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

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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

Dec 21, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs guard Miles Byrd.

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Despite returning three players with All-Mountain West expectations, the San Diego State Aztecs aren't showing up in the top 25 of many preseason rankings. In f

Oct 3, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs running back Lucky Sutton.

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Sean Lewis and San Diego State are set for their first road game in conference play when they face Nevada in Reno on Saturday night. The Aztecs and Wolfpack wil

Mar 8, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs fans chant before the game against the Boise State Broncos at Viejas Arena.

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The San Diego State Aztecs haven't lost many games in the Brian Dutcher era, regardless of where they are playing. Dutcher's 74.4% win rate dating back to 2017

Sep 6, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; San Diego State Aztecs quarterback Jayden Denegal (4) throws a pass against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

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San Diego State is a quarter of the way through the 2025 college football season, and the jury is still out on whether this team will be bowl eligible for the f

San Diego State Aztecs quarterback Jayden Denegal.

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Coach Sean Lewis and San Diego State are fresh off a surprising 34-0 trouncing of Cal last Saturday, a game the Aztecs went into as double-digit underdogs. The

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Fall is upon us, and in less than six weeks, college basketball will be back on campuses across the country. With rosters (mostly) set and teams beginning pract

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs head into their final season in the Mountain West conference with a loaded roster ready to once again make some ser

San Diego State Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher.

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The San Diego State Aztecs are all in on 2026 4-star Josh Irving, a 6'11 center from Pasadena who the team hosted on an official visit back in August. Irving is

San Diego State Aztecs guard Miles Byrd.

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Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs finished the 2024-25 season on a sour note, losing badly to North Carolina in a play-in game ahead of the NCAA Tour

Sep 6, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; San Diego State Aztecs run onto the field for the start of the second half against the Washington State Cougars at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

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After a Week 3 bye, Sean Lewis and the San Diego State Aztecs host the California Golden Bears on Saturday, Sep. 20, at 7:30 PM PT at Snapdragon Stadium. The la

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Any college basketball team squaring off against Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs is in for a rough night, regardless of where the game is being pla

Andy Patton

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

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

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

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San Diego State basketball just outside top 25 in KenPom's updated rankings

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San Diego State football's 3 keys to victory against Nevada

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San Diego State's student section ranked among best in college basketball

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San Diego State starting to show up in national media bowl projections

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San Diego State's 3 keys to victory against Northern Illinois in Week 5

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Joe Lunardi projects San Diego State as lone Mountain West team in 2026 NCAA Tournament

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Ranking each matchup on San Diego State's non-conference schedule by difficulty

San Diego State basketball's top recruiting target recaps his official visit

College basketball analyst heaps praise on San Diego State's 2025-26 roster

San Diego State vs. Cal picks, predictions for college football Week 4 matchup

San Diego State has huge home court advantage, according to study