San Diego State basketball made school history by advancing to the March Madness Sweet 16 for the second consecutive season, a first-time feat for the Aztecs.

The Aztecs now pivot into game-week mode in preparation for the Aug. 28 season opener against Stony Brook at Snapdragon Stadium. Several factors pointed the Aztecs toward a 3-9 season a year ago.

The Mountain West has joined a growing number of conferences with football injury reporting policies designed, at least in ...