RAPID CITY, S.D. --- South Dakota Mines men's basketball head coach Eric Glenn is pleased to announce the addition of sophomore transfer Kolton Frugoli to the Hardrocker roster for the 2020-21 season.

Frugoli is a 6-foot-3-inch guard, originally from Reno, Nevada, who is transferring from Rocky Mountain Athletic rival – Colorado Christian University.

Last season for the Cougars, Frugoli earned some quality RMAC playing experience appearing in a number of games throughout the season.

During his high school career (Bishop Manogue Catholic),  he help lead his team to the state tournament during his junior and senior seasons, helped win the regional title both years, was named a  team captain, earned All-Conference and All-State honors , was a team MVP and a 1,000-point scorer. 

"I am really thrilled to get the opportunity to work with Kolton. We were looking for a point guard with size and that fit our core values as a program," Glenn said. "Kolton checks all of those boxes. He had a very good program in Reno where he had a lot of success individually and with his team. He knows how to compete and what it takes to be successful. I am very excited to see how he develops during his time here at South Dakota Mines."

While attending South Dakota Mines, Frugoli plans to earn a degree in Business Management in Technology.

"I'm proud to be a member of the Hardrocker men's basketball program because of the great coaching staff and I really like the environment for the players," Frugoli said.