What conference does San Diego State Men's Basketball compete in?

San Diego State Aztecs Men's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.

Where does San Diego State play men's basketball home games?

San Diego State Men's Basketball plays home games at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA.

Who is the head coach of San Diego State Men's Basketball?

The head coach of San Diego State Aztecs Men's Basketball is Brian Dutcher.

When was San Diego State Men's Basketball program established?

The establishment date for San Diego State Men's Basketball is not currently available.

SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Mountain West ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Nestled in Southern California with 38,369 students, San Diego State operates one of college basketball's most balanced programs under coach Brian Dutcher, whose tenure has consistently produced tournament-caliber teams. The Aztecs averaged 79.8 points per game while holding opponents to just 69.3, demonstrating the defensive discipline that Dutcher has emphasized since arriving on campus. At Viejas Arena, the team posted a dominant 12-2 home record while compiling an 18-6 overall mark and 8-2 conference standing in Mountain West play.

Away from their campus fortress, SDSU has struggled with execution, managing only a 6-4 record in road contests despite maintaining efficient scoring numbers. With 15 players on the roster competing for minutes, the Aztecs have constructed their success through measured contributions across multiple lineups rather than star-driven performances. Dutcher's program balances offensive production with suffocating perimeter defense, a combination that positions San Diego State as a legitimate threat in postseason play when tournament selection arrives.

KEY FACTS

School	San Diego State University
Sport	Men's Basketball
Conference	Mountain West Conference
Division	D1-FBS
Location	San Diego, California
Venue	Viejas Arena
Head Coach	Brian Dutcher

ROSTER (2025-26)

#	Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Class
21	Miles Byrd	G	6' 6"	190 lbs	Junior
5	Pharaoh Compton	F	6' 7"	235 lbs	Sophomore
10	BJ Davis	G	6' 2"	175 lbs	Junior
6	Latrell Davis	G	6' 3"	217 lbs	Junior
24	Taj DeGourville	G	6' 5"	215 lbs	Sophomore
39	Reese Dixon-Waters	G	6' 5"	215 lbs	Senior
9	Raymar Gonzales	G	6' 3"	170 lbs	Freshman
0	Magoon Gwath	F	7' 0"	210 lbs	Sophomore
3	Elzie Harrington	G	6' 5"	190 lbs	Freshman
40	Miles Heide	F	6' 9"	240 lbs	Junior
7	Cam Lawin	G	6' 3"	185 lbs	Junior
33	Thokbor Majak	F	7' 1"	215 lbs	Freshman
4	Sean Newman Jr.	G	6' 1"	170 lbs	Senior
25	Jeremiah Oden	F	6' 8"	215 lbs	Senior
8	Tae Simmons	F	6' 6"	225 lbs	Freshman

SEASON RECORD

22-11

Overall

16-3

Home

6-8

Away

12-7

Conference

78.2 PPG / 71.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

Date	Opponent	H/A	Result	Venue
Nov 5	Long Beach State Beach	Home	W 77-45	Viejas Arena
Nov 9	Idaho State Bengals	Home	W 73-57	Viejas Arena
Nov 19	Troy Trojans	Home	L 107-108	Viejas Arena
Nov 25	Michigan Wolverines	Away	L 54-94	Michelob ULTRA Arena
Nov 26	Oregon Ducks	Away	W 97-80	Michelob ULTRA Arena
Nov 27	Baylor Bears	Home	L 81-91	Michelob ULTRA Arena
Dec 4	Utah Valley Wolverines	Home	W 77-66	Viejas Arena
Dec 11	Lamar Cardinals	Home	W 89-71	Viejas Arena
Dec 18	Air Force Falcons	Home	W 81-58	Viejas Arena
Dec 21	Arizona Wildcats	Away	L 45-68	Mortgage Matchup Center
Dec 22	Whittier Poets	Home	W 121-59	Viejas Arena
Dec 31	San José State Spartans	Away	W 81-68	Provident Credit Union Event Center
Jan 4	Boise State Broncos	Home	W 110-107	Viejas Arena
Jan 7	Nevada Wolf Pack	Away	W 73-68	Lawlor Events Center
Jan 11	Fresno State Bulldogs	Home	W 71-52	Viejas Arena
Jan 15	Wyoming Cowboys	Away	W 74-57	Arena-Auditorium
Jan 18	New Mexico Lobos	Home	W 83-79	Viejas Arena
Jan 22	Grand Canyon Lopes	Away	L 69-70	Global Credit Union Arena
Jan 24	UNLV Rebels	Away	W 82-71	Thomas & Mack Center
Jan 29	Colorado State Rams	Home	W 73-50	Viejas Arena
Jan 31	Utah State Aggies	Away	L 66-71	Dee Glen Smith Spectrum
Feb 4	Wyoming Cowboys	Home	W 72-63	Viejas Arena
Feb 8	Air Force Falcons	Away	W 88-54	Clune Arena
Feb 15	Nevada Wolf Pack	Home	W 71-57	Viejas Arena
Feb 18	Grand Canyon Lopes	Home	L 63-73	Viejas Arena
Feb 21	Colorado State Rams	Away	L 74-83	Moby Arena
Feb 26	Utah State Aggies	Home	W 89-72	Viejas Arena
Feb 28	New Mexico Lobos	Away	L 76-81	The Pit
Mar 4	Boise State Broncos	Away	L 77-86	ExtraMile Arena
Mar 7	UNLV Rebels	Home	W 89-86	Viejas Arena
Mar 13	Colorado State Rams	Home	W 71-62	Thomas & Mack Center
Mar 14	New Mexico Lobos	Home	W 64-62	Thomas & Mack Center
Mar 14	Utah State Aggies	Away	L 62-73	Thomas & Mack Center

ANALYTICS

+7.2

Pt Diff

Streak

61.0%

SOS

#69

T-Rank

Barthag: 0.7806

#156

106.1

Adj O

#14

95.0

Adj D

Last 5: 3-2Last 10: 5-5Best W Streak: 7Worst L Streak: 2

View full analytics →

OTHER SPORTS AT SAN DIEGO STATE

Baseball Football Men's Cross Country Men's Golf Men's Soccer Men's Swimming & Diving Men's Tennis Softball Women's Basketball Women's Cross Country Women's Golf Women's Lacrosse Women's Soccer Women's Swimming & Diving Women's Tennis Women's Volleyball

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS

MORE MEN'S BASKETBALL IN CALIFORNIA

Browse all NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in California.

California Men's Basketball Programs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does San Diego State Men's Basketball compete in?: San Diego State Aztecs Men's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does San Diego State play men's basketball home games?: San Diego State Men's Basketball plays home games at Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA.
Who is the head coach of San Diego State Men's Basketball?: The head coach of San Diego State Aztecs Men's Basketball is Brian Dutcher.
When was San Diego State Men's Basketball program established?: The establishment date for San Diego State Men's Basketball is not currently available.