As the 2025-26 men’s basketball season approaches, the San Diego State Aztecs gear up for their opening game against Long Beach State. The match is set to take place at Viejas Arena on Tuesday night. Anticipation is high for the team, especially with the announcement of Miles Byrd as the Mountain West’s preseason player of the year and Elzie Harrington as the preseason newcomer of the year.
San Diego State Aztecs 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Roster Overview
This year, SDSU is viewed as the unanimous favorite to lead the Mountain West Conference. Let’s dive into the roster showcasing key players joining the team this season.
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Magoon Gwath
Position: Forward
Height: 7’0″
Weight: 212 lbs
Year: Redshirt Sophomore
Gwath is recovering from knee surgery and is expected back by mid-November.
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Elzie Harrington
Position: Guard
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 188 lbs
Year: Freshman
Harrington switched commitments to join SDSU and is poised to impact all backcourt positions.
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Sean Newman Jr.
Position: Guard
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 174 lbs
Year: Fifth-Year Senior
Newman ranked third in Division I for assists, transitioning to a higher competition level.
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Pharaoh Compton
Position: Forward
Height: 6’7″
Weight: 230 lbs
Year: Sophomore
Compton has enhanced his jump shot and aims to reduce fouls while increasing playing time.
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Latrell Davis
Position: Guard
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 212 lbs
Year: Junior
Davis can attack the rim effectively and previously shot 38.3% from three-point range.
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Tae Simmons
Position: Forward
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 230 lbs
Year: Freshman
Simmons combines strength and effort to grab rebounds and create hustle plays.
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BJ Davis
Position: Guard
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 175 lbs
Year: Junior
Davis averaged 9.0 points last season and has strong competition this year.
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Miles Byrd
Position: Guard
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 190 lbs
Year: Redshirt Junior
Byrd opted to return for his fourth year at SDSU, showing potential at the draft combine.
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Taj DeGourville
Position: Guard
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 211 lbs
Year: Sophomore
DeGourville has improved significantly, showcasing potential as a starting point guard.
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Jeremiah Oden
Position: Forward
Height: 6’8″
Weight: 210 lbs
Year: Sixth-Year Senior
Oden brings valuable experience from Wyoming and will initially start as a forward.
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Thokbor Majak
Position: Forward
Height: 7’1″
Weight: 215 lbs
Year: Redshirt Freshman
Majak is a developing talent known for his shot-blocking ability.
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Reese Dixon-Waters
Position: Guard
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 217 lbs
Year: Fifth-Year Senior
Dixon-Waters has shown consistent scoring ability in preseason, contributing significantly to the team.
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Miles Heide
Position: Forward
Height: 6’9″
Weight: 235 lbs
Year: Junior
Heide is noted for his rebounding skills and competition for the starting center position.
With a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent, SDSU is set for an exciting season ahead. Fans are eager to see how these dynamics evolve as they kick off the campaign at home.
