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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 14: Karson Templin #22 of the Utah State Aggies celebrates with the trophy after the team defeated the San Diego State Aztecs in the championship game of the Mountain West Conference men’s basketball tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center on March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aggies defeated the Aztecs 73-62. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Plenty of familiarity between Nevada and Murray State ahead of first-round NIT clash

Seven months after nearly playing against each other, Nevada and Murray State are set to play in the NIT. Chris Murray of NevadaSportsNet has the story.

Hawai‘i men’s basketball punches ticket to NCAA Tournament for first time since 2016

Hawaii has been a member of the Mountain West for a long time, but starting next season they’ll join full-time as opposed to being football-only. In basketball, they’ll arrive in fine form after claiming the Big West title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Christian Shimabuku of the Aloha State Daily has the details.

Utah State headed to San Diego as a No. 9 seed in NCAA Tournament

The Mountain West champions are headed to San Diego to take on Villanova. The Aggies are feeling somewhat slighted by being under-seeded by the tournament selection committee, but playing a Villanova team traveling across the country is a decent draw.

Congrats, AD Boggs!

The Beavers introduce their new coach

Tipoff times for the relevant MWC/Pac-12 teams

On The Horizon:

Today – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 2026 Mountain West Softball Week 6

Today – Mountain West Reacts Survey: Utah State, NIT Tournament

Today – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Mountain West Basketball Tournament

Today – Beginners Guide to Filling out your March Madness Bracket