NDSU Men's Basketball Adds Pat Vialva Jr. and Charlie Hoel to 2027 Class

North Dakota State University signed two players to its 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, according to NDSU.

The Bison men’s basketball program added guard Pat Vialva Jr. and forward Charlie Hoel to its roster, head coach David Richman announced. This recruitment comes as the program seeks to build upon its recent dominance in the Summit League, where it swept both the regular season and tournament championships in 2026.

The addition of Vialva Jr. brings high-level scoring and championship experience to the Fargo campus. The Tualatin, Oregon, guard was named the 2026 Gatorade Player of the Year for Oregon after leading Tualatin High School to a state title.

“We are very fortunate to have a winner like Junior join our Bison family,” Richman said.

Vialva Jr. averaged 19.6 points during his senior season and maintained shooting efficiency of better than 50 percent both overall and from three-point range. He secured the state championship by scoring 27 points, including two three-pointers in the final seven seconds of the game. He has also earned first-team honors in the Three Rivers League three times.

“Junior was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Oregon and has already won a state championship. He is an explosive athlete, skilled, and the ultimate competitor. Junior comes from a terrific family, a championship level basketball program and is a joy to be around,” Richman said.

While Vialva Jr. provides perimeter scoring, Charlie Hoel plays physically in the paint. The 6-foot-10 forward from Stanley, Wisconsin, joins the program after a prolific high school career at Stanley-Boyd High School.

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Hoel has amassed more than 1,000 points and 560 rebounds throughout his high school tenure. During his most recent season, he averaged 20.7 points and 11 rebounds per game, a performance that ranks him as the third all-time leading scorer at Stanley-Boyd. His production earned him first-team all-conference and all-region honors, along with an honorable mention all-state selection as a junior in 2026.

“Charlie is a player we have recruited for a long time,” Richman said.

“He brings that combination of size, skill, and work ethic that we love and have had great success developing here. We are very excited to welcome Charlie and his family to the Bison basketball family,” Richman said.

The incoming class arrives at a time when the Bison are maintaining a high standard of success within their conference. Since 2009, the program has secured six NCAA Tournament berths, establishing a consistent presence on the national stage.