Aidan Mahaney
Aidan M. Mahaney is an American college basketball player currently playing for the UC [Santa Barbara Gauchos men's basketball|UC Santa Barbara Gauchos]. He previously played for the UConn Huskies and the Saint Mary's Gaels.
Early life and high school career
Mahaney grew up in Lafayette, California and attended Campolindo High School. He started on the varsity team as a freshman and averaged 16 points per game as the Cougars won the Division II state championship. Mahaney averaged 19.4 points per game during his sophomore season. 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. Mahaney was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Saint Mary's over offers from California, Stanford, and Princeton.College career
Mahaney entered his freshman season with Saint Mary's coming off the bench as a reserve guard. He made his college debut in SMC's season opener against 2022–23 [Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball team|Oral Roberts] and scored 25 points in 26 minutes played. Mahaney became the team's starting point guard one month into the season. Mahaney scored 18 total points and 16 points in the second half and overtime in a 78–70 win over 12th-ranked 2022–23 [Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team|Gonzaga]. 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.
Mahaney ultimately transferred to UConn for his junior season. After an underwhelming year, he transferred again to UCSB for his final year of eligibility.