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Aztecs muzzle the Bulldogs in season opener!
Aztecs start rusty to begin the 2011-12 season. Bryant isn’t exactly your North Carolina; but, their not Kalamazoo either. Nevertheless a win is a win and SDSU starts the season at 1-0. Aztecs won 75-63 even with James Rahon out with an ankle sprain and Jamaal Franklin on indefinite suspension .Xavier Thames lights it up; transition-what transition, he is the real thing and will more than make up for the loss of DJ Gay. Team … Read entire article »
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2011-12 Aztec Basketball Projected Starting Line-up
If I were asked to sum up the 2011-12 SDSU Basketball team in one word it would have to be enigma. Ostensibly, SDSU is not the team it was last year. In fact, it is far removed from the year that will go down as one of the greatest in Aztec’s history. Gone from the team are the key components of the 34-3 team; namely, Billy White, Malcolm Thomas, D.J. Gay and most notably Kawhi … Read entire article »
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Xavier Thames selects SDSU
3-Star Xavier Thames decides that SDSU is the place to be. Another point guard will certainly add the needed depth at that position. Losing Richie Williams two years ago left SDSU with a void at the Point Guard position. Now, with labradford Franklin and Xavire Thames at the helm, SDSU has secured strength at the valuable position of Point Guard for years to follow. Xaier was a coveted recruit; receiving interest from UCLA, St. Marys, Arizona including SDSU. ESPN’s write up on Xavier was favorable; here is an excerpt: “Thames is one of the top sleepers in the class of 2009. He is a combo-guard with very good quickness and speed with the ball. In addition, he has a solid frame with fairly long arms. Thames is much more of a scorer at this … Read entire article »
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Xavier Thames considering SDSU
Xavier Thames, now a former Washington State player has indicated that he is considering three programs before making his decision to transfer: St. Marys and SDSU are his favorites followed by Miami. All three schools have offered him a scholarship. Xavier is a 3-star PG, ranked 25th in the Nation in 2009 for the position (Source: ESPN). Xavier would add the needed depth at Point Guard and also bring a level experience that could lend him more playing time than what he was getting at Washington. ESPN Evaluation in 2008: May, 2008: Thames is a combo-guard who I project will be playing point guard down the road in college. He has a terrific wiry frame with long arms that oozes upside. Article viewed:372 … Read entire article »
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