high-effort interior bruiser who gave NM State a reliable two-way punch
In the 2019–20 season, Ivan Aurrecoechea was a productive frontcourt piece for New Mexico State, averaging 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds while earning All-WAC First Team honors; in 2018–19, he added 9.6 points and 5.3 boards as the Aggies kept rolling. He stood out less as a highlight-machine and more as a steady, physical, efficient big who fit winning basketball—strong on the glass, dependable around the rim, and the kind of glue guy coaches trust when the game gets chippy.
