Colorado State @ Washington: Tipoff Vitals

Colorado State travels to Seattle to take on the Huskies.

Week 2 MWC Basketball Power Rankings

After a week (plus an opening weekend) New Mexico has asserted itself atop the week 2 MWC basketball power ranking

Western Mid Major Blog Competition: THE BIG MOUNTAIN SKY CHALLENGE

With the college basketball season upon us, Mountain West Connection accepted a challenge to participate in a non-conference blog bet.

UNLV escapes Dixie State 81-80 in preseason exhibition

The Rebels looked sloppy in their pre-season exhibition on Wednesday night, barely escaping inferior Dixie State in overtime.

UNLV escapes major upset in 81-80 OT win over Dixie State in exhibition

Blowing big leads is something that the 2011-2012 UNLV Runnin' Rebel basketball team was well known for towards the end of the season. Bad three-point shooting was an issue as well, and if this exhibition game against Dixie State, in what should have been a complete thrashing of the opponent, is any indication of what is to come, it may be more of the same for this team.

UNLV jumped out to a 17 point halftime lead and was in complete control heading into the locker room. Just like how most upsets happened last season, the Rebels came out flat in the second half, almost immediately allowing Dixie State to come back within 6 points. The deficit stayed anywhere between there and double digits for most of the second half, but towards the end Dixie State started taking control and led by as much as 5. UNLV was able to pull it together and get the game into overtime, but once again had trouble, as they had to score the final 8 points of the game to erase a seven point deficit.

The bottom line is this is Dixie State, a team that shouldn't even remotely be able to compete with the Runnin' Rebels - and they pushed the team to overtime. The first half performance was good, and gives the idea of what this team can be, but if Dave Rice can't figure out a way to solve second-half woes and horrible three point shooting (UNLV shot 6-32 behind the arc), then this team may go just as far as last year's did - the first round.

The good news is that this was just an exhibition, and hopefully it was a wake-up call for the Rebels, that they can't just sleepwalk through certain parts of games and just win. If it wasn't, then be prepared for another long and unsatisfying season from the Runnin' Rebels.

ROOT SPORTS to broadcast 14 men's basketball games

ROOT SPORTS has picked up additional Mountain West basketball games.

Robert Upshaw injury update: Center out 2 to 4 weeks with leg injury

Freshman center Robert Upshaw could be out as much as a month with a leg injury.

College basketball rankings: SB Nation ranks UNLV No. 12, San Diego State No. 24

UNLV comes in at No. 12 while San Diego State is ranked 24 in SB Nation's preseason top 25 poll.

Syracuse vs. San Diego State: Game moved to Sunday due to chance of rain

San Diego State and Syracuse's game on the USS Midway has been moved to Sunday night at 4 p.m. ET.

Pre Season College Basketball Bracketology

even before the shoe laces have been tied for the first slate of games this season, i have mapped out the field of 68 with the MWC having it's biggest year in recent memory.

UNLV Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Analysis

UNLV attempts to take the next step in NCAA supremacy by making it to the Final Four for the first time since 1991.

Composite 2012 NCAA basketball preseason rankings

Here is a composite rankings between the AP, Coaches, KenPom and Dan Hanner.

San Diego State Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Analysis

The Aztecs prepare for their last season in the MWC with an equally difficult non-conference schedule

VIDEO: UNM Weekly press conference 10-30-12

New Mexico head coach Steve Alford and sophomore point guard Hugh Greenwood address the media on Monday, Oct. 30, 2012 at The Pit. Alford addressed the three-game suspension of senior guard Jamal Fenton, the affect his suspension will have on the team in the early going, the status of sophomore center Alex Kirk and Tony Snell and the team's upcoming exhibition games. Hugh Greenwood also talked about the upcoming games and the status of the team as it prepares for the 2012-13 season.

VIDEO: Colorado State head coach Larry Eustachy talks about their upcoming season

First year Colorado State head coach Larry Eustachy discusses the upcoming season.

VIDEO: Wes Eikmeier previews Colorado State's season

TheMWC.com is visiting all the schools and are taking a look at Colorado State.

VIDEO: Colorado State basketball series preview with guard Dorian Green

TheMWC.com visits Colorado State and sits down with guard Dorian Green.

