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Wyo2dal

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Wyoming (12-0)

Most impressive wins: Colorado and at Illinois State.

Biggest question answered: Leonard Washington has been a leader for the Cowboys despite all his issues, including a suspension last year. The Cowboys weren't sure who they could rely on early on but Washington has done everything asked of him so far.

National player of the year candidate: Washington is a Mountain West Conference Player of the Year candidate, but he won't be in the conversation for the national honor.

Difference-maker: Larry Nance Jr. The sophomore has played up in the big games for Wyoming, scoring 14 against Colorado, 19 in the win over Illinois State and 21 in a win over rival Denver. The Cowboys' staple has been their defense, as you'd expect from a Larry Shyatt-coached team, but it's their surprisingly-balanced offense that has been a pleasant plus.

What to watch for: Wyoming may be in the most balanced league in the country. It has to deal with two games against UNLV, San Diego State, New Mexico, Colorado State and Boise State, let alone playing Nevada and Air Force. There are zero easy games on this schedule. To expect Wyoming to get through this without getting beaten up is unrealistic.

Final Four potential: No shot. But the Cowboys are going to the postseason. Shyatt has already put the Cowboys in the NIT conversation, barring a complete collapse. An NCAA berth is hardly out of the question if they can hold serve at the Arena Auditorium.

I don't know if he watches the games or not, Probably high lights or something but while I fully admit I was wrong Adams has not only been a solid addition but I think he could easily earn Freshman of the Year MWC.

The Mountain West continues to shine when the spotlight is on with quality performances and at times breakthrough wins. The MWC may very well end up with the highest percentage of bids to the NCAA tournament.

On to the rankings:

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4. Wyoming. The Cowboys are now one of the four remaining unbeatens with Arizona, Duke and Michigan. Wyoming owns a key home win (Colorado) and a significant comeback win on the road (Illinois State), and now has a chance for another road win at SMU. The more road and neutral-court wins, the more attractive the team is to the NCAA tournament selection committee. This Wyoming team will enter the MWC season with postseason credentials, barring a collapse in the conference.

Right behind the Big 3 exactly where I would expect to be put.
 
Adams has no chance at Freshman of the Year in the MWC. He's good, but UNLV has the Bennett kid that may win national POY...freshman or not.
 
wyopig said:
Adams has no chance at Freshman of the Year in the MWC. He's good, but UNLV has the Bennett kid that may win national POY...freshman or not.

Yep. Thankfully we should only have to deal with him for one year, but he is a beast.
 
NowherePoke said:
wyopig said:
Adams has no chance at Freshman of the Year in the MWC. He's good, but UNLV has the Bennett kid that may win national POY...freshman or not.

Yep. Thankfully we should only have to deal with him for one year, but he is a beast.

I would be pleased to have the top Freshman in the country play in the MWC every year, and occasionally for us.
 
Beyond stoked for MWC play......the Big 3 look as good as ever, but so do UW, CSU, BSU, etc. Every week will be a dog fight.
 

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