Two and a half years ago, San Diego State had a 30-2 record and was in prime position to earn a high seed in the 2020 NCAA Tournament. It never happened because the event was cancelled due to COVID-19.30 months later, expectations are again high for the Aztecs entering the 2022-23 season and their head coach --- Brian Dutcher --- isn't shying away.When asked this week on the … [Read more...] about Brian Dutcher, San Diego State embracing expectations
Archives for August 2022
Episode 357 — San Diego State’s Brian Dutcher
San Diego State's Brian Dutcher is excited about the Aztecs' returning nucleus and is eager to reclaim the Mountain West title. Why he believes team experience coupled with key newcomers will be a formula for success. Exploring how team culture is formed. Navigating a challenging non-conference schedule. Being included in perhaps the best Maui Invitational field ever. Other … [Read more...] about Episode 357 — San Diego State’s Brian Dutcher
Mountain West Offseason Breakdown
Summer time means a look ahead to next season! Each week moving forward, we will preview one conference in college basketball from soup to nuts. Check below for this week’s breakdown on the Mountain West. Mountain West Preseason Power Rankings:1. San Diego StateProjected Starting 5:G Lamont ButlerG Darrion TrammellG Matt BradleyF Jaedon LeDeeC Nathan MensahProjected … [Read more...] about Mountain West Offseason Breakdown
Emmanuel Akot decommits from Memphis, enrolls at Western Kentucky
Emmanuel Akot has decommitted from Memphis and enrolled at Western Kentucky, he told College Hoops Today.Akot played last season at Boise State before entering the transfer portal and initially committing to the Tigers.The 6-8 Akot averaged 10.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last season for the Broncos, who won 27 games and the Mountain West Conference Tournament.The … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Akot decommits from Memphis, enrolls at Western Kentucky
Mick Cronin: Adem Bona is an “elite, elite player”
Mick Cronin isn't going to mince words when he's asked about UCLA freshman big man Adem Bona. "I'm not going to shy (away) from it --- he's an elite, elite player," Cronin said of the 6-9, 225 pound Bona this week on the College Hoops Today Podcast. "I don't expect for him to be in Westwood very long." A five-star recruit, Bona shined this summer for Turkey at the 2022 … [Read more...] about Mick Cronin: Adem Bona is an “elite, elite player”