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Gerald Mattinson was studying practice film. It was Oct. 8, less than a month before his University of Wyoming women’s basketball team opens the 2019- 20 season. The more Mattinson dissected the tape, the more he started to think. “Wow, we don’t have very many practices left until our first game,” he said. Indeed. It had been more than 150 days since Mattinson was named coach of the Cowgirls, but everything – from putting the finishing touches on the 2019-20 recruiting class, to firming up the nonconference schedule, to mapping out preseason practices – has gone by in a jiffy for the new man in charge of a proud program. “It’s been kind of fast-paced,” Mattinson said. “Days are flying by.” Mattinson, 60, takes the reins following the retire- ment of 16-year coach Joe Legerski, who is the pro- gram’s winningest coach with an all-time record of 314-186. The void couldn’t be bigger. But Mattinson is no stranger to the program; he spent 16 seasons as an associate coach under Legerski. Prior to that, he stared at Casper College from 1977-78, where he played on a club that went 36-4 with a sixth- place finish at the NJCAA Tournament. After his play- ing days were over, Mattinson served as the Rock Springs High boys coach from 1982-87, and then moved from his high school alma mater to Western Wy- oming Community College, where he served in various roles, including men’s head coach, from 1987-99. WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 5

“I just look at it as just another record. She was first in 3A in scoring son said of the starting lineup. “As we leadership. It’s a new role for Rusk step,” Mattinson said of taking over (17.5 points per game) and steals (5.3 say every day in practice, you’re after having Cotton and Tapia in front the Cowgirls. “I don’t know if it’s a steals per game), and third in re- coming out to practice to compete for of her last season. But, Mattinson challenge. It doesn’t weigh on me. It’s bounding (7.8 rebounds per game). a spot to play or to earn some playing said, Rusk is adjusting to the switch. just a step forward for me, one more Powell held her own in 4A, as well. time, and those spots are going to be After three consecutive 20-plus thing to accomplish and try to do the The Cody standout finished second wide open. win seasons, expectations remain the best that we can.” in 4A in rebounding (11 rpg) and “Somebody’s going to have to be same, even though the Cowgirls will His fingerprints are already start- blocked shots (3.5 bpg). She finished able to fill them, and I don’t know face a more difficult task this season ing to show up on the program. the season fifth in scoring (13.4 ppg). right now who that is. Some days one with eight underclassmen fighting If you expected drastic changes to Both are expected to contribute player looks good, and then another for playing time. the Cowgirls’ foundation, Mattinson right away. day somebody else has a great day. “We’re going to have to go through made very few. UW will feature the “Right now, they’re playing hard in We need to have some of our athletes some growing pains,” Mattinson same motion offense and man-to- practice, and they’re trying to figure step up and start to separate them- said. man defense it has over the past few out the transition of playing at this selves a little bit here in the next 10 “We’re probably going to have years. But Mattinson did say there level,” Mattinson said. “One of them days or so, and that’ll give us a better some days when we’re really, really could be a wrinkle or two on both told me they’re basically playing direction of where we’re going.” up and some games where we’re ends of the floor. harder right now than they had to One spot, however, appears to be going, ‘Whoa, we really got it!’” “That’s what this team was built for play all year as a senior against the locked. the coach said. “And sometimes, when we recruited the previous competition they played against.” Senior forward Taylor Rusk is one yeah, that youngness kicks in and classes, you know, when we recruit- The Cowgirls will rely on anyone of two returning starters for the Cow- then the next thing you know, that ed kids that fit a system of motion of- and everyone to step up after losing girls. (Sophomore guard Karla Erja- next game you’re going, ‘Wow, what fense and playing some man-to-man three starters – Bailee Cotton, Marta vec is the other.) Rusk enters the happened?’ defense,” he said. Gomez and Clara Tapia – off last sea- 2019-20 season just 155 points shy of “My goal is to try to win a confer- Among the Cowgirls’ five newcom- son’s roster. Two junior college becoming the 26th member of the ence championship within the next ers are 5-foot-11 guard McKinley transfers in juniors Jaye Johnson 1,000-point club. She was one of four couple of years and, if not, to try to Bradshaw of Lyman and 6-0 forward (Casper College) and Emily Buchan- Cowgirls to finish with 300 or more lead the program, once again, as Paige Powell of Cody. an (Eastern Wyoming) also are com- points last season. good or maybe with some players a Bradshaw helped lead Lyman to a peting for playing time. Rusk also will be leaned on in a va- little bit better than maybe what it Class 3A runner-up finish and a 22-6 “It’s wide open right now,” Mattin- riety of ways – most importantly, for was.” 6 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 Senior leader COWGIRLS’ RUSK TRANSITIONING INTO A NEW ROLE

