Men's Basketball Poll

#24 San Diego State Aztecs

2024

Overall Record

24-10

Last Game

vs Boise State L 77-79

Conference Record

11-7

Next Game

@Boise State 03/08/2024

New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino celebrates with the net after his team defeated San Diego State in an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

New Mexico Lobos eager to prove Mountain West’s strength during March Madness

Jamal Mashburn Jr. feels the New Mexico Lobos are peaking at the right time. They don’t care some believe they were seeded 11th.

UConn center Donovan Clingan reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big East men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

March Madness: No. 1 UConn arrives in Brooklyn chasing back-to-back titles in stacked East Region

FILE - TCU forward JaKobe Coles (21) drives the lane for a basket past Arizona State forwards Alonzo Gaffney (32) and Warren Washington (22) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, March 17, 2023, in Denver. Coles hit the winning shot with 1.5 seconds left in the first round to beat Arizona State. (AP Photo/John Leyba, File)

March Madness is known for late-game winners. The guys who hit those last year are back for more

New Mexico forward Mustapha Amzil (22) shoots between San Diego State forward Elijah Saunders (25) and guard Reese Waters (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Mountain West Conference tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

New Mexico fends off San Diego State 68-61 for MWC title, automatic berth in NCAA Tournament

San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee (13) dunks against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

San Diego State knocks off No. 18 Utah State 86-70 in MWC semifinals

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San Diego State Aztecs play the UAB Blazers in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs play the UAB Blazers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.

San Diego State Aztecs and UAB Blazers play in the first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs face the UAB Blazers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

San Diego State Aztecs and New Mexico Lobos play for MWC Championship

The San Diego State Aztecs and the New Mexico Lobos meet in the MWC Championship. Saturday’s game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Utah State plays San Diego State in MWC Tournament

The No. 18 Utah State Aggies play in the MWC Tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs. Friday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

LeDee, San Diego State knock off UNLV 74-71 in OT in Mountain West quarterfinals

Jaedon LeDee scored 34 points, including seven in the overtime, as the San Diego State Aztecs took down the UNLV Rebels 74-71 in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament

UNLV Rebels play in MWC Tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs

The UNLV Rebels play in the MWC Tournament against the San Diego State Aztecs. The teams meet Thursday for the third time this season.

UNLV Rebels take on the San Diego State Aztecs in MWC Tournament

The UNLV Rebels and San Diego State Aztecs meet in the MWC Tournament. Thursday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

Boise State guard Max Rice (12) celebrates after hitting a 3-point shot against San Diego State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, March 8, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Martin’s free throws, Rice’s 3-point heave carry Boise State over No. 21 SDSU, 79-77 in OT

Cam Martin made two free throws with 1.7 seconds left and Max Rice heaved in a highlight-reel 3-pointer from about 40 feet earlier in overtime for Boise State, which stunned No. 21 San Diego State 79-77 to keep alive its chances of sharing the Mountain West title.

LeDee, No. 21 San Diego State Aztecs host the Boise State Broncos

Boise State travels to No. 21 San Diego State in MWC play Friday. Friday’s game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

FILE - San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Dutcher has experienced all 25 seasons of Mountain West basketball and he's never seen anything like this one. A season after Dutcher's San Diego State Aztecs became the first Mountain West team to reach the Final Four, the conference could have a record six teams reach the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski,File)

‘Dynamic’ Mountain West hoops race could see 6 teams move on to March Madness

Brian Dutcher has experienced all 25 seasons of Mountain West basketball and he’s never seen one as crazy as this one.

Boise State takes on No. 21 San Diego State for conference showdown

The No. 21 San Diego State Aztecs will take on conference opponent Boise State. Friday’s game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against UNLV on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

San Diego State’s Brian Dutcher signs contract extension through 2027-28 season

San Diego State basketball coach Brian Dutcher has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Aztecs through the 2027-28 season.

UNLV forward Karl Jones (22) reacts after scoring against San Diego State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier)

Thomas’ 19 points and tiebreaking basket lead UNLV to 62-58 win over No. 21 San Diego State

Dedan Thomas scored 19 points and put UNLV ahead for good on a 19-foot jumper with 18.6 seconds left, giving the Rebels a 62-58 victory over No. 21 San Diego State.

