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Vandals Picked First In Mid-Major Madness Preseason Poll, Rasmussen Tabbed for Freshman of the Year

Related Topics: AJ Dybantsa

MOSCOW, Idaho– Jackson Rassmusen and Idaho both received nods in Mid-Major Madness's Big Sky Preseason Honors, with Rassmusen being named Preseason Freshman of the Year and the Vandals picked to win the conference this season.

MMM Big Sky Preseason Freshman of the Year:

Jackson Rasmussen (Idaho)

Batterymate of AJ Dybantsa at Utah Prep last season, Rasmussen looks to make an immediate impact in Moscow. He's super versatile offensively, gets in your grill defensively, and can shoot it a bit. pic.twitter.com/GwloTIoyHe — Mid-Major Madness (@mid_madness) September 12, 2025

Rasmussen, a native of Meridian, Idaho, joins the Vandals after spending his senior season at Utah Prep, where he played alongside the number one prospect in the class of 2025, AJ Dybantsa.