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.

Dec 21, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher stands on the sideline during the first half against the California Golden Bears at SAP Center

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs had a tough season and are in the midst of a similarly challenging offseason, with multiple key departures to gradu

Jan 31, 2026; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs center Ismaila Diagne (24) celebrates after a game against the Saint Mary's Gaels at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 73-65.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs still have quite a bit of work to do to build out a roster as they head into the new look Pac-12 in 2026-27. Miles

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs forward Miles Heide (40) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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After three years at San Diego State, forward Miles Heide has entered the transfer portal to look for a new home in his final season of eligibility. The 6'9 big

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Taj DeGourville (24) against the Arizona Wildcats during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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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

Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

Incoming San Diego State guard turns heads at Adidas Eurocamp

San Diego State’s projected lineup after adding transfer wing Isaiah Sy

Way-too-early Pac-12 power rankings as San Diego State enters a new era

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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