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Then-junior Jordan Schakel shoots a 3-pointer during the Aztecs' 59-57 win over San José State on Dec. 8, 2019 at Viejas Arena.

San Diego State announces it will host men’s basketball multi-team event

by Luis Lopez, Assistant Sports Editor // November 10, 2020

San Diego State announced Tuesday it will be opening its men’s basketball season by hosting a multi-team event at Viejas Arena featuring UCLA, UC Irvine...

Then-sophomore forward Nathan Mensah attempts a one-handed shot over a Tennessee State defender during the Aztecs' 62-49 win over the Tigers on Nov. 25, 2019 at Viejas Arena.

Fall Camp update: Aztecs play five-on-five, non-conference schedule and status of Mensah

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // October 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst that cut San Diego State men’s basketball’s season short in March, when the NCAA Tournament was canceled due...

Then-sophomore guard Adam Seiko looks to dribble past a Wyoming defender during the Aztecs' 72-55 win over the Cowboys on Jan. 21 at Viejas Arena.

Mountain West unveils temporary men’s basketball 18-game conference schedule

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // October 9, 2020

The Mountain West Conference announced a tentative 18-game schedule for 11 men’s basketball programs, including San Diego State men’s basketball, according...

Then-junior forward Matt Mitchell attempts a jump shot over a Colorado State defender during the Aztecs' 66-60 win over the Rams on Feb. 25 at Viejas Arena.

Column: Who could start for the Aztecs in 2020-21?

by Jason Freund, Staff Writer // June 24, 2020

The deed of replacing three starters from arguably the greatest team to don a San Diego State men’s basketball jersey is an unenviable one. For head...

Junior forward Matt Mitchell drives down the lane during the Aztecs' 80-68 win over Utah State on Feb. 1 at Viejas Arena.

No. 4 SDSU improves to 23-0 with 80-68 comeback victory over Utah State

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor // February 1, 2020

No. 4 San Diego State men’s basketball won its second contest of the season against Utah State with a 80-68 win on Feb. 1 at Viejas Arena. Kawhi Leonard’s...

Viejas Arena opened on the west side of SDSU's campus in 1997.

Column: Online student ticket system is unreliable

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor // January 29, 2020

I found myself waiting four hours trying to claim a San Diego State men’s basketball student ticket Wednesday. This wasn’t any ordinary basketball...

Junior guard Malachi Flynn drives to the basket against UNLV on Jan. 26 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Men’s basketball looks to build on historic start in Albuquerque

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor // January 29, 2020

No. 4 San Diego State men’s basketball touched the hardwood and began its warm-up at Thomas & Mack Center about an hour before tip-off against UNLV. Just...

Leonard to return to SDSU for jersey retirement ceremony

by Michael Cline, Assistant News Editor // January 29, 2020

Kawhi Leonard, the forward who led San Diego State to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance in the 2011 NCAA Tournament, will become the first Aztec men’s...

Column: Our generation mourns the death of Kobe Bryant

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor // January 28, 2020

It was about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26, and I was getting dressed for church. My roommate announced across the hallway: “Kobe died.” Halfway...

Senior forward Yanni Wetzell attempts to get to the basket in the Aztecs' 68-55 win over Nevada on Jan. 18 at Viejas Arena.

Aztecs stay undefeated at 19-0 behind Wetzell’s double-double

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor // January 18, 2020

After No. 4 Auburn lost its first game of the season against Alabama Wednesday, No. 7 San Diego State was on watch to see whether or not they could keep...

No. 20 men’s basketball prepares to take on Utah in first-ever game at Staples Center

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor // December 20, 2019

After a dominating victory over San Diego Christian on Wednesday night at Viejas Arena, No. 20 San Diego State men’s basketball seeks its 12th win of...

Junior guard Trey Pulliam looks to drive the paint during the Aztecs' 62-49 win over Tennessee State on Nov. 25 at Viejas Arena.

Aztecs face toughest test of year in Las Vegas Invitational, battle Creighton Thursday

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor // November 28, 2019

San Diego State men’s basketball faces Creighton at Orleans Arena in the Las Vegas Invitational on Thursday night at 7:30 pm. Even though the team...