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For the past three seasons, Taylor Rusk has had others to lean on. Last season, she had seniors Bailee Cotton, Marta Gomez and Clara Tapia to go to for advice. This season will be different. For the first time in her career, Rusk will help take over the lead- ership reins for the University of Wyoming women’s basketball team. “This being my last year, (I’ve) just got to step up,” Rusk said. “I’ve learned a lot from them and past seniors, and to just know what’s expected of you and set- ting the tone and just being able to step up (is huge).” The 5-foot-11 Rusk is one of only two returning starters and is just one of three seniors on the Cowgirls’ roster for the 2019-20 season. The other returning starter is 5-10 sophomore guard Karla Erjavec. “With having six seniors last year, it was a lot easier and with me being a returner, too, I think there was less newcomers, and now it’s probably more newcom- ers,” Rusk said. “And just being able to have that same intensity in practice and showing up every day and just doing the little things (is key).” Story continues on page 9 IT’SIT’S BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SEASON! Time ForFor Slam Dunk SavingsSa at

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Last season, University of Wyoming’s Taylor Rusk averaged 9.1 points per game and was second on the team with 108 assists. The senior enters the 2019-20 season just 155 points shy of becoming the 26th member of the 1,000-point club. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports

Continued from page 6 hard every day and just try their Just taking it all in and knowing day out.” UW has five newcomers this best.” it’s not all about me.” As the season inches closer, season. That group includes three Rusk could end up with quite But the Cowgirls’ standout Rusk is preparing herself to take freshmen – two of which are from the career in a Cowgirls uniform. did say when it does happen, she on more responsibilities than She enters the 2019-20 season just will take the time to soak in the she has had in the past. Mattinson Wyoming – and two junior college 155 points shy of becoming the moment. and his coaching staff will turn transfers. Rusk has done her best 26th member of the 1,000-point “I’ve worked hard these last to her for leadership. Rusk’s to take them under her wing, so to club. Last season, Marta Gomez couple years for that,” she added. teammates, especially the speak, to help get them acclimat- joined the club and finished her Rusk was one of four Cowgirls underclassmen, will follow ed to Division I basketball. career with 1,402 points. to register 300 or more points last her lead. “They’re doing a great job,” The career milestone isn’t nec- season. She averaged 9.1 points “Right now, she is adjusting to Rusk said. “I think every fresh- essarily something Rusk thinks per game and was second on the that role,” Mattinson said. “That’s man has the (feeling of) it’s a lot to much about. team with 108 assists. a new role for her. You know, last handle the first couple of weeks. “I’ve gotten the opportunity to First-year Cowgirls coach Ger- year we had Bailee (Cotton) and And motion, it always takes peo- play since my freshman year, and ald Mattinson said Rusk is one of Clara (Tapia) as senior leaders, ple a while to get it, but I think all moving forward, I’m just going to those rare players you lean on all and Taylor was right there with three of our freshmen are doing a do what coaches expect of me,” the time. them, but didn’t have to be the good job. They’ve definitely had she said. “If that comes with it, “Nothing really shakes her too main leader, where now she is their freshman moments, but then it does. Scoring is an impor- much,” the coach said. “She is just going to have to step up and adjust that’s to be expected. And they’re tant part of my game, but so is de- consistent … she is just that player to that role and take it on. And, so picking it up and they work really fense and everything like that. that you can count on day in and far, she’s been doing it.” 10 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 Super sophomore ERJAVEC READY TO BUILD ON STRONG FRESHMAN SEASON

By Robert Munoz Erjavec brought a clutch gene WyoSports with her to Laramie. “I don’t think about it too much Karla Erjavec played a huge when I’m put in those positions,” role for the University of Wyo- she said with a grin. “I think of it as ming women’s basketball team just a regular shot, and that I just last season. want to help my team win.” She started each of the Cow- Her expectations this season girls’ 33 games as a true freshman, consist of more than putting num- and her season went better than bers on the stat sheet and hitting expected. clutch shots. This year, the 5-10 sophomore “Our expectations for (Erjavec) guard is setting her expectations are to be able to run the team, and even higher. step up and be a leader,” said Mat- “I’m the type of person that al- tinson, who spent the previous 16 ways expects more, even though years as UW’s associate head sometimes (those expectations) coach. “We’re going to need her to aren’t even realistic,” Erjavec be a leader on and off the court. said. “I expect a lot of myself, es- “She is doing a great job right pecially to improve my game.” now, and needs to continue doing Erjavec averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 that.” assists and 2.7 rebounds per game The Cowgirls are a young team during her rookie campaign. That heading into the season, with only stat line helped her earn a spot on six upperclassmen and Taylor the Mountain West’s all-freshmen Rusk being the only senior on the team. roster that logged minutes last She set the UW freshman record season. for assists in a single-season with Erjavec is primed to take on 124, while also notching 27 steals. the leadership role she wasn’t ex- “(Erjavec) came in and played pecting to be handed so soon after at a very high level right off the the short time she has spent in bat,” first-year coach Gerald Mat- Laramie. tinson said. “She had a big impact A native of Zagreb, Croatia, Er- on our team.” javec never imagined she would Aside from scoring points and be representing UW on the bas- dishing out dimes, she hit big time ketball court. shots for the Cowgirls. Especially Zagreb is the capital city of Cro- shots in the postseason, when it atia, with a population just north of mattered most. 820,000. She hit two free-throws at the It was a huge culture change end of regulation to force over- coming to Laramie, but she enjoys time against San Diego State in a the small-town vibes and the wel- Mountain West Tournament coming feeling it has provided. semifinal. “It was a major transition com- Two weeks later, she sank the ing to a small town like Laramie,” University of Wyoming sophomore Karla Erjavec averaged 9.0 points, 3.7 game-winning free throw in the she said. “I never expected I’d assists and 2.7 rebounds per game during her rookie campaign. That stat third round of the Women’s Na- be here, but I’m glad I made that line helped her earn a spot on the Mountain West’s all-freshmen team. tional Invitation Tournament decision. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports against Pepperdine. “I’m glad I’m here.”

WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 13 Stepping forward VITULOVA PREPARING FOR BIGGER ROLE WITH COWGIRLS

By Robert Munoz WyoSports

Tereza Vitulova is on the path to becoming an all-around contributor. Following a freshman campaign where she saw the court a mere 8.7 minutes per game, Vitulova is looking to expand her role this sea- son for the University of Wyoming women’s basketball team. “I really am expecting to better my game overall and especially get better at playing in the post,” Vitulova said. “We’re a young team, and I could be a huge help this year.” Vitulova came to Laramie from the small village of Domsaov, which is located in the eastern re- gion of the Czech Republic. Coming to Laramie and being a part of the Cowgirls seemed like an easy choice for Vitulova. “I loved the coaching staff and all of the girls on the team from the beginning,” she said. “I knew when I was on my official visit that I would enjoy it here.” University of Wyoming sophomore Tereza Vitulova competed on the under-18 national team in 2018 and led her team She says, however, the playing to a fourth-place finish at the U18 FIBA Women’s European Championships while pacing the team in points and re- style wasn’t quite what she ex- bounds. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports pected when she started her col- lege career. but there are still some aspects of scoring and passing ability are the team is on the path toward an- “Coming (to Laramie) and play- her game she needs to improve. overlooked. other successful season. ing was much harder than I “(Vitulova) wants the challenge, Vitulova averaged 4.7 points per The Cowgirls finished with a thought it was going to be,” she and she is taking on the challenge game last season, but did so by 25-9 record last season and placed said. “The basketball here is much of being a starting forward and shooting 50% from the field, 36% second in the Mountain West more physical than the basketball a dominant presence in this from the arc and 75% from the Tournament. and the playing style in Europe.” league,” first-year Cowgirls head free-throw line. UW also made an appearance in The 6-foot-2 sophomore was a coach Gerald Mattinson said. “But Her offensive skills are her big- the Women’s National Invitation force while playing for her nation- to do that, she is going to need to be gest strength, as of right now. Tournament, where they lost to al team. She competed on the more of a presence defensively. “Tereza has a really good knack eventual champion University of under-18 national team in 2018 “She has been working really for passing,” Mattinson said. “She Arizona in the quarterfinal round. and led her team to a fourth-place hard on her defense, and she has a good feel and can pass out- “Even though we’re really finish at the U18 FIBA Women’s should be able to help us in that as- side when she is double teamed on young and have some inexperi- European Championships while pect, but once she gets to where the block, her interior passing is enced players, we can be really pacing the team in points and she needs to be, she can be a really, there, and that’s a hard thing to good again,” she said. “We’re all rebounds. really good player.” find or teach.” getting better every day, and we She is well on her way to having While her defense may not As Vitulova and the Cowgirls should have another successful that same impact for the Cowgirls, be where it needs to be, her continue to improve, she believes season.” 14 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 UW freshman duo Powell, Bradshaw learning ropes THE NEWCOMERS FIGURE TO PLAY A ROLE THIS SEASON

