In a thrilling college basketball matchup, Boise State's Max Rice stunned San Diego State with a remarkable shot from near halfcourt, leading the Broncos to an overtime victory. The win not only solidified their position in the esteemed Top 25 And 1 rankings but also highlighted their remarkable season under the guidance of head coach Danny Sprinkle.

Sprinkle, who took over as the Utah State head coach last April, has defied expectations with a team that didn't include any returning players who scored a point last season. Despite being picked ninth in the preseason Mountain West Conference poll, Sprinkle has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, securing at least a share of the MWC regular-season title with a remarkable 25-5 record.

While other notable coaches such as UConn's Dan Hurley, Houston's Kelvin Sampson, Purdue's Matt Painter, and USF's Amir Abdur-Rahim may be in contention for various coaching accolades, Sprinkle's achievements are widely considered to make him a frontrunner for the National Coach of the Year honor. Additionally, his success has even sparked speculation that he could be a potential candidate for the vacant head coaching position at the University of Washington.

However, Sprinkle is not the only coach thriving in Boise State. Leon Rice, the head coach of the Boise State Broncos, is on the verge of accomplishing a historic feat by leading the team to the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year. If Utah State falls to New Mexico on Saturday, Boise State will share the Mountain West Conference title with Utah State and the winner of the Nevada-UNLV game, marking their second championship in a three-year span. This success is even more significant considering that prior to Rice's tenure, Boise State's last conference title came in 2008.

Friday night's victory against San Diego State was made even more memorable by Max Rice, the coach's son, whose super-long 3-pointer in overtime sealed the Broncos' win. Max Rice finished the game with 10 points on seven shots and contributed to Boise State's sixth Quadrant 1 victory, intensifying the excitement of the team's fans.

With their victory and impressive performance, Boise State climbed to No. 24 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings. Meanwhile, Purdue continues to hold the top spot for the 18th consecutive day as the regular season draws to a close.

As the college basketball season heads into the conference tournaments, Boise State, under the guidance of their talented coaching staff, will strive to maintain their momentum and secure a strong position for the NCAA Tournament.