Utah State men’s basketball is off to a 7-1 start, its best since the 2012-13 season, and ranks among the nation’s best in several statistics.
The Aggies are third in the nation in rebound margin, holding an advantage of plus-13.6, and outrebounding every opponent this season. USU is fifth in the nation in free throw percentage, converting 79.9 percent (147-of-184) at the charity stripe. Utah State is sixth in the nation in defensive rebounds per game (32.0 drpg) and field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to just 35.6 percent (163-of-458) from the floor. In fact, USU has held all but one opponent to less than 40 percent shooting from the floor, including limiting Saint Mary’s to a season-low 29.