Jake Toolson

Jake Toolson (born March 6, 1996) is an American college basketball player for the BYU Cougars of the West Coast Conference (WCC). He previously played for the Utah Valley Wolverines. He was named the 2019 Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

Jake Toolson
No. 5 – BYU Cougars
PositionShooting guard
LeagueWest Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (1996-03-06) March 6, 1996
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolHighland
(Gilbert, Arizona)
College
Career highlights and awards

College career

Toolson, a shooting guard from Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona, committed to play college basketball for Brigham Young University (BYU).[1][2] In his sophomore season for the Cougars, Toolson appeared in 10 games and averaged 3.9 points per game before taking a medical leave and ending his season.[3] Following his shortened sophomore season, Toolson decided to transfer to Utah Valley to play for former BYU assistant Mark Pope.[4]

After sitting out the 2016–17 season as a transfer, Toolson found immediate playing time for the Wolverines. He started every game and averaged 10.9 points per game, shooting 45% from the floor in his redshirt sophomore season.[5] As a senior, he averaged 15.8 points per game. At the close of the season, Toolson was named first-team All-Western Athletic Conference and the WAC Player of the Year. He was the first UVU player to receive this award.[6]

On May 24, 2019, Toolson announced he would transfer back to BYU as a graduate transfer for his senior year, reuniting with his UVU coach who had been hired to coach the Cougars.[7] Toolson scored a career-high 28 points and had six three-pointers on January 24, 2020, in a 74-60 win over Pacific.[8] On February 22, 2020, Toolson scored 17 points in a 91-78 upset of second-ranked Gonzaga.[9] At the conclusion of the regular season, Toolson was named to the First Team All-West Coast Conference as well as Newcomer of the Year.[10] Toolson averaged 15.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 47% from the floor as a senior.[11]

Personal life

Toolson is the nephew of former NBA player and Brigham Young All-American Danny Ainge. His father is the cousin of former NBA player Andy Toolson.[1]

References
  1. Drew, Jay (February 20, 2013). "Arizona sharpshooter Jake Toolson, Danny Ainge's nephew, commits to BYU basketball". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  2. "BYU-bound Jake Toolson has focus on Highland's foe". USA Today. February 21, 2014. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  3. Walker, Sean (December 21, 2015). "BYU guard Toolson out for medical leave". ksl.com. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  4. Judd, Brandon (April 20, 2016). "Former BYU guard Jake Toolson transferring to play at UVU". Deseret News. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  5. Facer, Austin (February 27, 2019). "UVU's Jake Toolson May Be Top Player In State". kslsports.com. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  6. Erickson, Jason (March 12, 2019). "Utah Valley's Jake Toolson named WAC Player of the Year, Wyatt Lowell tabbed Freshman of the Year". Deseret News. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  7. Dickson, Darnell (April 24, 2019). "Jake Toolson returning to BYU, Wyatt Lowell to follow". Daily Herald. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  8. "Toolson, Childs lead BYU past Pacific 74-60". ESPN. Associated Press. January 24, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  9. "No. 23 BYU upsets No. 2 Gonzaga 91-78". ESPN. Associated Press. February 22, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  10. "WCC Announces 2019-20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team" (Press release). West Coast Conference. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  11. Call, Jeff (April 6, 2020). "'We knew we were going to make a run': BYU's Jake Toolson reflects on a senior season that ended sooner than expected". Deseret News. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
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