Miles Byrd returns to San Diego State with unfinished business
Miles Byrd against Utah State last season. Credit: Deanna Gold/EVT Sports
The long anticipated decision is now official. Miles Byrd is headed back to San Diego State for one more season, he announced on Instagram.
“I’m returning to graduate, get stronger, fine-tune my game, and win a national championship,” Byrd told Jacob Meyers.
Byrd showcased his elite defensive abilities at the NBA Draft Combine and even performed well offensively. Byrd certainly made a name for himself during his two-week stay in Chicago. If NBA teams didn’t know who Byrd was before the combine, they certainly do now.
Miles Byrd displayed his unique basketball instincts at the NBA draft combine that made him one of the best defensive playmakers in college basketball, racking up a ton of blocks, steals and assists. pic.twitter.com/S6t1zTJweO
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 16, 2025
Here is a look at Byrd’s numbers during the combine and how he performed during drills.
The incoming junior will be in a better position to be drafted next season. He’ll gain more experience and will be getting more national attention with the Aztecs.
According to head coach Brian Dutcher, the star guard met with the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. One before the 9 pm deadline to commit to going pro or declaring you’ll return to college.
Direct from the Aztec Caravan event in Mission Valley… @Aztec_MBB coach Brian Dutcher with the latest on Miles Byrd who has a 9pm deadline tomorrow to decide to turn pro or return to SDSU. “50-50” pic.twitter.com/uF325rta6D
— Aztecs All In (@Aztecs_All_In) May 28, 2025
Dutcher is thrilled to have his star guard back. With the addition of Reese Waters back from injury, the Aztecs will be loaded with talent, and the chemistry the team has created already is going to make them a dangerous one.
An early look at the starting five.
Sean Newman Jr.
Miles Byrd
Reese Waters
Magoon Gwath
Miles Heide
The next men up:
BJ Davis
Latrell Davis
Jeremiah Oden
Pharaoh Compton
Taj DeGourville
ThokBor Majak
This team is deep. The Aztecs will be very fun to watch this next season in their final year of the Mountain West before moving to the Pac-12.
With both Byrd and Gwath returning, SDSU will likely be a ranked team heading into the season.
Chris is a graduate of the University of San Diego. He is the former Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris has covered the San Diego Loyal, and now covers San Diego State Men’s Basketball. He also contributes regularly about the Padres. Chris is an athlete and is a huge fan of San Diego sports.