The COVID-19 pandemic was the catalyst that cut San Diego State men’s basketball’s season short in March, when the NCAA Tournament was canceled due to health and safety concerns.
Seven months later, the Aztecs are trying to start a new season amidst the pandemic.
On Oct. 9, the NCAA announced men’s and women’s basketball would begin Nov. 25 and include an 18-game Mountain West Conference schedule. Although the Aztecs are still waiting to finalize the non-conference portion of that schedule, the team returned to full practice for the first time in about seven months Monday.