Utah State University Aggies Basketball

The 2006–07 Utah State Aggies continued to validate their move to the WAC with another competitive season against upgraded opposition. Under Stew Morrill, Utah State finished 23–12 overall and 9–7 in conference play, then caught fire in March by making a run to the WAC Tournament championship game. The Aggies’ body of work and their postseason surge earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), extending the program’s streak of consecutive postseason appearances.

Roster

The 2006–07 roster blended returning experience with new contributors adjusting to the WAC grind. Utah State leaned on veteran leaders in the frontcourt and a collection of guards capable of running Morrill’s deliberate offense and spacing the floor. Reliable interior finishing, steady ball-handling, and experienced role players off the bench helped keep the Aggies in nearly every game, even as they navigated a deeper conference and more physical schedule.

Schedule & Results

Utah State’s 23–12 record reflected a season full of tight contests and quality wins. The Aggies posted a solid nonconference slate before going 9–7 in WAC play, finishing in the upper half of the league and earning a favorable seed for the conference tournament. In Las Cruces, the Aggies upset nationally ranked Nevada in one of the program’s signature wins of the era and advanced to the WAC championship game against New Mexico State, ultimately falling just short of an automatic NCAA bid.

Team Statistics

As usual under Morrill, the 2006–07 team was defined by efficiency rather than tempo. Utah State averaged around the upper 60s to low 70s in points per game while holding opponents several points below that mark, thanks to disciplined half-court defense and strong defensive rebounding. Offensively, the Aggies shot a high percentage from the field, shared the ball to create clean looks, and minimized turnovers—hallmarks of the program’s style throughout the 2000s.

Individual Leaders

Utah State relied on a core group of starters to carry much of the scoring, with frontcourt and backcourt options combining to provide an inside–outside balance. One or two primary scorers paced the team in points per game, while a steady presence on the glass anchored the rebounding numbers. Multiple guards contributed to assist totals, keeping the offense organized and ensuring the Aggies maintained their reputation for patient, team-first play.

Postseason

After their impressive WAC Tournament run—highlighted by the upset of Nevada and a trip to the title game—the Aggies received an NIT invitation. Utah State drew a road matchup in the tournament and, despite competing well, saw its season end in the opening round. Even so, the combination of a 20-plus win season, deep conference tournament run, and postseason berth reinforced the program’s status as a consistent national factor.

Awards & Honors

The success of the 2006–07 campaign was reflected in conference recognition, as key Aggies earned All-WAC and honorable mention selections for their performances. Individual players garnered weekly awards during the season, and Utah State’s upset of Nevada brought additional national attention. Morrill’s work in steering the program through another strong WAC finish and postseason run further solidified his standing among the top coaches in college basketball.

Aggies in the Pros

Several members of the 2006–07 roster later moved on to professional opportunities, particularly in overseas leagues where Utah State alumni have long been valued for their skill level and basketball IQ. Their pro careers extended the impact of this team well beyond its NIT appearance and contributed additional entries to the broader record of Aggies competing at the next level.

Notable Games

The defining moments of the season included key WAC home wins that preserved the Spectrum’s reputation as a difficult road venue and, most memorably, the conference tournament upset of top-10 Nevada. That victory, along with the run to the WAC title game and the NIT bid that followed, turned 2006–07 into one of the more dramatic and memorable years of Utah State’s early WAC era.