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January 2012, Sports Trends
Aztecs Building Strong Fan Base for Hoops
Steve Fisher has done an outstanding job in not only building a strong basketball program, but in helping build a strong student fan base. San Diego State doesn’t have the history of great crowds like UNLV or New Mexico, but it has quickly gained an imposing home-court edge. Sellout crowds are now the norm for the Aztecs. San Diego State has won 42 of its past 45 home games.
San Diego State quickly built a great atmosphere with an obvious first step: winning. The Aztecs went 34-3 last year and were ranked in the top 10. But it was more than just fielding a good team and watching fans pile into seats. The administration and coach Steve Fisher helped rally the students, and encouraged them to have fun. A group of student leaders has maintained the traditions and chants for the raucous student section known as “The Show.”
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