By Tyler Poslosky ing things up and being a solid team.” per game) and steals (5.3 steals per game). She WyoSports However, there are times when Powell finds finished third in rebounding (7.8 rebounds per herself stressed out with the tremendous work- game). The differences between high school and Di- load that’s been shoved upon her. That’s when Like her classmate Powell, Bradshaw has vision I basketball are vast. she takes a step back and reviews her work. had to adjust her game. The biggest obstacle University of Wyoming freshmen Paige “If I come off of a rough prac- for her was switching from a zone Powell and McKinley Bradshaw found out all tice where I feel like I couldn’t do It’s been amazing defensive scheme, which she about those quickly. They were walloped with a a ton of things right, I sit down and “ played in high school, to a man-to- whirlwind of information – the pace of study basketball afterward and for me, and I loved man look. the game, offensive and defensive schemes, try to get more comfortable with it, and I can’t wait “I never really had to guard a technique and footwork – from the time they offensive, defensive (plays) and specific person,” she said. stepped foot on campus for preseason practice. the little things we went over in to keep learning “Learning the defense and learn- “It has been night and day,” said Powell, a practice,” she added. ing how to guard my man while 6-foot forward. “Everything is a lot faster, ev- As Powell continues to grow, and growing as a still being off and able to help has erybody’s a lot stronger and a lot smarter. learn and evolve, make no mis- basketball player. been probably the biggest chal- “The game has picked up a lot. There’s a lot of take, she has all the tools neces- ” lenge for me. I’ve had to spend little things that I’ve had to learn. It’s definitely sary to be an impact player for the McKinley Bradshaw some time by myself mentally been a learning curve, but it has been really, re- Cowgirls. UW freshman figuring out where I need to be ally good.” “With Paige, what you have is and how fast I need to move and Powell was a standout for Cody High. She you have a very talented athlete,” first-year (where) I need to go.” ended her senior season last year second in Cowgirls coach Gerald Mattinson said. “She is Mattinson, who took over following the Class 4A in rebounding (11.0 rebounds per just a gifted athlete. She goes and gets rebounds retirement of 16-year coach Joe Legerski game) and blocked shots (3.5 blocks per game). every day in practice that you just go, ‘Wow, this past spring, covets Bradshaw’s ability to Her 13.4 points per game mark where did that one come from? score. was fifth. And can I get you to get about “McKinley’s just that hard-nosed (player),” But, as Powell has quickly The game has three more of those?’ And she the coach said. “She has that unique ability, her learned, the statistics and other “ will eventually; she’ll figure knack to score in a variety of ways. She is show- prep accolades she has gar- picked up a lot. that out.” ing she can put the ball on the floor. She can nered through the years mean There’s a lot of little Bradshaw has gone through a shoot the 3. We’ve just got to get her shooting next to nothing now that she is similar learning curve. that with a little bit more confidence. She is a playing for the Cowgirls. things that I’ve had to In fact, she told Mattinson very tough kid.” “Everybody is better than I learn. It’s definitely during one preseason practice UW returns just two starters from last sea- am or is just as good as I am,” that she has worked harder now son’s 25-win squad. With three spots up for she said. been a learning curve, than at any point during her se- grabs, both Powell and Bradshaw figure to be Powell learned to adjust on but it has been really, nior season at Lyman. right in the mix this season. the fly. She made sure to pick up “Over the past few weeks, it’s “I’m hoping there’s a lot of people that con- a new thing or two each day, but really good.” been probably one of the most tribute right away,” Mattinson said. “Right she also made sure she didn’t Paige Powell rewarding things I’ve done in now, they’re playing hard in practice, and overwhelm herself. She has im- my life, is to come and compete they’re trying to figure out the transition of UW freshman proved on making reads on both at this level,” Bradshaw said. playing at this level. ends of the floor, being faster at “It’s been amazing for me, and I “Right now, they’re battling for positions and recognizing open plays, footwork and screen- loved it, and I can’t wait to keep learning and playing time like everybody else, including ing angles. growing as a basketball player.” some of our returning sophomores. Basically, “The first couple days were pretty rough,” A 5-11 guard, Bradshaw helped Lyman to a it’s going to be who figures it out first. But said Powell, “but every day we’ve gotten a little 3A runner-up finish and a 22-6 mark as a senior they’re in the big picture of things, and what bit better and gotten closer to that goal of clean- last season. She led 3A in scoring (17.5 points they do with that is going to be up to them.” Paige Powell, left, and McKinley Bradshaw, right 16 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 Meet the 2019-20 Wyoming Cowgirls

2018-19 record: 25-9 Head coach: Gerald Arena: Arena- overall, 13-5 MW (third) Mattinson (first season) Auditorium (11,600)

Returning starters (2): Taylor Others returning: Selale Kepenc, jr., 6-2, n/a; Coreen Labish, sr., 6-2, n/a; Tommi Olson, Newcomers: McKinley Bradshaw, fr., Rusk, sr., 6-2, 9.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.2 so., 5-6, 0.3 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.9 apg; Elisa Pilli, sr., 5-7, 1.9 ppg, 0.5 rpg, 0.4 apg; Alba Sanchez 5-11; Emily Buchanan, jr., 5-6; Paige apg; Karla Erjavec, so., 5-10, 8.9 ppg, Ramos, so., 6-0, 5.0 ppg, 0.4 rpg, 0.4 apg; Tereza Vitulova, so., 6-2, 4.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.1 Powell, fr., 6-0; Jaeden Vaifanua, fr., 2.6 rpg, 3.6 apg apg; Quinn Weidemann, so., 5-9, 6.6 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.8 apg 6-1; Jaye Johnson, jr., 5-10

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GERALD MATTINSON HEATHER EZELL RYAN LARSEN FALLON LEWIS Position: Head coach Position: Associate Position: Assistant Position: Assistant (first season at UW) head coach (first season coach (first season at coach (first season at at UW) UW) UW) Alma mater: Weber State (1981) Alma mater: Iowa Alma mater: Minnesota Alma mater: University State (2009) State University- of Wyoming (2014) Moorhead (2002)

