San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball

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San Diego State Aztecs
men's basketball
2024–25 San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team
UniversitySan Diego State University
First season1921–22
All-time record1,485–1,125 (.569)
Head coachBrian Dutcher (8th season)
ConferenceMountain West
(Pac-12 in 2026–27)
LocationSan Diego, California
ArenaViejas Arena
(capacity: 12,414)
NicknameAztecs
Student sectionThe Show
ColorsScarlet and black[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away
Alternate jersey
Team colours
Alternate
NCAA tournament runner-up
2023
NCAA tournament Final Four
2023
NCAA tournament Elite Eight
1957*, 1967*, 2023
NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen
1957*, 1967*, 2011, 2014, 2023, 2024
NCAA tournament round of 32
1957*, 1967*, 1968*, 1975, 1976, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023, 2024
NCAA tournament appearances
1957*, 1967*, 1968*, 1975, 1976, 1985, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
*at Division II level
Conference tournament champions
Mountain West: 2002, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023
WAC: 1985
PCAA: 1976
Conference regular season champions
Mountain West: 2006, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2023
PCAA: 1977, 1978

The San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball team is the men's college basketball program that represents San Diego State University. The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW). The team plays its home games at Viejas Arena.

The Aztecs have been to sixteen NCAA Division I tournaments since joining NCAA Division I in 1969, last appearing in the tournament in 2024. In the 2023 NCAA tournament, they reached the Final Four for the first time in program history, losing to UConn in the championship game. In the Mountain West Conference, the Aztecs have won seven tournament championships and nine regular season titles.

Notable alumni include NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tony Gwynn, who played both basketball and baseball for the Aztecs.

Team history

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See also: List of San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball seasons

The Aztecs first began play during the 1921–22 basketball season. The team played that season, as well as the next three, as part of the Southern California Junior College Conference due to proximity to other schools, despite the fact that that SDSU (then known as San Diego Normal School) was not a junior college itself.[2] The Aztecs joined the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) in 1926 following a season as an independent, and competed in the NAIA until 1956, when they transitioned to the newly founded NCAA Division II. They competed in six NAIA Men's Basketball Championships. Finishing as runners up in 1939 and in 1940, the Aztecs finally prevailed and won the 1941 NAIA Division I men's basketball tournament.[3] After competing in NCAA Division II from 1956 until 1969 they became an NCAA Division I school in the fall of 1969. The Aztecs moved from the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA), which is now known as the Big West Conference, to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) in 1978.[4] In 1999, the Aztecs left the WAC and became a charter member of the Mountain West Conference.[5] Prior to entering the Mountain West, the team had been to three NCAA Division I men's basketball tournaments. During their time in the MWC, the Aztecs have won several conference championships and have been to nine NCAA tournaments and four NIT tournaments.[5] In the 2010–11 season, the Aztecs were ranked as high as 4th in the nation and won their first ever games in the NCAA tournament, reaching the Sweet Sixteen.[6] Following the 2013–14 season, the team reached its second Sweet Sixteen. In the 2019–20 season, the Aztecs finished with a 30–2 record for their best winning percentage in team history. The team spent seven straight weeks in the top 5 of both the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll, finishing the season at #6 in both polls. The 2020 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament was cancelled at the end of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 2022–2023 season, the Aztecs reached their third Sweet Sixteen, first Elite Eight with a win over #1 Alabama, and first Final Four. The win over Creighton on March 26 in the South Region Final gave them their first Region championship in program history. On April 1, they became the first team from the Mountain West Conference to reach the National Championship after defeating FAU 72–71 on a buzzer-beating shot by point guard Lamont Butler. In the 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game, the Aztecs were defeated by the University of Connecticut Huskies by a score of 59–76.[7]

Rivalries

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The Aztecs have three rivalries, the UNLV Rebels, the USD Toreros, and the BYU Cougars. The rivalry with the Rebels was especially fierce between the years 2010–2013, however the rivalry has cooled down significantly due to the one-sided nature of the affair. San Diego State has won 22 of 24 games against UNLV from 2014 to 2024. The USD Toreros are the Aztecs' crosstown rivals and play them near-annually in the City Championship. The Aztecs' rivalry with the BYU Cougars has been partially dormant since 2011, when the Cougars left the MWC for the WCC. The teams still play occasionally in non-conference games.

Viejas Arena

Facilities

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Viejas Arena

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Viejas Arena (officially Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl) is a multi-purpose arena located in San Diego, California on the campus of San Diego State University. The arena opened in 1997 and seats 12,414 for basketball and up to 12,845 for concerts.

