Aidan Mahaney
| UConn Huskies | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Big East Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 5, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Campolindo (Moraga, California) |
| College |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College[edit]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Saint Mary's | 35 | 26 | 30.5 | .428 | .400 | .718 | 2.1 | 2.0 | .9 | .1 | 13.9 |
| 2023–24 | Saint Mary's | 34 | 34 | 33.2 | .386 | .355 | .813 | 2.6 | 2.6 | .8 | .1 | 13.9 |
Personal life[edit]
Mahaney's older brother, Carter, plays college basketball at Northern Arizona.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ "Aidan Mahaney leading Saint Mary's in scoring as freshman". The Mercury News. January 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Aidan Mahaney leads Campolindo to victory over Colony for Division II state title". Los Angeles Times. March 9, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Bossi, Eric (May 15, 2020). "Introducing four-star point guard Aidan Mahaney". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Bay Area News Group boys basketball player of the year: Campolindo's Aidan Mahaney". The Mercury News. March 29, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Campolindo's Aidan Mahaney commits to St. Mary's". San Francisco Chronicle. September 18, 2021. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "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. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Aidan Mahaney, Logan Johnson adding to point-guard legacy at St. Mary's". San Francisco Chronicle. February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Meehan, Jim (February 3, 2023). "Gonzaga key matchup: Saint Mary's didn't have to look far for top scorer Aidan Mahaney". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (February 9, 2023). "Breaking down the ceiling of Saint Mary's and its star freshman, Aidan Mahaney". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ Boone, Kyle (February 7, 2023). "Ranking college basketball's best freshmen: Aidan Mahaney of Saint Mary's earns Freshman of the Week honors". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Reports: St. Mary's Aidan Mahaney has entered the transfer portal". San Francisco Chronicle. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff; Givony, Jonathan (April 29, 2024). "UConn lands Saint Mary's transfer guard Aidan Mahaney". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "CIF's coronavirus cancellation costs Campolindo star Aidan Mahaney one last game with his brother". The Mercury News. March 13, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2023.