By Danny Waldo
Since taking over the Montana State Bobcat basketball program, coach Brian Fish has made it no secret that the Bobcat roster has needed an upgrade in talent. And once again, he has appeared to deliver another key component in his quest to return the Big Sky Conference championship to Bozeman. The Bobcats have added 6-6, 215 lb. forward, Konner Frey from Bountiful, UT to their 2016-17 roster. Frey is no stranger to Fish and the Bobcats after torching MSU for 26 points and nine rebounds in the ‘Cats 76 – 72 victory over Utah Valley last December. Frey averaged 14. 1 points and 7.1 rebounds in 2015-16 for UVU, good enough to earn 2nd Team All-WAC. League coaches also tabbed Frey to the All-Newcomer team, and one media outlet named him WAC Newcomer of the Year. Frey has bounced around in his career after earning 5A All-State honors at Viewmont High and being selected to the Davis County All-Star Game.
He began his collegiate career at Northwest College in Powell, WY, averaging 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. After serving a two-year LDS mission to Singapore, Frey transferred to Utah State for the 2014-15 season, but saw limited action, playing just 10 minutes over the course of four games. After a successful debut at UVU, Frey was on the move again, in search of a better fit academically, something that attracted him to Bozeman. “Konner is a very intelligent player and an excellent student,” Fish said. “The opportunity to study political science with an emphasis on international relations and a minor in international business really attracted him to Montana State. He’s a well-rounded, mature player, and watching him in person last December was very impressive.” Frey will be expected to add balance to an offense that revolved around Bobcat newcomer Tyler Hall who led the ‘Cats in scoring as a true freshman. The pair combined to score 51 points in their duel last season, and Fish and company hope that combination can work in the ‘Cats favor when both players don the Blue and Gold this season. Frey will have one season of eligibility for the Bobcats. •
