NCAA Certified San Diego State Guard David Torresani
The San Diego State freshman guard is cleared to play after a league review of his previous professional compensation.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Basketball
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The NCAA has officially certified San Diego State freshman guard David Torresani for the upcoming 2026-27 basketball season. The decision follows a league-wide review of international players to ensure their past compensation did not exceed actual and necessary expenses.
Why it matters
The certification allows San Diego State to solidify its backcourt rotation as the program seeks to rebuild following the 2025-26 season. The university remains in a holding pattern as it awaits similar eligibility rulings for two other international signees.
Torresani stands 6-foot-2 and recorded a 45.2% field goal percentage during the 2025-26 season. He also logged a 32.3% mark from three-point range and a 66.1% average from the free-throw line.
The players
David Torresani
He is a 6-foot-2 freshman guard from Milan, Italy, who played professionally in Italy before joining the Aztecs.
San Diego State University
This public research university in San Diego operates a prominent Division I men's basketball program.
NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the governing body for college athletics in the United States.
The details
Torresani, a Milan native, previously played for Italy's Lega Basket Serie A from 2022 to 2026. San Diego State signed three European professionals this spring to bolster its roster, though the eligibility review process has delayed the team's complete integration.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: The NCAA certified David Torresani for the season.
October 16, 2026: San Diego State plays an exhibition game at Arizona.
October 23, 2026: San Diego State plays an exhibition game against USC.
November 3, 2026: San Diego State hosts its regular-season opener.
The Big Picture
The NCAA's international amateurism compliance review serves as the regulatory framework that necessitated the clearance process for the team's international signees. This evolving oversight process reflects a broader shift toward greater scrutiny of professional compensation in college sports.
Torresani's clearance ensures he will be available for the season opener on November 3 against Fullerton State. His availability provides the coaching staff with a known offensive contributor, stabilizing the rotation ahead of high-profile exhibitions against Arizona and USC.
The takeaway
The certification of international players like Torresani is a critical step for teams relying on foreign recruitment to fill roster gaps. Fans and analysts should monitor the status of remaining signees as their eligibility will dictate the team's depth and rotation early in the season.
Further reading
For more on the team's preparations, visit the San Diego Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
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