconmedia.com)

What’s next

Next, Goins and the Falcons will host Kent State at the Stroh Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m., seeking their third straight win.

The takeaway

Aiden Goins' emergence as a key bench player for the BGSU men's basketball team has been crucial for the Falcons, who have won their last two games. Goins' ability to dominate in the paint and make plays has opened up opportunities for his teammates, and his improved conditioning and work ethic have allowed him to showcase his potential at the Division I level.