Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

Andy Patton is a diehard fan and alumnus of Gonzaga, graduating in 2013. He’s been the host of the Locked On Zags podcast covering Gonzaga basketball since 2021, and one of two co-hosts on the Locked On College Basketball podcast since 2022. In addition to covering college basketball, Andy has dabbled in sports writing and podcasting across nearly every major sport dating back to 2017. He was a beat writer covering the Seattle Seahawks from 2017–2021 for USA TODAY, where he also spent one year each covering the USC Trojans and Oregon Ducks, and had a stint as the lead writer for College Sports Wire. Andy has also written about the NBA, NHL, and MLB for various news outlets through TEGNA, including KREM in Spokane, CBS8 in San Diego, and KING 5 in Seattle. After stints in Spokane and Seattle, Andy is back in Oregon near his hometown with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher reacts in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at UD Arena.

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Taj DeGourville, a key reserve for San Diego State over the past two seasons, is looking for a new home after entering the transfer portal. The 6'5 guard played

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs forward Magoon Gwath (0) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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After two seasons at San Diego State, 7'0 forward Magoon Gwath has entered the NCAA transfer portal ahead of his junior season. Gwath actually entered the porta

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks center Paul Mbiya (34) shoots against St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs will look a lot different in 2026-27, as they head into the new look Pac-12 conference. Not only is the team losing

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard BJ Davis (10) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs fell short of expectation in their final season in the Mountain West, and they will be bringing a very new look ros

Jan 8, 2025; Spokane, Washington, USA; San Diego Toreros guard Kjay Bradley Jr. (0) passes the ball during a game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.

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San Diego State's final season in the Mountain West ended in disappointment, with Brian Dutcher's club going 22-11 and missing the NCAA Tournament after finishi

San Diego State Aztecs guard Miles Byrd (21).

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The news Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs feared came true on Friday, with rising senior wing Miles Byrd announcing his intention to enter the trans

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs sit atop the standings in their final season as members of the Mountain West conference, boasting an 8-1 record in

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Miles Byrd (21) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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One of the big offseason storylines for Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs was the return of two projected NBA draft picks: guard Miles Byrd and cente

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs came into the 2025-26 season with sky-high expectations. The return of projected NBA draft picks Miles Byrd and Mag

Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Diego State State Aztecs guard Miles Byrd (21) reacts in the second half against Oregon Ducks in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob Ultra Arena.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs have an opportunity to pick up a massive, resume-altering victory on Saturday against No. 1 Arizona, with tip set f

Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; San Diego State Aztecs forward Pharaoh Compton (5).

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs embark on their final season in the Mountain West conference in 2025-26, starting with a home game against Long Bea

Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs have earned their reputation on the defensive end of the floor. Tough, rugged, physical basketball from everyone on

Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

3 biggest questions facing San Diego State basketball entering 2026-27

Projecting San Diego State's starting lineup, rotation after latest international addition

5 Pac-12 players San Diego State could pursue in the transfer portal

5 potential landing spots for San Diego State forward Miles Heide in the transfer portal

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5 potential landing spots for San Diego State guard Taj DeGourville in the transfer portal

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5 potential landing spots for Magoon Gwath out of the transfer portal

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5 realistic targets for San Diego State basketball in the transfer portal

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3 potential landing spots for San Diego State's BJ Davis in the transfer portal

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San Diego State basketball transfer portal tracker: Update on Aztecs offseason moves and recruiting interests

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3 potential landing spots for San Diego State's Miles Byrd in the transfer portal

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3 keys to victory for San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams

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Pair of San Diego State stars selected in ESPN's latest NBA mock draft

San Diego State inching toward NCAA Tournament, per latest ESPN bracketology report

3 keys to victory for San Diego State against No. 1 Arizona on Saturday

Long Beach State's new look roster features familiar face for San Diego State fans

San Diego State star named top five defensive player in college basketball