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The Daily Aztec
San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec



San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec
Kareem Jones

Kareem Jones, Staff Photographer

Kareem is in his fourth year at San Diego State University where he studies Journalism with an emphasis in Media Studies. He is a sports staff writer and photographer for The Daily Aztec and has experience covering a variety of sports such as football, men and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, and women’s lacrosse. He is also a contributor for fi360news.com. As a photographer, Kareem enjoys telling stories through his images, painting the perfect picture for his audience. He loves sports and has aspirations on working for ESPN in the future. Follow Kareem on Twitter @noblee_k, Instagram @noblee.k and/or his photography Instagram page @flicksbyreem to stay tuned on his future endeavors.

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by Kareem Jones, Staff Photographer
May 15, 2020
Senior guard KJ Feagin celebrates before cutting down a piece of the net after the Aztecs' 82-59 win over New Mexico on Feb. 11 at Viejas Arena. With the victory, SDSU claimed the Mountain West Conference regular-season title.

[Photo] Writer’s roundtable: The five biggest ‘what ifs’ regarding the Aztecs’ historic season

by The Daily Aztec Sports Staff
May 13, 2020
Then-senior linebacker Kyahva Tezino flexes after making a play during the Aztecs' 48-11 win over Central Michigan in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Dec. 21, 2019.

[Photo] Four Aztecs signed as undrafted free agents to NFL rosters

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
April 25, 2020
Junior guard Malachi Flynn prepares to shoot the ball during the Aztecs' 72-55 win over Wyoming on Jan. 21 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs' Malachi Flynn forgoes senior season, enters NBA Draft

April 17, 2020
Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher picks up commitment from another grad transfer guard for the second year in a row. Last year, it was KJ Feagin.

[Photo] Grad transfer guard from CSUN commits to San Diego State

by Amber Salas, Staff Writer
April 7, 2020
The Aztec swimming and diving team was honored during halftime at a men's basketball game for winning back-to-back Mountain West titles.

[Photo] SDSU swimming, diving becomes second team in Mountain West history to win all four conference honors

by Devin Whatley, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Viejas Arena was sold out during a Feb. 1 game against Utah State in which Kawhi Leonard had his jersey retired at halftime.

[Photo] NCAA Tournament simulations used to keep fans tuned in with absence of March Madness

by Jason Freund, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
The Aztec bench celebrates during its 73-60 win over Air Force in the Mountain West tournament quartfinal at the Thomas and Mack Center on March 5.

[Photo] The time ESPN was supposed to visit SDSU’s campus following Selection Sunday

by Amber Salas, Staff Writer
April 1, 2020
Aztecs senior guard KJ Feagin celebrates cutting down nets after clinching the Mountain West regular-season title against New Mexico on Feb. 11.

[Photo] Encapsulating the short-lived, yet legendary, career of KJ Feagin at SDSU

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
March 20, 2020
Wyoming vs. SDSU-42-1

Junior guard Malachi Flynn looks to penetrate inside during the Aztecs' 66-60 victory over Colorado State on Feb. 25 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Flynn named second-team AP All-American

by Reese Savoie, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
Dutcher is the first Aztec coach to be recognized with honor since Steve Fisher back in the 2010-11 season. Flynn is the first Aztec to receive all-American honors in the programs Division I history (since 1970).

[Photo] Dutcher named national coach of the year by USA Today, Flynn second-team All-American

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2020
Aztec players react awaiting the result of a play during its historic 2019-20 season that way cut short due to coronavirus.

[Photo] Aztecs are in stage of accepting NCAA Tournament’s cancellation

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
March 14, 2020
Then-junior forward Matt Mitchell holds up a piece of the net after the Aztecs defeated New Mexico 82-59 on Feb. 11, claiming the Mountain West regular-season title at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] After testing NBA Draft waters, Matt Mitchell returns to SDSU for senior season

by Luis Lopez, Assistant Sports Editor
July 31, 2020
Aztecs assistant coach David Velasquez (middle) puts his head down in disappointment during the Aztecs' 59-56 loss to Utah State on March 11 at the Thomas and Mack Center.