Viejas Arena is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs men's and women's basketball teams. The arena also hosts the San Diego Mojo of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The arena features an "open-air" concourse design that allows fans to experience breaks, concessions, and event activities for games, concerts, and other events outdoors.

Prior to the opening of the arena, men's basketball played its home games primarily at Peterson Gymnasium (located across the street from Viejas Arena and the current home to the Aztec women's volleyball team), and, for more than 30 years, played on-and-off at the San Diego Sports Arena.[8][9][10]

Jeff Jacobs JAM Center

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In 2015, the San Diego State Athletics Department opened an on-campus state-of-the-art practice facility, The Jeff Jacobs JAM Center, for the Aztec men's basketball and women's basketball teams.[11]

Head coaches

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As of the 2022 Media Guide

Name Seasons Record Percentage
C.E. Peterson 1921–1926 70–30 .700
Tom McMullen 1926–1929 23–17 .575
Morris Gross 1929–1942 190–85 .690
Don DeLauer 1942–1943 14–9 .609
Alex Alexander 1943–1945 17–26 .395
Charlie Smith 1945–1948 45–36 .563
George Ziegenfuss 1948–1969 316–229 .580
Dick Davis 1969–1974 65–67 .492
Tim Vezie 1974–1979 77–62 .554
Smokey Gaines 1979–1987 112–117 .489
Jim Brandenburg 1987–1991 52–87 .356
Jim Harrick Jr. (Interim coach) 1992 0–7 .000
Tony Fuller 1992–1994 20–37 .351
Fred Trenkle 1994–1999 55–83 .399
*Steve Fisher 1999–2017 386–209 .648
Brian Dutcher 2017–Present 151–46 .766
Through April 2nd 2023.

Postseason

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NCAA Division I tournament results

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The Aztecs have appeared in the NCAA Division I tournament 16 times, with a combined record of 13–16. They have reached the Sweet Sixteen four times, in 2011, 2014, 2023, and 2024; in 2023 they reached the Elite Eight, the Final Four, and the National Championship, all for the first time. Additionally, at 30–2 and ranked in the Top 10 they were considered a virtual lock for the 2020 NCAA Tournament, which was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1975 N/A Round of 32 UNLV L 80–90
1976 N/A Round of 32 UCLA L 64–74
1985 13 Round of 64 (4) UNLV L 80–85
2002 13 First Round (4) Illinois L 64–93
2006 11 First Round (6) Indiana L 83–87
2010 11 First Round (6) Tennessee L 59–62
2011 2 First Round
Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen		 (15) Northern Colorado
(7) Temple
(3) Connecticut		 W 68–50
W 71–64 2OT
L 67–74
2012 6 First Round (11) NC State L 65–79
2013 7 First Round
Round of 32		 (10) Oklahoma
(15) Florida Gulf Coast		 W 70–55
L 71–81
2014 4 First Round
Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen		 (13) New Mexico State
(12) North Dakota State
(1) Arizona		 W 73–69 OT
W 63–44
L 64–70
2015 8 First Round
Round of 32		 (9) St. John's
(1) Duke		 W 76–64
L 49–68
2018 11 First Round (6) Houston L 65–67
2021 6 First Round (11) Syracuse L 62–78
2022 8 First Round (9) Creighton L 69–72 OT
2023 5 First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
Final Four
National Championship		 (12) Charleston
(13) Furman
(1) Alabama
(6) Creighton
(9) Florida Atlantic
(4) UConn		 W 63–57
W 75–52
W 71–64
W 57–56
W 72–71
L 59–76
2024 5 First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen		 (12) UAB
(13) Yale
(1) UConn		 W 69–65
W 85–57
L 52–82

NCAA Tournament seeding history

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The NCAA began seeding the tournament with the 1978 edition with the present seeding format beginning the following year.

Years → '85 '02 '06 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '18 '21 '22 '23
Seeds → 13 13 11 11 2 6 7 4 8 11 6 8 5

NIT results

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The Aztecs have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) six times, with a combined record of 8–6.

