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MARCH 15 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament: 5 Biggest March Madness Snubs

Out for Mountain West title game Harrington (lower leg) is out for the Aztecs' Mountain West championship game against Utah State.

Impact Harrington will now miss his fourth straight game as the Aztecs seek a Mountain West title and NCAA Tournament auto-bid. Harrington has been a key piece in his freshman season, starting 17 of the 23 games he's played and averaging 8.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. If San Diego State hears its name called on Selection Sunday, he'll have a chance to return for March Madness.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Harrington (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against New Mexico.

Impact Harrington will be sidelined once again, and the absence of the freshman will hurt the team's depth in the backcourt. Harrington is averaging 8.0 points, 1.6 boards and 2.3 assists per game, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play in the rest of the Mountain West Tournament.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Harrington (undisclosed) will not appear in Thursday's game against Colorado State.

Impact Harrington will miss a second-straight game as the Aztecs open their Mountain West Tournament run in the second round against the Rams. The 6-foot-5 freshman, who is averaging eight points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.7 steals across 23 games (17 starts), will have his next chance to return Friday if the Aztecs advance.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Friday Harrington (undisclosed) didn't play in Friday's 89-86 win over UNLV.

Impact Harrington was expected to be available off the bench, but in the end, he didn't suit up. It remains to be seen if he'll available for the start of the MWC Tournament next week.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Friday Harrington (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against UNLV but will come off the bench, according to Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Impact Harrington was part of the first unit in the team's last three games, but he'll be coming off the bench this time. The freshman is averaging 8.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game ahead of this regular-season finale.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Harrington (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against UNLV.

Impact Harrington has popped up on the Aztecs' injury report as they prepare to host UNLV in Friday's regular season finale. The 6-foot-5 freshman, who missed six-straight games between late January and early February, is averaging eight points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.7 steals on 21 minutes per game this season (23 games).

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Tuesday Harrington (undisclosed) is part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Boise State.

Impact Harrington was previously listed as questionable, but he's been given the green light to play and fill his usual starting role. He's averaging 7.9 points, 2.2 assists and 1.5 rebounds across 20.9 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play vs. Boise State Harrington (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Boise State.

Impact Harrington had been dealing with a foot injury that kept him out of six games in a row between Jan. 28 and Feb. 17. However, he's been a regular lately, so if he's deemed healthy enough, the freshman should keep his place in the first unit. Harrington is averaging 7.9 points and 1.5 boards per game this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Available at Colorado State Harrington (foot) will be available for Saturday's game at Colorado State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After missing six straight games, Harrington should finally make his return to the court in a conference matchup versus the Rams. The freshman guard is averaging 7.7 points per game as a starter this season. He may be used in a limited capacity to ease back from his foot injury.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Officially listed as questionable Harrington (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game at Colorado State.

Impact Harrington has missed the last six games, but as was reported earlier in the week, he has a chance to return to the hardwood in this matchup. Harrington is averaging 7.7 points per game when deployed in a starting role this season.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

May be available Saturday Harrington (foot) is out for Tuesday's game against Grand Canyon, but he might be available Saturday to face Colorado State, according to Kirk Kenney of SanDiegoUnionTribune.com.

Impact Harrington won't be an option Tuesday, but there's a chance he might return to action Saturday. The freshman has missed SDSU's last five games, and it'll be six sidelined before he might return to face Colorado State.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be sidelined Saturday Harrington (foot) won't play Saturday at Air Force, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Harrington will miss his fourth straight game. The freshman guard, who's been a starter since Nov. 26, averages 8.4 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

No-go Tuesday Harrington (lower body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Wyoming.

Impact Harrington will miss a third straight game due to a lower body injury. However, the fact that he was listed as questionable before being downgraded to out indicates he may be closing in on a return. His next chance to play will come Saturday against Air Force.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Harrington (lower body) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Wyoming.

Impact Harrington has missed SDSU's last two games due to a lower-body injury, but the upgrade in status suggests he could play Tuesday if things continue to trend in the right direction. Harrington has started in every one of his appearances since Nov. 26, averaging 7.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once again Harrington (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Utah State.

Impact Harrington won't be an option for this contest, meaning the freshman guard will miss a second straight game. This means BJ Davis should remain in the starting lineup. Harrington will aim to return for the matchup against Wyoming on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Wednesday Harrington (undisclosed) is out Wednesday against Colorado State.

Impact Harrington has started the past 14 games for the Aztecs and has yet to miss a contest this season, but that will change Wednesday against the Rams. In his starting role, the freshman guard was averaging 7.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to play Wednesday Harrington (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Colorado State.

Impact Harrington has yet to miss a game for SDSU this season and has started in his last 14 appearances, averaging 7.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. If the freshman isn't able to play, then Sean Newman would be his replacement.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact in loss Harrington (undisclosed) closed with four points (2-6 FG), two rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 82-71 victory over UNLV.

Impact Harrington was a question mark to play Saturday, but suited up and took the court with the Aztecs' starting five. The guard played his normal workload, but only offered four points on six shots. He'll look to bounce back on Jan. 28 against Colorado State.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

GTD vs. UNLV Harrington (undisclosed) is listed as a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact Harrington has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that could force him to sit out this matchup. The freshman guard's status will be determined closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Harrington (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at UNLV.

Impact The freshman has started in 13 of his 18 appearances this season, averaging 8.7 points, 2.2 assists and 1.7 rebounds per game. If he's out, this will be his first absence of the season, and it would probably lead to Sean Newman moving to the first unit.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 Harrington recorded 20 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 110-107 3OT victory over Boise State.

Impact The guard was one of five Aztecs players in double figures for the game. Harrington has started the last eight games after coming off the bench for the first five of the 2025-26 campaign.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dixon-Waters scores 22, Davis 21; San Diego St. beats Oregon 97-80 at Players Era

Reese Dixon-Waters scored 22 points, BJ Davis added 21 points and San Diego State beat Oregon 97-80 in a group-stage game at the Players Era Festival

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in double figures in win Harrington ended Tuesday's 97-80 victory over Oregon with 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four assists and one steal in 20 minutes.

Impact The freshman guard scored in double figures off the bench for the third time this season. Harrington has made 7-of-8 three-point attempts in 2025-26, though he's also made 66.7 percent of his shots overall.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Byrd and Harrington lead San Diego State past Long Beach State 77-45

Miles Byrd and Elzie Harrington each scored 13 points to help San Diego State beat Long Beach State 77-45 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament: 5 Biggest March Madness Snubs

Dixon-Waters scores 22, Davis 21; San Diego St. beats Oregon 97-80 at Players Era

Byrd and Harrington lead San Diego State past Long Beach State 77-45