PREVIOUS COACHING PREVIOUS COACHING PREVIOUS COACHING PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE 2008-18: Associate women’s head 2015-18: Assistant women’s coach, 2013-18: Head women’s coach, South 2015-18: Director of Recruiting, coach, University of Wyoming University of Wyoming Dakota School of Mines University of Wyoming 2004-07: Assistant women’s head 2011-15: Assistant women’s coach, 2008-12: Assistant women’s coach, coach, University of Wyoming Southeast Missouri State University of South Dakota 1998-99: Volunteer assistant women’s 2010-11: Assistant women’s coach, 2002-07: Assistant men’s coach, coach, Western Wyoming College Fairfield University Augustana College 1991-98: Head men’s coach, Western Wyoming College

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MCKINLEY BRADSHAW THE SCOOP COREEN LABISH THE SCOOP Position: Guard Erjavec’s contributions earned her Mountain Position: Forward Pilli appeared in eight games last season. West all-freshman team honors last season. She went 5 for 10 from the field, 3 for 4 Year: Freshman She started all 34 games for the Cowgirls and Year: Senior from the arc, and 2 for 3 from the free- Height: 5-11 averaged 31.6 minutes per game. … Erjavec Height: 6-2 throw line. … She scored a season-high scored in double digits 13 times and set the eight points against San Jose State. Hometown: Lyman, Wyoming UW freshman record for assists in a single Hometown: Cheney, season (124). Washington THE SCOOP PAIGE POWELL THE SCOOP Bradshaw won the 2017-18 Wyoming JAYE JOHNSON Position: Forward Gatorade Player of the Year award following Labish wasn’t able to compete last year due Year: Freshman her junior season in high school. … She earned Position: Forward to injury. … During the 2017-18 season, she all-state and all-conference honors in all four logged minutes in three games as a Year: Junior Height: 6-0 years in her high school career. … Bradshaw sophomore, where she averaged 5.6 minutes averaged 17.5 points, 3.4 assists, 7.8 rebounds Height: 5-10 in those contests. Hometown: Cody, and 5.3 steals while recording seven double- Wyoming doubles in her senior season. Hometown: Casper, Wyoming TOMMI OLSON THE SCOOP

THE SCOOP Position: Guard Powell averaged a double-double with EMILY BUCHANAN 13.4 points and 11.0 rebounds a game Position: Guard Johnson was a member of the Casper College Year: Sophomore in her senior season at Cody High. … She Thunderbirds her last two seasons. … She Height: 5-6 scored a season-high 26 points against Year: Junior averaged 11.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.7 Green River and grabbed a Class 4A Height: 5-6 assists per contest in her sophomore Hometown: Worland, single-game high 19 rebounds against campaign. … Johnson earned All-Region IX Wyoming Kelly Walsh. Hometown: Yoder, Wyoming defensive team honors and was named to the 2019 NJCAA Region IX all-tournament 2018-19 averages: 0.3 ppg, 0.6 rpg, team. 0.9 apg THE SCOOP TAYLOR RUSK Buchanan spent her previous two years at THE SCOOP Position: Forward Eastern Wyoming College, where she SELALE KEPENC Year: Senior averaged 17.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 As a freshman, Olson played in 11 games, including logging 20 minutes against the assists per game in her sophomore season. … Position: Forward Height: 5-11 She scored 31 points twice and eclipsed the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Year: Redshirt junior 20-point mark 10 times while shooting 44.5% where she had two points, six assists and six Hometown: Highlands Ranch, steals. from the field. Height: 6-2 Colorado Hometown: Istanbul, 2018-19 averages: 9.1 ppg, 3.4 ppg, Turkey 3.2 apg KARLA ERJAVEC ELISA PILLI Position: Guard Position: Guard THE SCOOP THE SCOOP Year: Senior Year: Sophomore Kepenc was forced to redshirt last season Rusk started in all 34 games for the Cowgirls last season. … She shot 43.8% Height: 5-10 after she tore an ACL during the summer of Height: 5-7 2018. … During her sophomore campaign, she from the field and 32.3% from the 3-point Hometown: Zagreb, averaged 3.5 points and 1.3 rebounds per Hometown: Padova, Italy line. … Rusk finished the season ranked 13th in the nation and first in the Mountain Croatia game while shooting at a .398 mark from 2018-19 averages: 1.9 ppg, the field. West in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.92). 2018-19 averages: 8.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.6 apg 0.5 rpg, 0.4 apg WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 19

