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Danville Today
By the People, for the People
Pima men finish 35-1 second consecutive season
Aztecs close season with fifth-place finish at NJCAA Division II Tournament
Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:16am
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The Pima Community College men's basketball team finished the 2025-26 season with a 35-1 record, their second consecutive 35-1 campaign. The Aztecs lost in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Division II Tournament but bounced back to win their final two games and finish in fifth place.
Why it matters
Pima's sustained excellence over the past two seasons, including back-to-back 35-1 records and top-five national tournament finishes, solidifies the program as one of the premier junior college basketball teams in the country. The Aztecs' continued success has raised the profile of the school and the Tucson community.
The details
In the fifth-place game, Pima overcame a 54-49 deficit against No. 1 Des Moines Area by going on a 25-2 run, fueled by 11 points from freshman Isaiah Hill. Sophomore Mason Hunt led the Aztecs with 31 points, while Hill added 24 points and eight assists. Pima's sophomores, including Hunt, Isaac Johnson, Brock Mendoza, and Mason Tippett, finished their careers with a 70-2 record over the past two seasons.
- Pima lost in the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Division II Tournament on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
- Pima defeated No. 2 Palm Beach State 80-79 in their first consolation game on Friday, March 21, 2026.
- Pima defeated No. 1 Des Moines Area 98-81 in the fifth-place game on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Mason Hunt
A sophomore who scored a game-high 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting, including 5-for-10 from 3-point range, and was named to the NJCAA Division II All-Tournament team.
Isaiah Hill
A freshman who scored 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting, added eight assists, four rebounds, and five steals, and was named the Jack Cistriano Best Small Man Award recipient.
Isaac Johnson
A sophomore who scored 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting, grabbed seven rebounds, and had two blocks.
Will Feagles
A freshman who scored 16 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had two assists.
Brock Mendoza
A sophomore who, along with fellow sophomores Mason Hunt, Isaac Johnson, and Mason Tippett, closed their Pima careers with a 70-2 record over the past two seasons.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
The takeaway
Pima's sustained excellence over the past two seasons, including back-to-back 35-1 records and top-five national tournament finishes, solidifies the program as one of the premier junior college basketball teams in the country. The Aztecs' continued success has raised the profile of the school and the Tucson community.
