SACRAMENTO -- Head coach David Patrick announced that guard Emil Skytta will transfer from Central Michigan and enroll at Sacramento State as a redshirt freshman with four years of eligibility.

Skytta, a native of Helsinki, Finland, is the fourth Hornet signee of the 2023-24 recruiting class born overseas. He joins Chudi Dioramma (England), Bowyn Beatty (Australia) and Bailey Nunn (Australia).

The Skytta file
• A 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard from Helsinki, Finland
• Appeared in six of Central Michigan's first seven games of the 2022-23 season, including one start
• Missed the remainder of the season with injury
• Played in a season-best 28 minutes at California Baptist
• Finished with season numbers of 77 minutes, 13 points, five assists and just three turnovers
• In his first collegiate game (at Marquette), he had five points, a rebound, one steal, and an assist
• Went to high school at Pohjois-Haaga Coeducational School (PHYK) in Finland for four years
• Played two years of professional ball (2020-22) for Helsingin NMKY of Finland's 1st Division
• Also played on the Finnish Under-18 National Team
• With Helsingin NMKY in 2021-22, he averaged 10.1 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game
• In 2020-21, Skytta averaged 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists
• Mother, Johanna Skytta, was a professional basketball player in Finland
• Had interest from over 35 NCAA schools prior to college
• That included offers from Valparaiso, Central Michigan, Montana State and UC Riverside

Patrick quote - "We are excited to add Emil to our program. His international experience playing for the Finnish national team plus his time at Central Michigan will bode well. He gives us size and athleticism at the guard spot, and adds to our depth."