Spotlight on Hank Thorns: The Virginia Tech transfer is only 5-foot-9 but has been an impact player for the Horned Frogs. The junior guard leads the MWC in assists (6.4 per game) and came into the week ranked No. 8 nationally. He is second in the MWC and 17th nationally in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.62).
Colorado State: The Rams are looking for a fourth straight road win but have lost seven of their last eight in Fort Worth, Texas. CSU needs to maintain momentum for a critical home game Saturday with UNLV. . . . Although guard Wes Eikmeier remains day to day with severe tendinitis in his foot, he had some limited practice Monday. . . . CSU coach Tim Miles expects point guard Dorian Green to work himself out of a shooting slump.
Texas Christian: The Horned Frogs are as bad in men’s basketball as they are good in football. . . . Compounding problems for a thin roster, TCU coach Jim Christian suspended the best player, Ronnie Moss, for undisclosed reasons several weeks ago. There is no word if or when Moss will rejoin the team, but Miles said he was preparing as if Moss would be back to face the Rams. . . . TCU’s current eight-game losing streak began Jan. 15 in Fort Collins.
Natalie Meisler, The Denver Post
