The Aztecs’ play has been reliable overall, especially when it comes to 3-point shooting. The club is hoping to keep up their strong play as they travel to Reno to play the Wolf Pack. They have a 46.2% shooting average in their last three games. The success of the club has been largely attributed to players like Darrion Trammell, Micah Parrish, Reese Waters, Adam Seiko, and Matt Bradley. The club is prepared to play Nevada in Reno thanks to Jaedon LeDee’s dominant paint job and strong defence.
Reno Showdown Set by Aztecs’ Hot 3-Point Shooting
In collegiate hoops, a strategically placed hot run can mean the difference between victory and defeat. The No. 24 San Diego State Aztecs are riding high on a wave of scorching 3-point shooting that has vaulted them to the top of the standings as they get ready to play Nevada in a Mountain West Conference matchup.
The Aztecs’ play has been reliable overall, especially when it comes to 3-point shooting. The club is hoping to keep up their strong play as they travel to Reno to play the Wolf Pack. They have a 46.2% shooting average in their last three games.
The success of the club has been greatly attributed to players like Darrion Trammell, Micah Parrish, Reese Waters, Adam Seiko, and Matt Bradley. With a noteworthy improvement in his 3-point shooting percentage to 42.9%, Bradley in particular has been exceptional.
The Periphery Game: Presenting Prospects
Jaedon LeDee, the team’s power forward, should see more opportunities to score if the perimeter players continue to perform well. LeDee is a top player for the Aztecs, averaging 20.0 points per game. The team’s strong perimeter defence directly contributes to his ability to dominate in the paint.
Reese Waters, who has averaged 1.6 made 3-pointers per game over the last ten games for San Diego State, has been crucial in this aspect. The Aztecs can spread the floor and create opportunities for their big guys to shine because of their impressive shooting percentage.
Championships Are Won by Defence: The Aztecs’ Stronghold
However, the Aztecs’ offence isn’t the only thing drawing attention. Their defence has also been excellent; in a recent game against Air Force, they held Air Force to just 43 points, demonstrating their defensive strength.
The Aztecs must concentrate on staying in form as they get ready to play Nevada, especially on defence and 3-point shooting. The Wolf Pack, who just defeated Utah State and are also in excellent condition, will want to disrupt the Aztecs’ hegemony on the court.
The team’s top scorer, guard Jarod Lucas of Nevada, will be hoping to get back after being restricted to just nine points in the last game against San Diego State. Instead of emphasising 3-point shooting, the coach wants the team focus on physical play and the paint.
The stage is set for an interesting game because to the Aztecs’ excellent defence and scorching 3-point shooting. They could win and further strengthen their place in the conference standings if they can stay on track and keep being the best team behind the 3-point arc.
Every game matters in the quick-paced world of college basketball. The Aztecs are aware that their ability to play well under duress and preserve their excellent form on the court will be crucial to their victory as they get ready to play the Wolf Pack. The Aztecs are prepared to take on the task as the stage is set for a confrontation in Reno.
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For the fourth time this season, junior wing Reese Waters led San Diego State in scoring (15 points) versus Air Force. He accomplished this by making a career-high five of eight free throws from the bonus distance.
Micah Parrish, a senior wing, scored in double figures for the thirteenth time this season, his 22nd as an Aztec, and his fifty-fifth time overall at Air Force. For the 18th time this season and the 37th time in his college career, senior big Jaedon LeDee led the Aztecs in rebounding with nine rebounds against Air Force. In 2023–24, he scored in double figures for the 22nd time in 22 contests.
Senior guard Lamont Butler scored 11 points in the final seconds of the Air Force game to record his 10th game of the year and 36th game overall in which he has scored in double figures.
At Air Force, senior forward Jay Pal earned a season-high three blocks.It is Brian Dutcher’s sixth season as head coach of San Diego State and his 25th year as an Aztec coach. Over his more than six years as head coach, he has guided the Aztecs to five conference championships, six trips to the Mountain West championship game, an overall record of 169-52 (.765), a spot in the 2023 NCAA national championship game, and two awards for Mountain West Conference and National Coach of the Year.
