Learn more about the rising sophomore that decided to follow Coach Bennett from Saint Mary’s to Arizona State.
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I chose ASU because of my relationship I have with Coach Bennett and the rest of the coaching staff he brought over with him. He has created a family environment and winning culture over the years. I also chose ASU because my uncle (Mike Batiste) played here a while back. So, I was familiar with the area.
Dillan Shaw
D-SHAW
Highly-sought after transfer prospect thanks to an outstanding freshman campaign under Coach Bennett at Saint Mary’s
No. 102 overall transfer prospect (No. 17 small forward) according to 247 Sports
No. 114 overall transfer prospect (No. 15 small forward) according to Rivals ON3
No. 5 off-ball wing transfer prospect nationally according to CBS Sports
2025-26 WCC All-Freshman Team selection
Appeared in every game during his true freshman campaign for the Gaels, starting each of the final 22
Averaged 7.5 PPG and 5.4 RPG while shooting 41.6% from three-point range
Made his first collegiate start against FAU (Dec. 19), starting a stretch of 22 consecutive starts for the Gaels
Earned WCC Freshman of the Week honors after dropping 18 points at LMU (12/28/25)
Reached double-figures 10 times, including a career-high 20 points and six assists against Seattle U (1/4/26)
Became the first Saint Mary’s true freshman since Omar Samhan in 2006 to record a double-double, going for 14 points and 10 boards against San Diego (2/4/26)
Put together his second double-double of the season, this time against future NCAA Tournament participant Santa Clara (2/25/26), scoring 11 points and collecting a career-high 14 rebounds
16 games with five or more rebounds, including each of his last four
Averaged 9.3 rebounds/game over final four contests
Accounted for the 14th-most rebounds in the WCC (11th-most in conference play)
Finished in the Top-20 among WCC players in blocked shots (20) and three-point field goals made (52), one of only two players in the league that could make that claim
Played 32.3 minutes per game in WCC play, the 13th-highest total in league contests
89th ranked player in the high school class of 2025 according to 247Sports, and the 10th ranked player from the state of California making him the highest rated (according to 247) high school signee to Saint Mary’s in program history
Nephew of Sun Devil Men’s Basketball player Mike Batiste, who played at Arizona State for three seasons from 1997-99
It is an absolute thrill to be able to continue coaching Dillan. He is coming off of one of the best freshman seasons that any player has had for us. Yet, he was not satisfied. He has been relentless this offseason trying to improve his game. The future is incredibly bright for him on both ends of the floor.
Randy Bennett
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