Will San Diego State Men’s Basketball Make the 2026 NCAA Tournament?

San Diego State forward Reese Dixon-Waters dribbles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in San Diego.
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San Diego State has been an NCAA Tournament staple in recent years, but the Aztecs have struggled to maintain at-large positioning in a Mountain West that’s seeded ground to the power conferences this year.

SDSU made a late push for an at-large berth with their play in the Mountain West conference tournament, but it ultimately may not be enough.

San Diego State NCAA Tournament Resume

  • San Diego State KenPom: 47
  • San Diego State NET Ranking: 46
  • San Diego State Strength of Record: 56
  • San Diego State KPI: 40
  • San Diego State BPI: 56
  • San Diego State Quadrant 1 Record: 3-8

San Diego State NCAA Tournament Prediction

I am predicting San Diego State will not make the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.

Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.