No. 21 San Diego State visits UNLV after LeDee’s 27-point game

No. 21 San Diego State faces the UNLV Rebels after Jaedon LeDee scored 27 points in the Aztecs’ 72-64 win over the San Jose State Spartans.

No. 20 San Diego State faces UNLV after LeDee’s 27-point outing

No. 20 San Diego State visits the UNLV Rebels after Jaedon LeDee scored 27 points in the Aztecs’ 72-64 victory against the San Jose State Spartans.

San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee (13) looks for a shot against San Jose State forward Diogo Seixas (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

LeDee has 27 points, 11 rebounds to lead No. 20 SDSU to a 72-64 win against San Jose State

Jaedon LeDee had 27 points — 21 in the second half — and 11 rebounds for No. 20 San Diego State, which held off last-place San Jose State 72-64 to keep pace in the tight Mountain West Conference race.

Fresno State hosts Brown and No. 22 Utah State

No. 22 Utah State visits the Fresno State Bulldogs after Darius Brown II scored 25 points in the Aggies’ 68-63 win against the San Diego State Aztecs.

LeDee leads No. 20 San Diego State against San Jose State after 22-point game

No. 20 San Diego State hosts the San Jose State Spartans after Jaedon LeDee scored 22 points in San Diego State’s 73-41 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Brown and Utah State host Fresno State

Utah State visits the Fresno State Bulldogs after Darius Brown II scored 25 points in the Aggies’ 68-63 victory over the San Diego State Aztecs.

No. 19 San Diego State hosts San Jose State after LeDee’s 22-point outing

No. 19 San Diego State hosts the San Jose State Spartans after Jaedon LeDee scored 22 points in San Diego State’s 73-41 victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs.

San Diego State forward Jaedon LeDee drives against Fresno State's Leo Colimerio, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)

No. 19 San Diego State routs Fresno State 73-41 behind Jaedon LeDee’s 22 points and 11 rebounds

Jaedon LeDee scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and No. 19 San Diego State routed Fresno State 73-41.

LeDee and No. 19 San Diego State host Fresno State

No. 19 San Diego State faces the Fresno State Bulldogs after Jaedon LeDee scored 23 points in the Aztecs’ 68-63 loss to the Utah State Aggies.

Fresno State hosts LeDee and No. 19 San Diego State

No. 19 San Diego State plays the Fresno State Bulldogs after Jaedon LeDee scored 23 points in the Aztecs’ 68-63 loss to the Utah State Aggies.

Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner, left, drives against UConn's Samson Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

No. 15 Creighton knocks off top-ranked UConn 85-66

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Steven Ashworth scored 16 of his 20 points in the first half as Creighton built a double-digit lead, and the No. 15 Bluejays knocked off UConn 85-66 Tuesday night for the program’s first win over a No. 1-ranked team.

Utah State guard Darius Brown II (10) reacts after making a 3-pointer against San Diego State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)

Darius Brown II, Utah State take over first in Mountain West, beating No. 19 San Diego State 68-63

Darius Brown II scored a season-high 25 points and Utah State beat No. 19 San Diego State 68-63 to take sole possession of first place in the Mountain West Conference.

No. 19 San Diego State visits Utah State after LeDee’s 23-point game

No. 19 San Diego State visits the Utah State Aggies after Jaedon LeDee scored 23 points in the Aztecs’ 81-70 victory against the New Mexico Lobos.

Utah State hosts LeDee and San Diego State

San Diego State takes on the Utah State Aggies after Jaedon LeDee scored 23 points in the Aztecs’ 81-70 win over the New Mexico Lobos.

LeDee leads San Diego State against New Mexico after 27-point game

San Diego State plays the New Mexico Lobos after Jaedon LeDee scored 27 points in San Diego State’s 71-55 victory against the Colorado State Rams.

New Mexico visits San Diego State after LeDee’s 27-point showing

San Diego State hosts the New Mexico Lobos after Jaedon LeDee scored 27 points in San Diego State’s 71-55 victory against the Colorado State Rams.

Colorado State visits San Diego State after LeDee’s 20-point game

San Diego State plays the Colorado State Rams after Jaedon LeDee scored 20 points in San Diego State’s 70-66 overtime loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack.