Checking in on Chase Tapley

Chase Tapley came out of Sacramento High a couple of years back and decided San Diego State of the Mountain West Conference was the college and basketball program for him. After a 34-3 ride this season and a three game stretch in the Big Dance, it's apparent he made a wise decision.

In 2010-11, he averaged 8.6 points per game on 49% overall shooting, 38% from long distance. Tapley also passed for 64 assists and nabbed 44 steals, the latter second on the team.

The Aztecs are losing four starters (Kawhi Leonard, Billy White, D.J. Gay and Malcolm Thomas) so Coach Steve Fisher will be looking for leadership from his junior-to-be, the lone returnee with substantial playing time and experience.