Brian Dutcher and the San Diego State Aztecs had a tough season and are in the midst of a similarly challenging offseason, with multiple key departures to graduation and the transfer portal.

SDSU will look to get back into the NCAA Tournament in 2027 after missing out last year for the first time since 2019. It will require nearly an entirely new squad to do so, with eight of last year's ten leading scorers no longer in the picture.

Returning sophomores Elzie Harrington and Tae Simmons will be flanked by a handful of transfer portal additions in the starting lineup, with a trio of recent international additions giving coach Dutcher added depth as well.

Below is a look at San Diego State's projected starting lineup and rotation as of now, with 11 of the team's 15 roster spots allotted for as the portal season winds down:

Starting Lineup

Center: Jeremiah 'Bear' Cherry

2025-26 Stats (6 games): 15.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, 31.2 MPG at Sacramento State

Cherry was great in just six games last year…