Year Round Opponent Result
1982 First round UC Irvine L 69–70
2003 First round
Second Round		 UC Santa Barbara
Texas Tech		 W 67–62
L 57–48
2007 First round
Second Round		 Missouri State
Syracuse		 W 74–70
L 64–80
2008 First round Florida L 49–73
2009 First round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals		 Weber State
Kansas State
Saint Mary's
Baylor		 W 65–49
W 70–52
W 70–66
L 62–76
2016 First round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals		 IPFW
Washington
Georgia Tech
George Washington		 W 79–55
W 93–78
W 72–56
L 46–65

NCAA Division II tournament results

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The Aztecs appeared in the NCAA Division II tournament three times, with a combined record of 5–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
1957 Regional semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight		 Chapman
Regis
Cal State Los Angeles		 W 75–56
W 81–78
L 55–57
1967 Regional semifinals
Regional Finals
Elite Eight		 Portland State
Nevada Southern
Illinois State		 W 101–73
W 88–71
L 76–77 3OT
1968 Regional semifinals
Regional 3rd-place game		 UC Irvine
UC Davis		 L 69–78
W 79–72

NAIA tournament results

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The Aztecs have appeared in the NAIA tournament five times. Their combined record is 15–4. They were NAIA national champions in 1941.

Year Round Opponent Result
1939 First round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship		 Northern State
East Texas State
Manchester
Peru State
Southwestern (KS)		 W 49–25
W 41–36
W 49–41
W 49–39
L 31–32
1940 First round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship		 East Central State (OK)
Appalachian State
Pittsburg State
Delta State
Tarkio		 W 36–35
W 48–46
W 32–30
W 30–28
L 42–52
1941 First round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
National Championship		 Western Montana
Culver–Stockton
Texas Western
West Texas State
Murray State		 W 46–29
W 46–41 OT
W 44–42
W 43–40
W 36–34
1942 First round
Second Round		 Chadron State
Bemidji State		 W 36–29
L 32–41
1956 First round
Second Round		 Alderson Broaddus
Gustavus Adolphus		 W 77–64
L 60–69

Retired jerseys

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Main article: List of NCAA men's basketball retired numbers

On January 16, 2020, the Aztecs announced that they would be retiring former small forward Kawhi Leonard's number 15 jersey on February 1, 2020. Following Leonard's jersey retirement, some confusion circulated regarding statements that Leonard was the first player in Aztecs history to have his jersey retired, as the school ceremoniously retired former power forward and center Michael Cage's number 44 jersey in 1984.[12]

On December 29, 2023, the Aztecs announced that they would be retiring three more jerseys in a "Return to the Rafters" ceremony on January 17, 2024.[13] The players honored were Milton "Milky" Phelps, Judy Porter, and Michael Cage. This ceremony resolved the prior confusion regarding Cage's jersey retirement.

San Diego State Aztecs retired numbers
No. Player Pos. Career Year ret. Ref.
15 Kawhi Leonard SF 2009–2011 2020 [12][14]
22 Milton Phelps C/PF 1937-1941 2024 [13]
44 Michael Cage C/PF 1980–1984 2024 [15][13]

Team records

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All-time record vs. current MWC teams

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Official record (including any NCAA imposed vacates and forfeits) against all current MWC opponents as of the completion of the 2022–2023 season:

Opponent Games Played Won Lost Percentage Streak First Meeting
Air Force 88 64 24 .727 Won 8 1973–74
Boise State 29 18 11 .621 Lost 1 1976–77
Colorado State 94 51 43 .543 Won 4 1961–62
Fresno State 126 70 56 .556 Won 8 1939–40
Nevada 32 25 7 .781 Lost 1 1956–57
New Mexico 93 44 49 .473 Won 1 1975–76
San Jose State 82 47 35 .573 Won 11 1936–37
UNLV 80 43 37 .538 Won 6 1965–66
Utah State 26 18 9 .692 Won 4 1962–63
Wyoming 91 50 41 .549 Won 10 1978–79
Totals 741 430 311 .580
Through March 14th, 2023.

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Career Leaders (DI Era)

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See also: San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball statistical leaders

As of the 2022-23 Media Guide [1]

