Category: Mountain West Basketball

  • JaVale McGee will likely get more minutes as Lakers need size

    [jwplayer jF5wU66N-sNi3MVSU] The Lakers went small for the Houston Rockets series, but size will be important against the Denver Nuggets. Contact/Follow @cisabelg & @MWCwire JaVale McGee’s playing time was significantly reduced during the Western Conference semifinals, but the former Nevada player is likely to get his time back when the Los Angeles Lakers play the…

  • 2020-21 Mountain West Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Tracker

    [jwplayer jF5wU66N-sNi3MVSU] 2020-21 Mountain West Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Tracker Schedules are taking shape for Mountain West hoops. Contact/Follow @JeremyMauss & @MWCwire Non-conference games. The Mountain West non-conference basketball schedule is taking shape and we will update when more games are announced. We are getting a lot of help from the invaluable help from @D1Docket on…

  • College Basketball’s Start: Step One-Pick A Date

    [jwplayer 18QegcJn-sNi3MVSU] College Basketball’s Start: Step One-Pick A Date There is still some work to be done, but you got to start somewhere. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire Both basketball oversight committees have settled on a date, now cross your fingers folks and don’t uncross them until September 16th.  This week football writers here at Mountain…

  • PODCAST: How Can A College Basketball Season Happen?

    [jwplayer jF5wU66N-sNi3MVSU] PODCAST: How Can A College Basketball Season Happen? Bubble up?!?! Contact/Follow @MWCwire 96 team NCAA Tournament Jeremy is joined by Andrew to try to figure out and guess how a college basketball season can take place. The dates for the season are still up in the air and that could have an impact…

  • Miami, including Derrick Jones Jr., could be a threat to Milwaukee

    [jwplayer jF5wU66N-sNi3MVSU] Former UNLV player Derrick Jones Jr. is among the Heat players who could disrupting Milwaukee’s offense. Contact/Follow @cisabelg & @MWCwire The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA and are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but some experts think the No. 5 Miami has the correct pieces to…

  • Pac-12 Basketball Update: A Change of Heart Seems Forthcoming

    [jwplayer 18QegcJn-sNi3MVSU] Pac-12 Basketball Update: A Change of Heart Seems Forthcoming Those around the conference are hopeful that an official decision can be reversed in time for college basketball’s potential start this winter. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire A reversal of a recent decision to postpone Pac-12 hoops until January 2021 may be around the corner. …

  • New Mexico Basketball: Lobos Receive A Five Player Roster Boost Over The Weekend

    [jwplayer 18QegcJn-sNi3MVSU] New Mexico Basketball: Lobos Receive A Five Player roster Boost Over The Weekend The roster is set in Albuquerque as Paul Weir fills all 13th roster spots and then some. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire The Lobos were finally on the receiving end of some good news this weekend as plenty of new faces…

  • Fresno State Basketball: Bulldogs Add Another Local Transfer To Their Backcourt

    [jwplayer 18QegcJn-sNi3MVSU] Fresno State Basketball: Bulldogs Add Another Local Transfer To Their Backcourt Junior Ballard transfers to Fresno State to be closer to home and with something to prove. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire Cal Poly’s returning leading scorer is added to the roster as a great late addition for the Bulldogs. The commitment to building…

  • NCAA Currently Exploring Four Potential Start Dates For College Basketball

    [jwplayer 18QegcJn-sNi3MVSU] NCAA Currently Exploring Four Potential Start Dates For College Basketball Four dates have been mentioned by the NCAA leaving many hopeful of College basketball this winter. Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire The NCAA has begun to plan a college basketball start, but don’t hold your breath. For those of us anxious for any sort…

  • Fresno State Alumni Are Playing Big Roles in NBA Playoffs

    [jwplayer jF5wU66N-sNi3MVSU] Three Fresno State alumni are competing in the 2020 NBA Playoffs Contact/Follow @cisabelg & @MWCwire Three Fresno State alumni punched their ticket to the Orlando Bubble but none of them are just along for the ride. Paul George, Tyler Johnson and Paul Watson’s teams have made it into the playoffs and each of…