DeGourville, Compton and Davis power SDSU’s next leap

Decorative BackgroundAs the Aztecs reload with experience and hunger, three returners embrace larger roles to turn depth into dominance on the Mesa

Sophomore guard Taj DeGourville moves past a pair of defenders in a 60-67 loss against UCLA on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Viejas Arena.

The energy on the Mesa has returned. With depth across the lineup and a core that already understands what winning looks like, San Diego State sees three players stepping into bigger roles: sophomores Taj DeGourville and Pharaoh Compton, and junior BJ Davis.

Sophomore guard Taj DeGourville makes a move on a defender in a 60-67 loss against UCLA on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Viejas Arena. (Jamie Sanchez)Taj…