Career Scoring Leaders
Seasons Player Points
2004–07 Brandon Heath 2,189
1981–84 Michael Cage 1,846
1983–86 Anthony Watson 1,735
2009–13 Chase Tapley 1,526
2017-21 Matt Mitchell 1,471
2015–18 Trey Kell 1,403
2012–16 Winston Shepard 1,403
2016–19 Jeremy Hemsley 1,392
1973–76 Steve Copp 1,307
2008–11 Billy White 1,294
Career Rebound Leaders
Seasons Player Rebounds
1981–84 Michael Cage 1317
2018-23 Nathan Mensah 899
2004–06 Marcus Slaughter 775
1973–76 Steve Copp 737
1982–85 Leonard Allen 724
2009–11 Kawhi Leonard 716
1974, 1976–79 Joel Kramer 711
2012–16 Winston Shepard 708
2000–04 Aerick Sanders 686
2013–16 Skylar Spencer 652
Career Assist Leaders
Seasons Player Assists
1978–81 Tony Gwynn 590
2006–09 Richie Williams 479
1994–97 Chad Nelson 412
2004–07 Brandon Heath 394
1974–77 Mark Delsman 376
1983–86 Anthony Watson 356
1982–83 Keith Smith 349
2008–11 D.J. Gay 344
2001–03 Deandre Moore 339
2015–18 Trey Kell 320
Career Steals Leaders
Seasons Player Steals
2006–09 Richie Williams 246
2004–07 Brandon Heath 217
1983–86 Anthony Watson 192
2009–13 Chase Tapley 197
1994–97 Chad Nelson 175
2007–11 Billy White 149
1978–81 Tony Gwynn 141
2006–09 Kyle Spain 137
1980–83 Eddie Morris 131
2017–21 Matt Mitchell 129
Career Games played Leaders
Seasons Player Games
2018-23 Adam Seiko 154
2018-23 Nathan Mensah 146
2012–16 Skylar Spencer 144
2007–11 D.J. Gay 140
2012–16 Winston Shepard 139
2018-23 Aguek Arop 135
2016–19 Jeremy Hemsley 134
2015–18 Trey Kell 134
2009–13 Chase Tapley 134
2007–11 Billy White 134
Career Minutes played Leaders
Seasons Player Minutes
2004–07 Brandon Heath 4,275
1981–84 Michael Cage 4,262
2007–11 D.J. Gay 4,222
2009–13 Chase Tapley 3,813
2006–09 Richie Williams 3,780
1994–97 Chad Nelson 3,692
2015–18 Trey Kell 3,640
2016–19 Jeremy Hemsley 3,632
2012–16 Winston Shepard 3,583
2007–11 Billy White 3,532
Career Blocks Leaders
Seasons Player Blocks
2012–16 Skylar Spencer 303
2018–23 Nathan Mensah 235
1982–85 Leonard Allen 214
2009–11 Malcolm Thomas 127
1981–84 Michael Cage 118
1991–93 Joe McNaull 114
2015–18 Malik Pope 113
2000–04 Aerick Sanders 105
2007–11 Billy White 102
1997-01 Marcelo Correa 100
Career Wins Leaders
Seasons Player Wins
2018–23 Adam Seiko 120
2018–23 Nathan Mensah 112
2012–16 Skylar Spencer 109
2007–11 D.J. Gay 105
2012-16 Winston Shepard 104
2009–13 Chase Tapley 103
2018-23 Aguek Arop 102
2007–11 Billy White 101
2013–17 Dakarai Allen 99
2017–21 Matt Mitchell 96

Single Season Leaders (DI Era)

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(*) Lead conference

Season Scoring Leaders
Season Player Points PPG
1983–84 Michael Cage 686 24.5
2006–07 Brandon Heath 637 19.3
2013–14 Xavier Thames 633 17.5
1985–86 Anthony Watson 630* 22.5
2005–06 Brandon Heath 607* 18.4
2019–20 Malachi Flynn 564 17.6
2012–13 Jamaal Franklin 560 17.0
2001–02 Randy Holcomb 558 16.9
2011–12 Jamaal Franklin 557 17.4
2010–11 Kawhi Leonard 557 15.5
Season Rebound Leaders
Season Player Rebounds RPG
2010–11 Kawhi Leonard 380* 10.6
1980–81 Michael Cage 355* 13.1
1982–83 Michael Cage 354* 12.6
1983–84 Michael Cage 352* 12.6
1971–72 Chris McMurray 350 12.5
2013–14 Josh Davis 342 10
2009–10 Kawhi Leonard 336* 9.9
2005–06 Marcus Slaughter 329* 11
2012–13 Jamaal Franklin 312 9.4
2010–11 Malcom Thomas 301 8.1
Season Assists Leaders
Season Player Assists APG
1979–80 Tony Gwynn 221* 8.2
1981–82 Keith Smith 212* 7.3
1977–78 Dean Decker 176 6.3
2003–04 Wesley Stokes 175 5.8
1984–85 Creon Dorsey 171* 5.5
1980–81 Tony Gwynn 164 6.3
1975–76 Ray Leary 163 5.6
2019–20 Malachi Flynn 163 5.1
1978–79 Tony Gwynn 153* 5.7
2006–07 Richie Williams 151 4.6
Season Steals Leaders
Season Player Steals SPG
2008–09 Richie Williams 77* 2.1
1984–85 Anthony Watson 74 2.4
2006–07 Richie Williams 69* 2.1
1998–99 Matt Watts 65* 2.6
1989–90 Michael Best 65 2.2
2006–07 Brandon Heath 64 1.9
2004–05 Brandon Heath 63* 2.2
1995–96 Raymond King 63 2.2
1984–85 Creon Dorsey 63 2.0
2006–07 Lorrenzo Wade 62 1.9
Season Blocks Leaders
Season Player Blocks
2014–15 Skylar Spencer 91
2013–14 Skylar Spencer 89
1984–85 Leonard Allen 82
2010–11 Malcolm Thomas 75
2015–16 Skylar Spencer 72
2021-22 Nathan Mensah 71
2022-23 Nathan Mensah 64
2016–17 Valentine Izundu 53
2009–10 Malcolm Thomas 52*
2012–13 Skylar Spencer 51

