Before getting into the finer points of tonight’s game, or even where Grand Canyon University even came from, let’s take a moment to reflect upon who’s at the helm of GCU’s recent somewhat meteoric rise.
Three-time NBA all-star and Phoenix Suns great “Thunder Dan” Majerle is GCU’s head coach. Majerle was a fierce and formidable presence in the NBA from 1988-2002.
Last year, Majerle led GCU to stun the Aztecs with a loss in what was overlooked as an easy matchup at home. Tonight, San Diego State will seek to return the favor.
Aztecs had better pack earplugs, because, according to Louisville coach Rick Pitino, GCU was the best crowd he’s ever faced in his 40-plus years of coaching — including Duke or Kentucky.