ALBA SANCHEZ RAMOS THE SCOOP QUINN WEIDEMANN Position: Guard In her senior season in high school, Vaifanua Position: Guard nearly averaged a double-double with 17.6 Year: Sophomore points and 9.8 rebounds while adding 2.8 Year: Sophomore Height: 6-0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game. … She scored Height: 5-9 32 points to go with 12 rebounds in the state Hometown: Madrid, championship game. Hometown: Omaha, Spain Nebraska 2018-19 averages: 5.0 ppg, 0.4 rpg, 2018-19 averages: 6.6 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.8 apg 0.4 apg TEREZA VITULOVA Position: Forward THE SCOOP THE SCOOP Year: Sophomore Weidemann appeared in all 34 games last Ramos saw action in seven games last season, season. … She had two games with 20 or Height: 6-2 where she shot 52.3% from the field and more points, including a season-high 24 points 46.7% from the arc. … She scored a season- Hometown: Domasov, Czech against UNLV, where she made seven three- high 16 points in only 17 minutes against Republic pointers to tie the record for second-most in a UCCS. game in Cowgirls history. 2018-19 averages: 4.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.1 apg

JAEDEN VAIFANUA THE SCOOP University of Wyoming freshman guard Position: Forward Vitulova played in 27 games during her freshman campaign. … She shot at a 49.1% Quinn Weidemann passes against the Year: Freshman rate from the field and 35.7% from 3-point Boise State Broncos on Jan. 26 at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. Height: 6-1 land. … She reached double-digit scoring five times, while scoring a career high 16 points The Cowgirls beat the Broncos 64-52. Hometown: Draper, Utah against UCCS in just 21 minutes. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports Wyoming guard Karla Erjavec, right, makes a pass to guard Quinn Weidemann, left, while being guarded by Western Colorado’s Tammarrah Gothard during a Nov. 2, 2018, game at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. Laramie Boomerang/file WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 21 2019-20 Cowgirls basketball schedule DATE OPPONENT TIME Nov. 1 Adams State 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Colorado Christian 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Saint Mary’s 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at Denver 7 p.m. Nov. 17 Colorado 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at South Dakota State 5 p.m. Nov. 25 at North Dakota State 6 p.m. Nov. 30 New Mexico Highlands 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Air Force 6:30 p.m. University of Wyoming forward Taylor Rusk, right, drives against UNLV Lady Rebels Dec. 7 at New Mexico 2 p.m. center Rodjanae Wade on Jan. 5 at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. The Cowgirls beat the Lady Rebels 90-62. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports Dec. 12 Mississippi Valley State 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 Northern Colorado 1 p.m. Dec. 17 Gonzaga 6:30 p.m. Jan. 1 Boise State 6:30 p.m. Here to get you back Jan. 4 Colorado State 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at San Diego State 7:30 p.m. in the game! Jan. 11 at UNLV 4 p.m. Jan. 15 Nevada 6:30 p.m. Walk-In Appointments Jan. 18 at Fresno State TBA State-of-the-Art X-ray Equipment Physicals - Lab Testing Jan. 22 San Diego State 6:30 p.m. Lacerations Jan. 29 at Utah State 7 p.m. Wishing our Cowboys and Cowgirls Feb. 1 San Jose State 1 p.m. a great season! Feb. 5 at Boise State TBA Feb. 8 New Mexico 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at Colorado State 2 p.m. Feb. 19 Utah State 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 Air Force 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Nevada 7:30 p.m. 3236 E. Grand Ave. Ste. D The Care YouDeserve (Conveniently located next to Murdoch’s) Feb. 27 Fresno State 6:30 p.m. M/F 9-8 SAT 9-6•SUN 9-4 307-760-8602 Mountain West Championships, March 1-4 Wyoming guard Karla Erjavec, right, makes a pass to guard Quinn Weidemann, left, while being guarded by Western Colorado’s Tammarrah Gothard during a Nov. 2, 2018, Fax 307-460-9880 grandaveurgentcare.com game at Arena-Auditorium in Laramie. Laramie Boomerang/file Home games in bold A quality league MW LOOKS TO GAIN RESPECT THROUGH POSTSEASON PLAY By David Watson WyoSports

