San Diego State opens the 2025-26 men’s basketball season on Tuesday night with a game against Long Beach State at Viejas Arena.
This year’s team includes the Mountain West’s preseason player of the year (Miles Byrd) and preseason newcomer of the year (Elzie Harrington). Not surprisingly, SDSU is the unanimous choice to win the league.
Here’s a player-by-player look at the Aztecs’ roster ahead of the season’s tipoff:
0 Magoon Gwath
Position: Forward
Height: 7-0
Weight: 212 pounds
Year: Redshirt sophomore
Breakdown: After flirting with the transfer portal and NBA Draft, the Mountain West freshman and defensive player of the year had knee surgery and is on track for a mid-November return.
Elzie Harrington #3 of San Diego State looks on during their game against the San Diego Torer

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