FULLERTON — Out with the old and in with the new has become a yearly tradition for the Cal State Fullerton men’s basketball program.

The transfer portal has made the Titans both a departure and destination hub for players across the country, and this season’s roster is no different, as all but one player from last season’s 6-26 team moved on.

Fullerton coach Dedrique Taylor restocked his program with seven transfers and seven true freshmen and they have coalesced well so far, evident by their 83-69 victory over visiting Pepperdine on Saturday afternoon at Titan Gym.

“This year, I think we hit the jackpot, but last year I didn’t think we hit the jackpot,” Taylor said. “Having good guys, first and foremost, that are talented, always helps.”

Joshua Ward, who played two seasons of NAIA bas

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