The Denver Post’s Natalie Meisler breaks down the best in Mountain West Conference men’s basketball with the MWC schedule starting this week:
Five players to watch
G Jimmer Fredette, BYU, 6-2, Sr.: MWC’s top scorer (24.1 average)
F Kawhi Leonard, San Diego State, 6-7, So.: Likely off to NBA soon
G Dairese Gary, New Mexico, 6-1, Sr.: Leader of rebuilding Lobos
F Andy Ogide, CSU, 6-9, Sr.: Rams’ leading scorer and rebounder
F Malcolm Thomas, San Diego State, 6-9, Sr.: Homegrown product
Five newcomers to watch
G Will Clyburn, Utah, 6-7, Jr.: Transfer is the Utes’ best player
F Carlos Lopez, UNLV, 6-11, Fr.: Gives the Rebels size inside
G Hank Thorns, TCU, 5-10, Jr.: Transfer leading MWC in assists (5.7)
G Kendall Williams, New Mexico, 6-3, Fr.: Rookie averages 4.4 assists
F Drew Gordon, New Mexico, 6-9, Jr.: Transfer from UCLA
