Getting this deep into the NCAA tournament has been a long time coming for the program, and it could enhance the Aztecs’ future.
Yes, San Diego State men’s basketball has come a long way. It has, indeed, been nearly a quarter of a century since Steve Fisher arrived at the school, a former national championship coach at Michigan taking on the challenge of a program that had one winning season in 15 years.
But here’s the thing: San Diego State basketball has long since gotten past the “coming out of nowhere” stage, even if much of the public outside of its own city hadn’t noticed. And reaching the Final Four,, was a first for the school but far from the first time they’ve had the opportunity. “I didn’t play that much throughout the year,” forward Nathan Mensah, one of four players left from that team, told reporters during the Aztecs’ availability Saturday in Louisville. “I could only play 10 games, and I was hoping to get back on track and play NCAA tournament for the seniors. I feel like now we are here to represent them also and they feel proud about what we have accomplished and what we are capable of doing in this tournament.
“I tell them, if you are fortunate enough to play at the next level in the NBA, guess what? You’re going to be asked to come off the bench and make your first shot,’” Dutcher said. “If you can’t do that, you won’t play in the league very long. You have to embrace whatever role you play in. I’ve got a group that’s been able to do that.”
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