In his 11th year as the radio play-by-play announcer at Saint Mary’s, Alex Jensen talks about the team’s prospects for a deep NCAA Tournament run, star guards Logan Johnson and Aidan Mahaney and the staying power of Head Coach Randy Bennett. AJ and Dave break down the WCC Tournament bracket, the potential Cinderella and the conference’s postseason awards. The Gaels are the top seed in the the West Coast Conference Tournament at the Orleans Hotel in Las Vegas, needing two wins to secure the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. At the time of the recording, Saint Mary’s is projected as a number-five seed, according to ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi.

Saint Mary’s Play-by-Play announcer Alex Jensen

 
 
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March 4, 2023

Saint Mary’s Play-by-Play announcer Alex Jensen

On Randy Bennett: "Obviously basketball plays a big role but it's about people. That's what makes him special. He cares about the people...He's such a great fit for Saint Mary's college and vice versa. Beyond that, what he's built at Saint Mary's is unbelievable. And that he's stayed, that's the most important thing.
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