Brian Dutcher is the head coach of the San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team. He began his tenure in 2017, succeeding Steve Fisher. Under Dutcher’s leadership, the Aztecs have achieved significant success, including multiple Mountain West Conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances. Notably, in 2023, they advanced to the national championship game.
Before becoming head coach at San Diego State, Dutcher served as an assistant coach at both the University of Michigan and San Diego State, contributing to the recruitment of notable players such as the Fab Five at Michigan and Kawhi Leonard at San Diego State.
In a recent interview, Coach Dutcher expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season, acknowledging the challenges of rebuilding the team after significant player departures. He noted that the team lost “90 percent of our scoring, 90 percent of our minutes from a year ago,” highlighting the need to integrate new players and develop team chemistry.
For a more in-depth perspective, here’s a press conference where Coach Dutcher discusses the team’s performance following a victory over Boise State: