Aidan Mahaney Explained

Aidan Mahaney
Position:Point guard
League:Big East Conference
Team:UConn Huskies
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:180
Birth Date:5 August 2003
High School:Campolindo (Moraga, California)
College:
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-WCC (2023, 2024)
  • WCC All-Freshman team (2023)

Aidan Mahaney (born August 5, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. He previously played for the Saint Mary's Gaels of the West Coast Conference.

Early life and high school career

Mahaney grew up in Lafayette, California and attended Campolindo High School.[1] He started on the varsity team as a freshman and averaged 16 points per game as the Cougars won the Division II state championship.[2] Mahaney averaged 19.4 points per game during his sophomore season.[3] As a senior, he averaged 17.2 points, 3.9 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game and was named the Bay Area News Group Player of the Year.[4] Mahaney was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Saint Mary's over offers from California, Stanford, and Princeton.[5] [6]

College career

Mahaney entered his freshman season with Saint Mary's coming off the bench as a reserve guard.[7] He made his college debut in SMC's season opener against Oral Roberts and scored 25 points in 26 minutes played.[8] Mahaney became the team's starting point guard one month into the season.[9] Mahaney scored 18 total points and 16 points in the second half and overtime in a 78–70 win over 12th-ranked Gonzaga.[10] As a freshman, he averaged 13.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and two assists per game and was named first-team All-WCC team and WCC All-Freshman team.

In his sophomore season, Mahaney helped lead the Gaels to WCC regular season and tournament titles. In the WCC championship game against Gonzaga, Mahaney scored 23 points as St. Mary’s won 69-60. Mahaney averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while garnering first team All-WCC honors. Following the end of the season, Mahaney announced he was entering the NCAA transfer portal.[11]

Mahaney ultimately transferred to UConn.[12]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| Saint Mary's| 35 || 26 || 30.5 || .428 || .400 || .718 || 2.1 || 2.0 || .9 || .1 || 13.9|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Saint Mary's| 34 || 34 || 33.3 || .386 || .355 || .813 || 2.6 || 2.6 || .8 || .1 || 13.9|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 69 || 60 || 31.9 || .407 || .375 || .763 || 2.4 || 2.3 || .8 || .1 || 13.9

Personal life

Mahaney's older brother, Carter, plays college basketball at Northern Arizona.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aidan Mahaney leading Saint Mary's in scoring as freshman. The Mercury News. January 27, 2023. February 27, 2023.
  2. Web site: Aidan Mahaney leads Campolindo to victory over Colony for Division II state title. Los Angeles Times. March 9, 2019. February 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: Introducing four-star point guard Aidan Mahaney. Eric. Bossi. Rivals.com. May 15, 2020. February 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: Bay Area News Group boys basketball player of the year: Campolindo’s Aidan Mahaney. The Mercury News. March 29, 2022. February 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Campolindo's Aidan Mahaney commits to St. Mary's. San Francisco Chronicle. September 18, 2021. February 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: High school basketball: Campolindo’s Aidan Mahaney discusses Saint Mary’s commitment, prep career, big goals for upcoming season. The Mercury News. September 21, 2021. February 27, 2023.
  7. Web site: Aidan Mahaney, Logan Johnson adding to point-guard legacy at St. Mary's. San Francisco Chronicle. February 3, 2023. February 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: Gonzaga key matchup: Saint Mary's didn't have to look far for top scorer Aidan Mahaney. Jim. Meehan. The Spokesman-Review. February 3, 2023. February 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: Breaking down the ceiling of Saint Mary's and its star freshman, Aidan Mahaney. Jeff. Borzello. ESPN.com. February 9, 2023. February 27, 2023. subscription.
  10. Web site: Ranking college basketball's best freshmen: Aidan Mahaney of Saint Mary's earns Freshman of the Week honors. Kyle. Boone. CBS Sports. February 7, 2023. February 27, 2023.
  11. Web site: Reports: St. Mary's Aidan Mahaney has entered the transfer portal. San Francisco Chronicle. April 16, 2024. April 29, 2024.
  12. Web site: UConn lands Saint Mary's transfer guard Aidan Mahaney. Jeff. Borzello. Jonathan. Givony. ESPN.com. April 29, 2024. April 29, 2024.
  13. Web site: CIF’s coronavirus cancellation costs Campolindo star Aidan Mahaney one last game with his brother. The Mercury News. March 13, 2020. February 27, 2023.