SACRAMENTO -- Sacramento State second-year head coach David Patrick announced the program's fourth signee of the 2023-24 recruiting class, as Santa Clara forward Jacob Holt will transfer to play for the Hornets.

Holt will enroll as a junior at Sacramento State in the summer, and will have two years of remaining eligibility.

The recruiting class now features Holt and three freshmen that signed during the early period - Mater Dei Catholic High School combo guard Kris Gonzalez, and a pair of Australians in center Bowyn Beatty and point guard Bailey Nunn.

The Holt File
• A 6-foot-9, 235-pound forward from Delta, British Columbia.
• Played each of the last two seasons (2021-23) at Santa Clara of the West Coast Conference.
• Played 50 games for a Broncos team that combined to go 44-22 overall, and 21-10 in the WCC during his two seasons.
• Appeared in 29 games as a sophomore, averaging 9.4 minutes, 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest.
• Scored a career-high 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-4 FT) vs. Iona.
• Played 16 minutes in Santa Clara's 72-65 win over Sacramento State on Dec. 3.
• Had eight points (4-4 FG) vs. Gonzaga, and seven points at Utah State.
• Of his 100 career rebounds, 33 have come on the offensive glass.
• Played in 21 games as a freshman after missing the first nine with injury.
• Attended Vancouver College (high school) in British Columbia.
• Ranked the 21st best player in Canada, according to North Pole Hoops.
• During the 2020 4A Provincial Tournament, he earned first team all-star accolades after averaging 27.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.8 blocks per game in the event.
• Member of the AAU program Drive which is based in Vancouver.
• Selected to the 2019 U-17 Basketball BC Provincial Team.

Patrick quote: "We are excited about the addition of Jacob to our basketball family. He gives us immediate versatility and depth at the post position. His skill set to play inside and out, on both sides of the floor, is a much needed addition to our team. Jacob fits our 'Hornet DNA' on and off the court."