Steve Luhm/Salt Lake Tribune: "A year ago, when San Jose was midway through what turned out to be a disastrous season. It finished 2-28, including 0-18 in the Mountain West Conference.
The Spartans didn't beat a Division I opponent.
They lost at Boise by 50 points.
Suspensions and injuries crushed them.
After suffering a 61-33 loss at Utah State, then-Aggie coach Stew Morrill said, "I feel bad for them — the situation they're in. … With their depleted roster, we should win going away and we did."
"San Jose State basketball coach Dave Wojcik said, "I've never gone through anything like this, in all my years. … But it's like I tell the kids: That's life. It's not fair sometimes. It's going to throw a curveball at you. But you have to continue on."
Wojcik wasn't lying.
He also made a promise.
"It will pay off," he said. "You've got to go through tough times to get to the good times."
Guess what?
At long last, San Jose has found some traction.
The Spartans are 8-15 overall and, more importantly, 3-8 in the Mountain West following Thursday night's authoritative 65-53 victory over Fresno State.
After winning one of its previous 36 conference games, San Jose State won two straight by a total of 33 points, including a 75-54 victory over Air Force on Jan. 30.
As the Mountain West season passes the halfway point, the Spartans might be the most improved team in the league, considering the depths from which they've risen."
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