Utah State Makes History: 3 Key Players Behind Aggies' Perfect NCAA Season Start
The Utah State Aggies have made NCAA basketball history with their perfect 10-0 start to the 2024/25 season, marking the best opening run in school history. Their dominance was recently showcased in an impressive 88-67 victory over USF.
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Currently leading the Mountain West division, Utah State has demonstrated exceptional performance across all their matches, with particularly notable victories including:
- Alcorn State (101-46)
- Charlotte (103-74)
- Westminster UT (117-53)
- Utah Tech (92-62)
- Wyoming (70-67)
Key standout players contributing to this historic run include:
- Drake Allen
- Dexter Akanno
- Justin Bean
- Great Osobor
- Darius Brown II
Despite their perfect record, Utah State faces strong competition in their division from:
- San Diego State
- New Mexico
- Nevada
Upcoming crucial matchups include:
- UC San Diego
- St Mary's CA
- San Diego State
- Nevada
- Fresno State
- San Jose State
- Boise State
While Utah State's current form is impressive, they're still considered underdogs in the overall NCAAB title race, with odds of 300/1. The current favorites are:
- Auburn Tigers
- Duke Blue Devils
- Gonzaga Bulldogs
- Houston Cougars
This historic start positions Utah State as a team to watch in the Mountain West division, though they'll need to maintain their momentum against increasingly challenging opposition as the season progresses.