1 overall seed Alabama, which emerged as the most dominant and divisive team during a turbulent 2022-23 season, sputtered offensively and found an exit from the NCAA tournament on Friday night.

San Diego State clinched the program's first berth in the Elite Eight, led by Darrion Trammell's 21 points and an unflinching defensive resolve that ground Alabama's dreams of a first Final Four appearance into a puddle of frustration and missed shots.

The Aztecs have remained a consistent NCAA tournament team during coach Brian Dutcher's six seasons, and they suffocated Alabama's offense by holding the Crimson Tide to 32.4% overall shooting.

Alabama star forward Brandon Miller, a projected top-five NBA draft pick, will likely end his college career with a dismal 3-for-19 shooting night in which he took more than 12 minutes to score his first basket.

San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher Steady senior point guard Jahvon Quinerly got four shots blocked within a three-minute span in the second half and finished the game with three turnovers.

The Aztecs looked overwhelmingly skilled compared to those opponents and didn't appear overmatched against Alabama's deep roster of athletes and future NBA picks who conquered the SEC this season.