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San Diego State forward Matt Mitchell (11) releases a 3-point shot as Nevada forward Tre Coleman (14) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Aztecs look to break Syracuse’s suffocating 2-3 zone defense

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego State forward Keshad Johnson (0) and forward Aguek Arop (33) celebrate after a 62-58 win over Boise State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb 27, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mitchell, Shackel lead No. 22 Aztecs to 10th straight win

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell shoots during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mitchell, Schakel lead SDSU to 73-58 win over No. 22 UCLA

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo, UCLA guard Chris Smith (5) drives to the basket as Southern California forward Onyeka Okongwu defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Los Angeles. After flirting with the NBA draft, Smith has returned to UCLA for the 2020-21 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

SDSU gets rare visit from No. 22 UCLA for season opener

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Aztecs extend Dutcher’s contract 3 years through 2026

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Utah State's Sam Merrill looks to pass as San Diego State's Malachi Flynn defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Mountain West Conference men's tournament championship Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

No. 6 Aztecs hope for rest, not rust, during long layoff

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Another banner, No. 1 seed on line for No. 5 Aztecs in March

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego State players sit on the bench during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UNLV, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in San Diego. UNLV won 66-63. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

First loss doesn’t sit well with No. 5 San Diego State

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Air Force forward Lavelle Scottie, center, passes the ball as San Diego State guards Jordan Schakel, left, and KJ Feagin defend in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Feagin scores 21, No. 4 San Diego St beats Air Force 89-74

By DENNIS GEORGATOS - Associated Press

Former San Diego State forward Kawhi Leonard, right, reacts alongside former San Diego State coach Steve Fisher as Leonard's No 15 jersey is retired during a halftime ceremony in San Diego State's NCAA college basketball game against Utah State, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mitchell, No. 4 SDSU rally to beat Utah State 80-68

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, San Diego State guard Malachi Flynn, left, guards Boise State guard RayJ Dennis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in San Diego. It's almost like coach Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs won the lottery. Tired of losing at their old schools, big man Yanni Wetzell and guards Flynn and KJ Feagin transferred to San Diego State after being lured by the prospect of winning and going to the NCAA Tournament. And boy, have they ever won, to the point that they've matched some accomplishments by the breakthrough 2010-11 team led by the most famous player in program history, Kawhi Leonard.(AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Trio of transfers powering Dutcher’s undefeated No. 4 Aztecs

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego State's Yanni Wetzell drives past Fresno State's Nate Grimes during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fresno, Calif., Tuesday Jan. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)

No. 7 Aztecs own ‘The Map’ as nation’s last undefeated team

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego State guard Malachi Flynn (22) goes to the basket as Fresno State guard Anthony Holland (25) looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in San Diego. San Diego won 61-52. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

No. 13 San Diego State beats Fresno State to stay undefeated

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Flynn, Mensah help SDSU beat Grand Canyon, 86-61

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego State's Matt Mitchell, right, and Nevada's Tre'Shawn Thurman reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

San Diego State beats No 14 Nevada 65-56 in MWC semifinals

By ADAM SOBOLESKI - Associated Press

San Diego State forward Aguek Arop, center left, is swarmed by fans after San Diego State defeated Nevada 65-57 in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Dutcher, SDSU stir up MWC by beating Musselman’s Wolf Pack

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

Mitchell leads SDSU to 99-46 win vs Division II Toros

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

SDSU extends coach Brian Dutcher’s contract through 2022-23

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San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher shouts a play to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nevada in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Friday, March 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)

After replacing Fisher, Dutcher guides SDSU back to NCAAs

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

San Diego State forward Malik Pope (21) looks to pass as Nevada guard Jordan Caroline (24) and forward Cody Martin (11), right, defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 3, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Aztecs need to run table in Vegas to get back to NCAAs

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press