College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 15 San Diego State
San Diego State is an experienced, defensive-minded force. The Aztecs check in at No. 15 in John Fanta's preseason rankings.SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
March Madness tips off: Tourney gets rolling with 16 games
It's opening day for the NCAA men's basketball tournamentMARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Diego State Aztecs play the Creighton Bluejays in first round of NCAA Tournament
The San Diego State Aztecs and Creighton Bluejays play in the NCAA Tournament opening roundMARCH 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads bench in scoring Seiko had 10 points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Saturday's 63-58 victory over Colorado State.
Impact Seiko joins Trey Pulliam as the only Aztecs to record double-digit scoring across each of their Mountain West Tournament wins. Despite a cold performance from beyond the arc Friday, Seiko is shooting a strong 42.0 percent from deep on 3.3 attempts per game.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
San Diego St. stuns No. 23 Colorado St. 63-58 in MWC semi
Trey Pulliam scored 11 points and had six assists to lead San Diego State to a 63-58 victory over No. 23 Colorado State in a Mountain West Conference semifinalMARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Diego State boots Fresno State in MWC quarterfinals
Chad Baker and reserve Adam Seiko scored 11 points apiece to propel San Diego State to a 53-46 victory over Fresno State in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference tourna...MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will return in 2022-23 Seiko will utilize his additional year of eligibility and remain at San Diego State for the 2022-23 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Seiko has appeared in 111 games across his four years with the Aztecs, and he'll return for a fifth season in 2022-23. He's averaging 5.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 23.1 minutes per contest while shooting 41.7 percent from deep this year.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley carries San Diego St. past Utah St. 75-56
Matt Bradley had 22 points as San Diego State defeated Utah State 75-56FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nevada visits San Diego State following Bradley's 27-point performance
San Diego State hosts the Nevada Wolf Pack after Matt Bradley scored 27 points in San Diego State's 58-57 loss to the Colorado State RamsFEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 27 minutes in return Seiko (COVID-19 protocols) chipped in three points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Saturday's 42-37 loss to Boise State.
Impact Seiko missed the Aztecs' win over Colorado State on Jan. 8, but he returned to the court following a one-game absence. Although he came off the bench after starting in each of his last five appearances, he saw plenty of playing time and should be available going forward.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Could practice Monday Seiko (COVID-19 protocols) could be back at practice Monday, Jon Schaeffer of XTRA 1360 reports.
Impact Seiko's return would be big for the Aztecs given his 33.2 minutes per contest over his last five appearances. If he practices and all goes well, a return to the floor Wednesday versus Wyoming shouldn't be out of the question.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley, Aztecs hand No. 20 Colorado State 1st loss, 79-49
Matt Bradley scored a season-high 26 points and San Diego State handed No. 20 Colorado State its first loss of the season, 79-49 in a game that wasn’t supposed to be played until M...JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out against Colorado State Seiko (COVID Protocols) will not play Saturday against Colorado State, Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact The Aztecs will be down several players for Saturday's tilt against the undefeated Rams, including Seiko and Joshua Tomaic. Seiko had started each of the last five games and played over 30 minutes in each of those contests.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mensah lifts San Diego St. over UC San Diego 78-57
Nathan Mensah scored 19 points with nine rebounds and Keshad Johnson recorded 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks and San Diego State beat UC San Diego 78-57DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Diego St. tops Saint Mary's (Calif.) 63-53
Trey Pulliam registered 15 points as San Diego State topped Saint Mary's 63-53 at the Jerry Colangelo ClassicDECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Diego St. squares off against St. Mary's
Saint Mary's and San Diego State both look to put winning streaks togetherDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bradley lifts San Diego St. over CS Fullerton 66-56
Matt Bradley had 22 points as San Diego State defeated Cal State Fullerton 66-56DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tough sledding against Michigan Seiko racked up three points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 72-58 loss to Michigan.
Impact While Seiko returned from a two-game absence and saw his best minutes total of the season, it was tough sledding against one of the top perimeter defenses he has seen all year. Through six games, Seiko is on pace for a career-low 25.0 percent from distance, though that should eventually correct itself as the schedule eases up and he sees more opportunities. The volume should at least be there, at least while backcourt mate and primary ball handler Lamont Butler takes a month to recover from a broken wrist.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Saurday Seiko (quad) will start Saturday's contest against Michigan, Michigan beat writer Dylan Burkhardt reports.
Impact Seiko has sat out the last pair of games for the Aztecs but is back in the fold and the starting five. His start is a bit surprising considering he was coming off the bench in the three games prior to his absence, but Seiko notably averaging 29.5 minutes in his two starts to open the campaign.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Saturday Seiko (quadriceps) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Seiko has missed the last two games due to a quad injury, but coach Brian Dutcher expects the senior to return to the court against the Wolverines. Across his first five appearances (two starts) this year, Seiko has averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits out again Seiko (quad) didn't play in Tuesday's game versus Long Beach State.
Impact Seiko was deemed a game-time call leading up to the tilt and was ultimately held out for a second straight game. His next chance to retake the floor arrives Saturday when the Aztecs travel to Crisler Arena to take on Michigan.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain Tuesday Seiko (quadriceps) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against Long Beach State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Seiko missed Friday's game against USC with a quad contusion and may wind up missing at least one more. He started the first two games of the season but hit the bench for the next three, averaging a modest 4.3 points in 16.0 minutes per game in that role.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sits Friday with quad issue Seiko did not take the court Friday against USC due to a quad contusion suffered in the previous game against Georgetown, Mark Zeigler of the San Diego Union Tribune reports.
Impact Seiko apparently tried to give it a go during warmups but was ultimately ruled unable to participate. The Aztecs have a few days before getting a chance to rebound Tuesday against Long Beach State, and Seiko should be considered questionable for that contest. If he's unable to go, San Diego State would presumably turn to Keith Dinwiddie again as the top reserve guard, though he didn't contribute much in Seiko's absence Friday, going 0-for-5 from the field.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pulliam hits go-ahead floater, Aztecs beat Sun Devils 65-63
Trey Pulliam made a go-ahead floater in the lane with 1:05 left and San Diego State held off Arizona State 65-63NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Seiko is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Sun Devils, SunDevilSource.com reports.
Impact Seiko will head to the bench for the first time this season after showing some early struggles through the first two games. The 6-3 senior has totaled five points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and a steal in 59 total minutes. His poor shooting has landed him a spot on the bench for now but it wouldn't be surprising if he still saw upwards of 20 minutes.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
