Utah State men's tennis achieved a historic milestone by receiving five ITA Men's Regional Awards. Head Coach Aaron Paajanen was named ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year, with assistant coach Sergiu Bucur recognized as ITA Assistant Coach of the Year. Sophomore Xavier Calvelo secured both ITA Most Improved Player and ITA Player to Watch honors, while senior Jean-Baptiste Badon was honored as ITA Senior Player of the Year. This season, Paajanen guided the Aggies to the Mountain West regular season and tournament titles, marking only the second undefeated conference run in program history.

By the Numbers
  • 5 ITA Men's Regional Awards awarded to Utah State, a program best.
  • 19 wins achieved this season, the most since 2017.
  • 7-0 undefeated record in Mountain West play, only the second occurrence in program history.
Yes, But

While the accolades reflect a successful season, it remains to be seen how the program will perform in future seasons without key players who are graduating and moving on.

State of Play
  • Coaches and players are receiving increasing recognition on regional and national levels.
  • The team has established momentum, contributing to a strong recruiting appeal for upcoming seasons.
What's Next

Looking forward, the team aims to build on this success by recruiting new talent to match the departing seniors and sustaining high performance for upcoming tournaments and seasons.

Bottom Line

Utah State men's tennis has set a new standard for excellence, gaining national recognition while positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the future. The program's achievements highlight a successful foundation upon which to continue building.