VIDEO: Colorado State basketball preview, featuring Pierce Hornung

TheMWC.com visits Colorado State and sits down with forward Pierce Hornung

New Mexico reserve Jamal Fenton suspended three games to begin season

Top New Mexico reserve guard Jamal Fenton will miss the first three games of the 2012-13 basketball season due to a minor NCAA rules violation regarding impermissible benefits, UNM announced Monday.

Fresno State's Robert Upshaw, Kevin Oleikabe Injured

Two key contributors for the Fresno State basketball team are out indefinitely with injuries.

VIDEO: Colorado State defeats Metro State in exhibition game

Colorado State was able to defeat Division II power Metro State, 87-67 at home on Sunday in an exhibition game.

New Mexico Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Analysis

The Lobos prepare for another eventful year with an outstandingly strong non-conference schedule.

NCAA basketball rankings: UNLV ranked No. 18, SDSU No. 20 in preseason AP poll

Both UNLV and San Diego State are ranked in the top 20 in the preseason AP poll.

Analyzing The Nevada Wolf Pack Non-Conference Basketball Schedule

The Nevada Wolf Pack have a fairly manageable schedule that should proved wins on the Wolf Pack's schedule before entering their first season as MWC members

Fresno State Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Analysis

A breakdown of the Fresno State Bulldogs non-conference slate

2012-13 Mountain West preseason awards announced

San Diego State junior Jamaal Franklin was named the preseason player of the year in the Mountain West, plus the Aztecs are predicted to win the league.

VIDEO: Boise State head coach Leon Rice speaks about upcoming basketball season

Boise State had their basketball media days this past week, and head coach Leon Rice spoke about their upcoming season.

Colorado State Non-Conference Basketball Schedule Analysis

An in-depth look at the Rams non-conference slate

Freshman Anthony Bennett wins dunk contest

Freshman Anthony Bennett wins dunk contest at the Scarlet/Gray showcase.

UNLV Anthony Bennet's series of dunks at Midnight Madness

Anthony Bennett throws down a few sweet slams at UNLV's Midnight Madness, or whatever these things are called now.

Boise State's basketball non-conference analysis

an in depth look at the Boise State Men's basketball team and their non-conference schedule

Midnight Madness: Jamaal Franklin, Chase Tapley, Xavier Thames speak to media

San Diego State players Jamaal Franklin, Chase Tapley & Xavier Thames talk to media prior to Midnight Madness

Highlights from San Diego State's Midnight Madness

San Diego State held their Midnight Madness last week, and it includes a student making a half cour shot to win a truck.

San Diego State basketball coach Steve Fisher Midnight Madness press conference

Steve Fisher talks about his team prior to Midnight Madness

NCAA basketball rankings: UNLV ranked 19, SDSU 20 in preseason coaches poll

UNLV is ranked in the preseason for the first time in 20 years, they are No. 19 in the initial USA Today Coaches Poll. For more Mountain West Connection Follow @JeremyMauss

Air Force's non-conference basketball schedule overview

A first look at the nonconference slate for Air Force

Jesse Carr injury: Colorado State guard to miss entire season with torn ACL

Colorado State guard Jesse Carr will miss the 2012-13 season with a torn ACL injury.

Bryce Dejean-Jones injury: UNLV guard breaks left hand

During practice last week, guard Bryce Dejean-Jones broke his left and and will be out 4 to 6 weeks.

2012-13 Mountain West basketball announces 60 games will be televised

There will be at least 60 Mountain West basketball games that will be broadcast across CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Time Warner SportsNet and ESPN.

San Diego State, UNLV, New Mexico featured in top college basketball games

The spotlight will be shining brightly on San Diego State, New Mexico and UNLV when they face some high-profile non-conference games this year.

A pair of Mountain West basketball players land on SB Nation's top 100 list

SB Nation's Mike Rutherford put together his top 100 college basketball players , with UNLV's Mike Moser and SDSU's Jamaal Franklin make the cut. For more Mountain West Connection Follow @JeremyMauss

2013 West Basketball Tournament TV Schedule

The 2013 Mountain West tournament championship game will be broadcast on CBS

Mountain West Basketball Conference Schedule Released, Well Sort Of

Some of the 2012-13 Mountain West basketball schedule has been released.

SB Nation Previews Mountain West Basketball: Predicts UNLV As League Champions

UNLV is projected to win the Mountain West for the 2012-13 season.