There can be no denying how good the Mountain West is when it comes to the quality and competitiveness of women’s basketball. ANALYSIS Just looking at the final standings from last season shows only a few wins here or a couple of losses there made for the slimmest of margins in a little more than the top half of the league. The league really does take the say- ing “any team can win or lose on any given day” to heart. Boise State (28-5 overall, 16-2 MW) won the MW regular season title, but New Mexico (24-7, 14-4), Wyoming (25-9, 13-5), Fresno State (19-13, 11-7) and Utah State (17-16, 10-8) were not far behind in the race within the upper half of the league. Boise State also took a greater chance away from the MW break- ing out of being a one- bid league for the NCAA Tournament for quite a few years by also winning the MW Tournament championship 68-51 against Wyoming. Having the same team win the league’s regular season and tournament titles gobbled up a possible two bids. But the Broncos, who return three of their top four scorers from last sea- son, proved a No. 13 seed might have been a bit low. Boise State gave fourth- seeded Oregon State a game and then some in the first round before the Broncos lost 80-75 in overtime. Other MW women’s teams also proved to opponents outside the league the quality of play during the postseason. Boise State forward A’Shanti Coleman, left, and guard Riley Lupfer embrace in celebration after their 62-60 win over Nevada in an NCAA college basketball game in the Wyoming made the deepest run championship of the Mountain West Conference tournament March 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. Associated Press into the spring when it advanced to the WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 23 A quality league MW LOOKS TO GAIN RESPECT THROUGH POSTSEASON PLAY By David Watson quarterfinals of the Women’s Nation- WyoSports al Invitational Tournament before losing 67-45 to eventual champion There can be no denying how good Arizona. the Mountain West is when it comes to New Mexico and Fresno State lost the quality and competitiveness of in the WNIT first round, but by close women’s basketball. margins. The Lobos lost 83-75 to ANALYSIS Just looking at the Denver, and Fresno State lost 77-72 final standings from last to Pacific. Utah State was also in the season shows only a few wins here or a postseason mix in the Women’s Bas- couple of losses there made for the ketball Invitational and advanced slimmest of margins in a little more with a 68-60 win against UC Riverside than the top half of the league. and lost to North Texas 56-54 in the The league really does take the say- second round. ing “any team can win or lose on any The MW doesn’t look like it will take University of Wyoming freshman guard Karla Erjavec, right, shoots over Utah given day” to heart. a step back anytime soon, considering State guard Eliza West, left, at Thomas & Mack Center on March 11 in Las Vegas. Boise State (28-5 overall, 16-2 MW) the majority of the top teams return Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports won the MW regular solid experience and season title, but New The close nature of skill, and are rotating Mexico (24-7, 14-4), “ in new talent. Wyoming (25-9, 13-5), the standings, the Boise State has four Fresno State (19-13, games played within starters coming back, 11-7) and Utah State highlighted by All- (17-16, 10-8) were not the conference and MW selection and far behind in the race hotly contested in MW Tournament within the upper half MVP Braydey of the league. the postseason shows Hodgins (13.2 Boise State also took the ingredients are points per game). a greater chance away New Mexico will from the MW break- just right for a have MW freshman of ing out of being a one- quality league. the year Jayla Everett bid league for the ” (13.5 ppg) returning. NCAA Tournament Fresno State is an- for quite a few years by also winning other team bringing back four starters, the MW Tournament championship with All-MW defensive team and hon- 68-51 against Wyoming. Having the orable mention all-conference pick same team win the league’s regular Maddi Utti (12.3 ppg and 7.3 rebounds season and tournament titles gobbled per game) leading the Bulldogs. up a possible two bids. There’s not much drop when it But the Broncos, who return three comes to programs just below the top of their top four scorers from last sea- tier, either, with UNLV (12-18, 10-8), son, proved a No. 13 seed might have San Diego State (14-18, 7-11) and Ne- been a bit low. Boise State gave fourth- vada (12-19, 7-11) all poised to im- seeded Oregon State a game and then prove with solid numbers returning. some in the first round The right mix of experience, bal- before the Broncos lost 80-75 in anced with a steady stream of incom- overtime. ing talent to further develop, is a Other MW women’s teams also recipe many MW teams put together. proved to opponents outside the The close nature of the standings, league the quality of play during the the games played within the confer- postseason. ence and hotly contested in the post- Boise State forward A’Shanti Coleman, left, and guard Riley Lupfer embrace in celebration after their 62-60 win over Nevada in an NCAA college basketball game in the Wyoming made the deepest run season shows the ingredients are just championship of the Mountain West Conference tournament March 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. 