[Photo] Aztecs will play first NCAA tournament game without fans due to coronavirus

by Cristian Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Head coach Brian Dutcher looks down in disappointment during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

[Photo] Aztecs fall in Mountain West title game on Merrill 3-pointer in final seconds

by Aaron Tolentino and Kyle Betz
March 7, 2020
SDSU players huddle up before tip-off against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

Then-junior guard Malachi Flynn lays the ball up during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

Senior guard KJ Feagin attempts a 3-pointer during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

Junior guard Jordan Schakel attempts to lay the ball up during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

Then-junior guard Malachi Flynn dribbles past Utah State sophomore center Neemias Queta during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

[Photo] Column: Three reasons why Toronto is the ideal fit for Malachi Flynn

November 30, 2020
Senior forward Yanni Wetzell attempts a contested shot over a Utah State defender during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

Then-senior guard KJ Feagin attempts a shot during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at the Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

[Photo] KJ Feagin expected to play professional basketball in Germany

October 2, 2020
Head coach Brian Dutcher throws his hands up during the Aztecs’ 59-56 loss against Utah State at Thomas and Mack Center on March 7.

[Photo] 3 things to look out for heading into NCAA Tournament: Coronavirus, extended rest and Nathan Mensah

March 11, 2020
Junior guard Jordan Schakel attempts a 3-pointer during the Aztecs’ 73-60 win over Air Force at Thomas and Mack Center on March 5. Air Force head coach Dave Pilipovich is visibly upset of Schakel taking that shot. Schakel had a team-high 17 points.

[Photo] Aztecs use second half defense to shut down Air Force, advance to MWC semifinals

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020
Junior guard Malachi Flynn claps his hands after a play during the Aztecs' 66-63 loss to UNLV on Feb. 22 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] 3 things to know about Aztecs’ quarterfinal opponent Air Force

by Cristian Alvarez, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2020
Senior guard KJ Feagin looks to get past a Colorado State defender in the Aztecs' 66-60 win over the Rams on Feb. 25 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs seek redemption in Mountain West Conference tournament

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2020
Junior guard Jordan Schakel reacts after a play during the Aztecs' 66-60 win over Colorado State on Feb. 25 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs escape with victory over Colorado State on Senior Night

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
Junior guard Matt Mitchell attempts to secure the ball away from the UNLV defender during SDSU's 66-63 loss against UNLV on Feb. 22 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs’ comeback attempt falls short against UNLV in first loss of season

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
February 22, 2020
SDSU men's basketball head coach Brian Dutcher cuts the nets after defeating New Mexico for the Mountain West regular-season title on Feb. 11 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] CHAMPIONS: Aztecs clinch Mountain West regular-season title in win over New Mexico

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
Kawhi Leonard is honored as the only Aztec to have his jersey retired in the history of SDSU during halftime of the Aztecs' 80-68. Leonard shared this moment with former SDSU coach Steve Fisher and many other from the Clippers organization.

[Photo] Kawhi Leonard’s jersey sits alone atop the Viejas Arena rafters

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
February 1, 2020
Junior forward Matt Mitchell drives down the lane during the Aztecs' 80-68 win over Utah State on Feb. 1 at Viejas Arena.

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

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2020
Junior guard Malachi Flynn goes for a floater in the lane during the Aztecs' 72-55 win over Wyoming on Jan. 21 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs sweep season series against Wyoming to tie best start in program history at 20-0

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
January 22, 2020
Senior forward Yanni Wetzell attempts to get to the basket in the Aztecs' 68-55 win over Nevada on Jan. 18 at Viejas Arena.

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

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
January 18, 2020
Senior guard KJ Feagin shoots over a Boise State defender during the Aztecs' 83-65 win on Jan. 11 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Feagin’s season-high scoring keeps Aztecs undefeated in win over Boise State

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
January 11, 2020
Senior guard Taylor Kalmer drives down the lane in the Aztecs' 70-47 loss to the Toreros on Dec. 11 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Kalmer, Terry guide Aztecs to 67-60 overtime win over Wyoming

by Breven Honda, Staff Writer
January 8, 2020
Rocky Long gives his final interviews to the media as head coach of San Diego State football on Jan. 8.

[Photo] Rocky Long retires as Aztecs’ head coach, Brady Hoke to take over

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
January 8, 2020
Senior guard Taylor Kalmer follows through on a jump shot during the Aztecs’ 55-45 win over Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 17, 2019 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs hold off Utah State, earn second Mountain West win

by Cristian Alvarez, Staff Writer
January 4, 2020
SDSU junior center Keith Ismael looks down the field during the Aztecs' 23-14 win over UCLA on Sept. 7 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

[Photo] Q&A: Keith Ismael discusses decision to forgo senior season and enter 2020 NFL Draft

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
December 23, 2019
JD wicker

Sophomore running back Jordan Byrd embraces senior quarterback Ryan Agnew after a touchdown run.