Single Game Leaders (DI Era)

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Most Points in a game
Date Player Points Opponent
February 20, 1986 Anthony Watson 54 USIU
March 3, 1979 Kim Goetz 44 Utah
February 9, 1979 Kim Goetz 42 Colorado State
February 5, 1980 Eddie Morris 41 UNLV
February 6, 1984 Michael Cage 40 Wyoming
Most Rebounds in a game
Date Player Rebounds Opponent
December 29, 1980 Michael Cage 26 LaSalle
February 24, 1979 Steve Malovic 23 New Mexico State
December 21, 1971 Chris McMurray 23 Chapman University
March 13, 2010 Kawhi Leonard 21 UNLV
February 6, 1984 Michael Cage 21 Wyoming
Most Assists in a game
Date Player Assists Opponent
February 5, 1980 Tony Gwynn 18 UNLV
March 7, 1981 Tony Gwynn 16 New Mexico State
February 14, 1980 Tony Gwynn 14 New Mexico State
December 11, 1976 Dean Decker 14 UNLV
February 12, 1985 Creon Doresy 13 LBSU
  • All stats are from the [2] and are updated through the 2022–2023 basketball season.

Notable former players

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Several former Aztec men's basketball players have gone on to play in the NBA, play in other professional basketball leagues, or achieve significant notability outside of basketball.

See also: Category:San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball players
National Basketball Association (NBA)
Player Position NBA Debut Team (s)
Joel Kramer SF 1979 Phoenix Suns
Steve Malovic PF 1980 Washington Bullets, San Diego Clippers, Detroit Pistons
Rock Lee C 1982 San Diego Clippers
Michael Cage PF/C 1985 Los Angeles Clippers, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets
Steffond Johnson PF 1987 Los Angeles Clippers
Randy Holcomb SF 2006 Chicago Bulls
Kawhi Leonard SF 2012 San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers
Malcolm Thomas PF 2012 San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers
Jamaal Franklin SG 2014 Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets
J. J. O'Brien SF 2016 Utah Jazz
Zylan Cheatham PF 2019 New Orleans Pelicans
Jalen McDaniels SF 2019 Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors
Malachi Flynn PG 2020 Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons
Jordan Schakel SG/SF 2021 Washington Wizards
Nathan Mensah C 2023 Charlotte Hornets
Overseas Professional Leagues
Player Position League Team (s)
Brandon Heath G NBL (Bulgaria) BC Levski Sofia
Hubert Roberts C Ligat HaAl (Israel) Hapoel Haifa, Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Haifa, Rishon LeZion
Marcus Slaughter C/PF Liga ACB (Spain) Real Madrid Baloncesto
Jamaal Franklin SG CBA (China) Zhejiang Lions
Yanni Wetzell PF/C NBL (Australia) South East Melbourne Phoenix, New Zealand Breakers
Billy White PF NBL (Canada) Halifax Hurricanes, Moncton Magic, Windsor Express
Xavier Thames G LKL (Lithuania) BC Jonava
Other sports
Player Known for Team (s)
Tony Gwynn Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder San Diego Padres (MLB)
Tony Clark Baseball first baseman and MLBPA union leader Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres (MLB)
Media
Player Known for Appearances
Art Linkletter Television personality Host of House Party
Host of People are Funny

See also

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References

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  12. ^ a b "San Diego State to Retire Kawhi's Jersey". Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
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