In this week’s Mountain West basketball rankings by Nevada Sports Net columnist Chris Murray, Utah State takes the top spot with a record of 16-1 and 6-0 in conference play. They pulled out a close victory against Boise State with a late four-point play. New Mexico follows in second place with a record of 14-3, led by Arizona transfer Filip Borovicanin.
San Diego State drops to third after a lopsided loss to New Mexico. Boise State, Colorado State, Nevada, UNLV, Wyoming, San Jose State, and Fresno State round out the rankings. UNLV is struggling under coach Kevin Kruger, losing to Boise State and Colorado State by 22 points each.
Wyoming is looking to bounce back with star Obi Agbim returning from an ankle injury. San Jose State notched its first conference win and hopes to continue improving. Meanwhile, Air Force is still seeking its first Mountain West win.
The Mountain West basketball scene is heating up, with close games, surprising upsets, and teams jockeying for position in the rankings. Fans can stay updated on all the action through Chris Murray’s insightful columns, providing valuable insights into Northern Nevada sports. Follow him on Twitter @ByChrisMurray or email him at crmurray@sbgtv.com for more information.
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