CSUSM athletics has come a long way since its inception in 1998 with three original teams. The program now boasts 13 teams, 24 conference championships and three national titles.
“You learn a lot in the high levels,” Saia said. “You compete against the top coaches in the country, but that doesn’t mean the coaches up there are better than the ones down here. Basketball is basketball, and there are great coaches everywhere at every level.”