[Photo] Aztecs stump Central Michigan 48-11 in New Mexico Bowl, finish 2019 with 10 wins

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
December 21, 2019
Sophomore guard Sophia Ramos calls a play during the Aztecs’ 55-45 win over Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 17 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Sophia Ramos returns home after career-high showing against California Baptist

by Cristian Alvarez, Staff Writer
December 21, 2019
Senior linebacker Kyahva Tezino reacts after a play during the Aztecs' 13-3 victory over BYU on Nov. 30

[Photo] A conversation with Aztec football seniors: Players reflect back on favorite memories on the Mesa

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
December 21, 2019
Senior guard KJ Feagin shoots a 3-point jumper in the Aztecs' 92-48 win over San Diego Christian on Dec. 18 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] 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
Senior forward Yanni Wetzell scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in the Aztecs' 92–48 victory over San Diego Christian on Dec. 18.

[Photo] No. 20 Aztecs blowout San Diego Christian, improve to 11–0 behind Wetzell’s 17 points

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2019
Sophomore guard Sophia Ramos attempts to shrug off a San Diego defender in the Aztecs' 70-47 loss to the Toreros on Dec. 11 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs drop seventh game of the season in 70-47 loss to San Diego

by Reese Savoie, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jesse Matthews runs upfield during the Aztecs' 23-14 win over UCLA on Sept. 7 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

[Photo] Walk-on wide receiver Jeese Matthews earns scholarship

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
December 10, 2019
Redshirt freshman wide receiver Jesse Matthews runs upfield during the Aztecs' 23-14 win over UCLA on Sept. 7 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Senior linebacker Kyahva Tezino reacts after a play during the Aztecs' 13-3 victory over BYU on Nov. 30

[Photo] Aztecs assigned to play in New Mexico Bowl against Central Michigan

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
December 8, 2019
Junior safety Tariq Thompson during San Diego State's 13–3 victory over BYU.

[Photo] Column: Cheez-It Bowl against Big 12 opponent presents best-case bowl scenario for Aztecs

by Michael Cline, Assistant News Editor
December 5, 2019
Junior guard Téa Adams goes up for a contested layup during the Aztecs' 55-45 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 17 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs drop post-Thanksgiving game to Arkansas State

by Cristian Alvarez, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019
BYU came into the game averaging 42.7 points in its last four games. San Diego State's defense held the Cougars to three points during the Aztecs' 13-3 victory on Nov. 30 at SDCCU Stadium.

[Photo] San Diego State shuts down BYU 13-3 in regular-season finale

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
November 30, 2019
Junior guard Trey Pulliam looks to drive the paint during the Aztecs' 62-49 win over Tennessee State on Nov. 25 at Viejas Arena.

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

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2019
Sophomore forward Aguek Arop (right) is pumped up after a play during the Aztecs' 62-49 win over Tennessee State on Nov. 25 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs overcome rough shooting night in victory over Tennessee State

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
November 25, 2019
Sophomore forward Mallory Adams drives left during the Aztecs' 55-45 win over the Titans on Nov. 17 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Aztecs rebound their way to victory over Cal State Fullerton

by Breven Honda, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
Redshirt freshman defensive lineman (65) takes down Nevada redshirt freshman quarterback Carson Strong during the Aztecs' 17-13 loss to the Wolf Pack on Nov. 9 at SDCCU Stadium.

[Photo] Aztecs look to rebound in rivalry game against Fresno State

by Kyle Betz, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
Senior linebacker Kyahva Tezino makes a tackle in the Aztecs' 17-13 loss to Nevada on Nov. 9 at SDCCU Stadium. Tezino finished the game recording nine total tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and a sack.

[Photo] No. 24 SDSU’s four-game winning streak snapped in 17-13 loss to Nevada

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
November 10, 2019
Then-freshman guard Sophia Ramos looks to drive the ball down the lane in the Aztecs’ 87-81 loss to Fresno State last season on Jan. 23 at Viejas Arena.

[Photo] Sophia Ramos heads into year two after strong freshman campaign

by Cristian Alvarez, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
Sophomore running back Kaegun Williams runs through the Spartan defense during the Aztecs' 27-17 victory over San José State on Oct. 19 at CEFCU Stadium. Williams returned the opening kickoff for a 95-yard touchdown.

[Photo] Aztec running backs star in road victory over San José State

by Aaron Tolentino, Sports Editor
October 19, 2019
Junior midfielders Phoebe Leitch (left) and Chloe Frisch (right) celebrate a goal during the Aztecs' 4-1 win over Nevada on Oct. 6 at the SDSU Sports Deck.

[Photo] Aztecs’ win streak hits three against Nevada

by Alexa Gutierrez, Contributor
October 10, 2019
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