San Diego State Aztecs News Page 3 - College Basketball

Purdue's Matt Painter regrets not talking about an NCAA title last year. This season, it's different

Purdue is the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and coach Matt Painter isn't shying away from expectations

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Ex-New Mexico guard Donovan Dent ready to shine at UCLA as one of college basketball's top transfers

UCLA guard Donovan Dent embraces the responsibility that comes with playing for one of college basketball’s most storied programs

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

The rise of transient transfers: How college basketball's new era is reshaping the game

PJ Haggerty is set to be the face of Kansas State basketball this season

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Mountain West voters pick 3 San Diego State basketball players for all-conference team It might as well have been San Diego State Day at the Mountain West basketball media day in Las Vegas. The Aztecs were announced as the unan...

OCTOBER 24 • THESTATE.COM

Magoon Gwath - Not cleared to return Gwath (knee) has not been cleared to return for basketball activities and isn't expected to be cleared until early November, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Gwath previously underwent knee surgery in the offseason and appears to still be working his way through recovery. With the news of his timeline exrension, the 7-foot big man will not be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season and will miss some time before making his return to action. With his new timeline indicating he will be cleared for basketball activities on November 6, his earliest chance to return would be November 9 against Idaho State, but a home game against Troy on November 18 likely serves as a more realistic target.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Byrd - Earns preseason MWC honors Byrd (abdomen) has been named the Mountain West Preseason Player of the Year, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Byrd is coming off a breakout junior season with the Aztecs, averaging 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals across 30 games with 30 starts. The 6-foot 6 wing now returns for a senior year to lead a San Diego State squad widely considered to be the class of the Mountain West. Thus, there's little to unpack with this one -- the best player on the conference's best team take home the preseason hardware. It's worth noting, however, that Byrd is still working his way back from an abdominal strain that's limited his workload in the preseason.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Byrd - Limited with abdominal strain Byrd is limited as he works his way back from an abdominal strain, according to Bernie Wilson of SI.com.

Impact Ideally for Byrd, he can gradually increase his workload before San Diego State's regular-season opener Nov. 4 against Long Beach State. He will have a chance to acclimate, as the Aztecs will host San Diego on Oct. 29. SDSU's 2024-25 season saw Byrd break out by averaging 12.3 points and 2.1 steals, two-way excellence that can grow with more experience under his belt this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Magoon Gwath - Still recovering from knee surgery Gwath (knee) is still recovering from surgery, according to Bernie Wilson of SI.com.

Impact In the same month that it was announced that Gwath would re-enroll at San Diego State, he underwent knee surgery that is still affecting him nearly half a year after the procedure. San Diego State's team will log one more exhibition, Oct. 29 against San Diego, before beginning regular-season action Nov. 4 against Long Beach State. An above-average offensive contributor and an excellent defensive contributor, Gwath helps SDSU remain a top contender in the Mountain West with his availability.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego State star named top five defensive player in college basketball Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs have earned their reputation on the defensive end of the floor. Tough, rugged, physical basketb...

OCTOBER 18 • SI.COM

San Diego State Basketball: 2025-26 season preview for the Aztecs Even if this team isn’t winning league titles and making national headlines every season, the work that Brian Dutcher has done at San Diego...

OCTOBER 10 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Reese Waters - Back at practice Waters (foot) is back at practice and will be ready for San Diego State's 2025-26 season, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Waters missed all of last season due to a foot injury but has returned to full activity. During 2023-24, he averaged 9.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 25.6 minutes per game, helping the Aztecs reach the Sweet 16. His return strengthens SDSU's rotation as they look to remain contenders in the Mountain West.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego State transfer turns heads at new school Former San Diego State Aztecs point guard Nick Boyd is drawing rave reviews at his new school, Wisconsin, and the season is still months awa...

JULY 8 • SI.COM

SDSU basketball gets two blockbuster opponents at Players Era Festival How about coach Brian Dutcher’s former employer and a rematch against the defending champs? That’s w...

JULY 1 • SACBEE.COM

Miles Byrd - Staying with Aztecs Byrd has decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft and will return to SDSU for the 2025-26 campaign, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Byrd tested the draft market waters after his third season with the Aztecs but will return for another run. The sophomore guard averaged 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.1 steals on 30.0 minutes across 30 appearances.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Chad Baker-Mazara transfers to USC after helping Auburn reach the Final Four

Chad Baker-Mazara is transferring to Southern California after helping Auburn reach the Final Four

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Latrell Davis - Joining San Diego State Davis has committed to San Diego State for the 2024-25 season, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Davis has decided to change teams for the 2025-26 season, and he joins SDSU having averaged a career-high 11.1 points per game as a sophomore in 2024-25.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee adds portal transfer from in-state rival Vandy with Jaylen Carey

The Tennessee Volunteers have added forward Jaylen Carey from Vanderbilt through the transfer portal for their second new player in as many days

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Nik Graves leaving Charlotte for Creighton, Aztecs' 7-footer Magoon Gwath takes name out of portal

Nik Graves will transfer to Creighton after leading Charlotte in scoring this season, and Mountain West freshman and defensive player of the year Magoon Gwath of San Diego State an...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Sean Newman - Enrolling at SDSU Newman has committed to San Diego State for the 2025-26 season, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Newman should give SDSU a whole new dimension on offense with his passing and vision. He averaged 9.9 points and 7.9 assists per game in 2024-25, ranking third in the country in that latter category.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Magoon Gwath - Returning to Aztecs Gwath has decided to return to San Diego State for the 2025-26 season, Mark Ziegler of The San Diego Union Tribune reports.

Impact Gwath had decided to enter the transfer portal in late March, but the big man won't consider any further options and has decided to return to the Aztecs for another year. The 7-foot forward averaged 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 24.9 minutes across 26 appearances in 2024-25.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

SDSU basketball gets commitment from veteran 6-9 forward When Jeremiah Oden considered San Diego State as a transfer destination, he didn’t need to see Vieja...

APRIL 1 • SACBEE.COM

Jeremiah Oden - Commits to San Diego State Oden has committed to San Diego State for the 2025-26 season, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Oden didn't play for UNC-Charlotte in 2024-25 due to an undisclosed, and he'll hope to leave those injury issues behind him for this new campaign. He averaged 7.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game for DePaul during the 2023-24 season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

SDSU basketball loses another starter to the NCAA transfer portal Magoon Gwath, a 7-foot NBA prospect, informs coaches he won’t return

MARCH 24 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Kentucky and Illinois show how teams can reload quickly in this era of college basketball

Kentucky and Illinois overhauled their rosters and went right back to the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

SDSU basketball starter plans to enter transfer portal "Nothing," San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said, "surprises you anymore." The latest example: Le...

MARCH 22 • SACBEE.COM

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