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San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher found a lot to be happy about after his Aztecs beat Lamar 89-71 on Wednesday night. Miles Byrd rebounded from a bout with the flu to score 19 points and BJ Davis had another big game off the bench with 16 points.

College Basketball News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / December 11

Miles Byrd, BJ Davis lead San Diego State to 89-71 win against Lamar

Miles Byrd was back to his usual playmaking self and BJ Davis had another outstanding game off the bench for the San Diego State Aztecs, who beat Lamar 88-71 for their second straight win and third in four games. Byrd capped his team-high 19 points with a 3-pointer, a steal and a dunk on consecutive possessions.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / November 19

San Diego State's Miles Byrd, Magoon Gwath Impress in Recent Outing

As the college basketball season continues, the 2026 NBA Draft class has impressed scouts and media members. On Tuesday night, another group of prospects performed well as North Carolina's Caleb Wilson and Arkansas' Meleek Thomas each had big outings to help their teams secure wins.

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College Basketball News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / November 19

What San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher and the players said after stunning double OT loss to Troy

Miles Byrd provided a thrilling moment with a half-court buzzer-beater to send the game into overtime tied at 89, but the San Diego State Aztecs couldn’t sustain the momentum and lost 108-107 to Troy in double overtime on Tuesday night. “If you are a college basketball fan, you had to love that game.

2026 NBA Draft: Why Miles Byrd is a Name to Know for OKC Thunder Fans

Projecting an NBA Draft that is nearly a year away can be challenging. With college basketball and the NBA regular season still a few months away, it's difficult to know what teams will need at the end of the year, and how prospects will perform during the 2025 campaign.

San Diego State Aztecs News / Mountain West Connection / May 29

How Miles Byrd’s return affects San Diego State

Byrd tested the NBA Draft waters, but announced Wednesday he would be returning to SDSU. A flurry of 2025 NBA Draft prospects withdrew their name from the draft waters to head back to school on Wednesday night, the last day that early entrants could rip their name out while maintaining college eligibility.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 29

Penn State big man remains in NBA Draft; others announce withdrawals

Penn State big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser has decided to remain in the NBA Draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Arkansas forward staying in NBA Draft while others withdraw

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Charlotte Hornets second round NBA draft target: Miles Byrd

Charles Lee, the first-year head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, adores players that do two things on defense: play with great 'shift activity,' and identify and slow down the 'MIG.' As I understand it, shift activity refers to a defender's ability to actively participate in team defense.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Miles Byrd 2025 NBA Draft Profile

There are many impressive defensive prospects in the draft this year, however, none are as unique as San Diego State guard Miles Byrd. The 6-foot-6 wing has been an excellent defensive wing who is easily one of the best defensive playmakers in the class.

Hornets prospect scouting report: Miles Byrd

The Charlotte Hornets have two picks at the top of the second round. It’s a perfect spot to take a flier on a good prospect that slipped out of the first round without having to guarantee them a full rookie contract.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 18

2025 NBA Draft: Miles Byrd Is Making a First-Round Case

San Diego State redshirt sophomore wing Miles Byrd has been highly impactful this season for the Aztecs, showcasing a versatile skillset which includes shooting both off of the catch and off of the dribble, adding in perimeter defense and rebounding as well.

College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / January 16

Miles Byrd continues to show why he should fly up draft boards

Byrd wasn’t on anyone’s radar to begin the season. That’s not the case now. There’s a lot that can happen in just one game, let alone in one whole season.

College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / January 11

Aztecs drop a 62-48 morning matinee against New Mexico.

Aztecs fall behind early to the Lobos as they drop their first game of 2025. The Aztecs (10-4, 3-2 MWC) were in a dog fight early against the Lobos (14-3, 6-0 MWC) in Albuquerque early Saturday morning in front of 15,428 fans in the Pit.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 6

NBA Draft: San Diego State's Miles Byrd Emerging as Valuable Two-Way Prospect

As San Diego State has gotten off to a 9-3 start and 2-1 in conference play, the sophomore emergence of Miles Byrd has been hard to ignore. A well-rounded guard with good positional size, Byrd’s two-way upside continues to attract attention as the season progresses.

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College Basketball News / Mountain West Connection / January 6

Mountain West Connection Players of the Week

League play is in full swing. Who were the top performers from this past week? With league play in full swing and Mountain West football behind us, it is time we start recognizing the top performers of Mountain West men’s basketball.

San Diego State Aztecs News / Mountain West Connection / December 12, 2024

Aztecs hold on to defeat Cal Baptist

San Diego State might have overlooked Cal Baptist Wednesday night at Viejas Arena in front of 12,414 fans. The Lancers, out of the Western Athletic Conference, nearly came back from a 19 deficit.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12, 2024

No. 23 San Diego St. survives challenge from Cal Baptist

Miles Byrd scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half and Nick Boyd finished with 16 points as No. 23 San Diego State won its fourth straight game by holding on for an 81-75 victory over visiting Cal Baptist on Wednesday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 30, 2024

San Diego State pulls off OT upset of No. 6 Houston

Miles Byrd scored 18 points and San Diego State upset No. 6 Houston with a 73-70 overtime win in the third-place game at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 26, 2024

BJ Davis helps San Diego State topple No. 21 Creighton in Las Vegas

BJ Davis recorded career highs with 18 points and nine rebounds, lifting San Diego State to a 71-53 victory over No. 21 Creighton.

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College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / November 18, 2024

Injury update: San Diego State's Miles Byrd will play vs. Gonzaga

San Diego State sophomore guard Miles Byrd will be available for Monday night's matchup against No. 3 Gonzaga at the Viejas Arena, according to Jon Rothstein.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / November 17, 2024

Will San Diego State's Miles Byrd play vs. Gonzaga?

San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher likely won't know whether he'll have Miles Byrd in the lineup for Monday's matchup against No. 4 Gonzaga until the final moments before tip-off at the Viejas Arena.