Kyle Dranginis: Steady contributor with versatile skills

The 6-5 senior from Nampa, Idaho, has been a steady contributor the last three seasons. He stepped in as a starter for eight games for an injured Bell two years ago and delivered 12 points and four assists in a rout over Saint Mary’s. He scored in double figures twice in last year’s WCC Tournament. Dranginis had a 30-point outburst in his freshman season against Lewis-Clark State College.

“You lose those three big assets we had last year,” Dranginis said, “but I think everybody is ready to step up.”

Dranginis is comfortable at the ‘2’ or ‘3’, and could see time at point guard in a pinch. His career average is 4.4 points per game, but he ranks higher in assists and steals. He’s a 48-percent career shooter, including 35 percent from 3.

Coaches want Dranginis to be more of a scoring threat, a necessity if he’s going to assume a larger role. “He was comfortable in his role last year,” Few said. “He has to give us more this year.”