Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGSU Men’s Hoops Signs Top Michigan Recruit KJ Torbert
November 14, 2025 | Men's Basketball
Torbert Ranked No. 2 Player In Michigan’s Class Of 2026 By 247Sports
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Bowling Green State University men's basketball program and head coach Todd Simon announced the signing of KJ Torbert on Friday (Nov. 14) as part of National Signing Day. Torbert, a 6-foot-4 guard, will join the Falcons from East Lansing, Michigan. Torbert is currently listed as the No. 2 player in the state of Michigan according to 247Sports ranking for the 2026 class.
KJ Torbert (East Lansing, Michigan / East Lansing HS)
KJ Torbert will arrive to the Falcons after establishing himself as one of the best players in the state of Michigan for the Class of 2026. Leading his team to a state championship last year, Torbert was named the MVP of the State Finals on top of All-State, All-City and All-Conference First Team selections. His season put him at the top of this year's Michigan's Mr. Basketball Award contenders and in the conversation for the best high school basketball player in the state of Michigan. During his high school career, he's been a three-time recipient of All-State honors as well as All-City and All-Conference. Torbert will arrive in Bowling Green as a second generation collegiate basketball player. His father, Kelvin Torbert Sr., played basketball at Michigan State from 2001-05.
Coach Simon on Torbert:
"We are extremely excited to add KJ to the program. He is a winner and embodies what we want our team to be about. He's proven at the high school level that he can impact games at the highest level as a state champion and State Finals MVP. KJ comes from a great family that has been instrumental in his journey. We cannot wait to get to work with KJ and start his legacy at BGSU."
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KJ Torbert (East Lansing, Michigan / East Lansing HS)
KJ Torbert will arrive to the Falcons after establishing himself as one of the best players in the state of Michigan for the Class of 2026. Leading his team to a state championship last year, Torbert was named the MVP of the State Finals on top of All-State, All-City and All-Conference First Team selections. His season put him at the top of this year's Michigan's Mr. Basketball Award contenders and in the conversation for the best high school basketball player in the state of Michigan. During his high school career, he's been a three-time recipient of All-State honors as well as All-City and All-Conference. Torbert will arrive in Bowling Green as a second generation collegiate basketball player. His father, Kelvin Torbert Sr., played basketball at Michigan State from 2001-05.
Coach Simon on Torbert:
"We are extremely excited to add KJ to the program. He is a winner and embodies what we want our team to be about. He's proven at the high school level that he can impact games at the highest level as a state champion and State Finals MVP. KJ comes from a great family that has been instrumental in his journey. We cannot wait to get to work with KJ and start his legacy at BGSU."
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons' men's basketball team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUMBB
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgsumhoops'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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