Utah State Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 Recruiting Class

By TJ Miller | Jun 30, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: The Utah State Aggies celebrate their victory over the San Diego State Aztecs in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Utah State won 64-57. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 16: Head coach Craig Smith (R) of the Utah State Aggies accepts the championship trophy from Air Force Sgt Major Alex Aguilar after the team defeated the San Diego State Aztecs in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Utah State won 64-57. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) /

Liam Mcchesney

Mcchesney is the Aggies top ranked recruit for 2019 coming in at 163rd nationally. The British Columbia native flew relatively under the radar but performed at a high level for the U17 Canadian National Team. Mccesney is a 6-9 forward who combines good length with a solid ability to handle and shoot the ball.

Whereas Anderson excels with a strong build, Mcchesney is still growing into his 6-9 frame. It will be interesting to see where Coach Smith wants to play Mcchesney. Utah State doesn’t need another huge presence inside with Neemias Queta ruling the paint. So expect Mcchesney to drift out to the perimeter some and give the Aggies some minutes at the 3 or 4 position.

Coach Smith describes him as a multi-dimensional athlete that can play all over the floor and has a knack for scoring the ball in all sorts of ways. Utah State doesn’t exactly have a history of pulling in top ranked recruits. With that in mind, Mcchesney is a huge get for Smith. The biggest adjustment for Mcchesney will likely be just getting stronger, but there’s no reason he can’t come in day one and contribute right away.