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AIR FORCE BOISE STATE COLORADO STATE FRESNO STATE NEVADA 2018-19 record: 8-22 overall, 2018-19 record: 28-5 overall, 2018-19 record: 8-22 overall, 2018-19 record: 19-13 overall, 2018-19 record: 12-19 overall, 4-14 MW (10th) 16-2 MW (1st) 2-16 MW (11th) 11-7 MW (4th) 7-11 MW (T7th) Head coach: Chris Gobrecht Head coach: Gordy Presnell Head coach: Ryun Williams Head coach: Jaime White Head coach: Amanda Levens (fifth season) (15th season) (eighth season) (sixth season) (third season) Arena: Clune Arena (5,843) Arena: Taco Bell Arena (12,644) Arena: Moby Arena (8,745) Arena: Save Mart Center (16,182) Arena: Lawlor Events Center (11,536) Returning starters (5): Kaelin Returning starters (4): Riley Returning starters (2): Myanne Returning starters (4): Aly Immel, jr., 5-9, 13.2 ppg, 3.7 rpg, Lupfer, sr., 5-9, 11.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg; Hamm, gr., 5-11, 5.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg; Gamez, jr., 5-6, 11.0 ppg, 3.2 apg; Returning starters (3): Amaya 1.4 apg; Emily Conroe, jr., 5-10, Braydey Hodgins, sr., 5-8, 13.2 Lori Devos, jr., 6-1, 13.6 ppg, 5.2 Genna Ogier, jr., 6-1, 4.6 ppg, 3.4 West, so., 5-10, 3.3 ppg, 1.9 rpg; 10.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg; Riley Snyder, so., ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.3 apg; Jayde rpg rpg; Maddi Utti, jr., 5-11, 12.3 ppg, Essence Booker, so., 5-8, 5.6 ppg, 6-0, 10.0 ppg, 4.3 rpg; Briana Christopher, sr., 5-8, 6.3 ppg, 3.2 7.3 rpg, 1.1 bpg; Bree Delaney, jr., 1.8 rpg; Da’Ja Hamilton, so., 5.0 Autrey, so., 5-5, 9.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, rpg, 5.5 apg; A’Shanti Coleman, Others returning: Andrea Brady, 8.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg ppg, 2.1 rpg 2.5 apg; Hailey Jones, so., 6-0, 7.2 r-sr., 6-2, 9.7 ppg, 4.3 rpg r-sr, 6-1; Liah Davis, r-jr., 3.7 ppg, ppg, 5.9 rpg 2.5 rpg; Taylor Mole, so., 6-2, 1.7 Others returning: Lydia Friberg, Others returning: Imani Lacy, Others returning: Marijke ppg, 1.3 rpg; Lauren Brocke, r-so., sr., 6-2, 0.7 ppg, 1.0 rpg; Katelin so., 6-0, 6.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg; Emma Others returning: Sarah Pierce, Vanderschaaf, gr., 6-3, 1.1 ppg, 0.4 6-3, 2.7 ppg, 2.1 rpg; Roichelle Noyer, sr., 6-4, 2.0 ppg, 0.7 rpg; Torbert, so., 5.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg; sr., 5-7; Noelle Tomes, jr., 5-8, 3.0 rpg; Ellie Woerner, r-sr., 3.6 ppg, Marble, gr., 5-7; Megan Jacobs, Jordanna Porter, sr., 5-10, 3.8 ppg, Mikayla Christensen, sr., 5-10, 3.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg; Tanisha Elbourne, so., 2.3 rpg; Rachel Bowers, so., 6-3, r-jr., 6-1; Tori Williams, r-so., 5-9; 2.7 rpg; Gabby Standifer, so., 5-11, ppg, 1.9 rpg; Sami Dinan, sr., 5-5, 2.3 ppg, 0.9 rpg; Cierra Winters, 6.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg; Jade Lovell, so., Jamie Bonnarens, r-jr., 6-0 3.0 ppg, 0.8 rpg 0.2 rpg so., 5-7, 1.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg; Aubrey 5-10, 3.8 ppg, 1.3 rpg; Maggie Gadison, so., 5-7, 0.7 ppg, 0.6 rpg Freeman, r-fr., 5-11 Newcomers: Makenzie Ellis, gr., Newcomers: Wytalla Motta, jr., Newcomers: Marguerite Effa, sr., 6-2; Sydney Mech, so., 6-2; 6-0; Haley Cavinder, fr., 5-6; 6-3; LaPraisjah Johnson, jr., 5-9; Newcomers: Kamri Heath, fr., Newcomers: Mallory McGwire, Bengisu Alper, so., 5-11; Katia Hanna Cavinder, fr., 5-6; Aunjona Miki’ala Maio, jr., 5-9; Jacqulynn 5-7; Grace Hess, fr., 5-8; Sophia r-jr., 6-5; Kimora Sykes, fr., 6-0; Stamatelopoulos, fr., 5-8; Alexis James, fr., 5-11; Kendyll Kinzer, fr., Nakai, jr., 5-7; Nia Alexander, jr., Berardi, fr., 5-10; Allyah Marlett, Laia Soler, fr., 6-1; Chinma Njoku, Eberhardt, fr., 5-7 6-1; Brooke Walling, fr., 6-3 5-9; Jena Williams, fr., 5-7; Aly fr., 5-9; Nikki McDonald, fr., 5-11 fr., 6-2 Jimenez, fr., 5-11 About the Rams: Williams About the Bulldogs: Fresno About the Falcons: Former About the Broncos: Boise State returns as the winningest coach in State earned a WNIT bid last About the Wolf Pack: After University of Wyoming standout earned the No. 13 seed in the program history with 144 wins. … season and lost in the first round going 19-17 in 2017-18, Levens player Hillary Carlson joined the NCAA Tournament and lost in the Andrea Brady returns as a 77-72 to Pacific. … The Bulldogs was awarded a new five-year coaching staff in July as an first round to No. 4 Oregon State redshirt senior after missing last return four starters from last contract before last season. … assistant. Carlson coached the 80-75 in overtime. … The Broncos season. Brady averaged 7.5 ppg season and added five freshmen to Nevada had two returning senior prior two seasons at Central return three of their top four and 6.2 rpg in 2017-18. … CSU the roster, including twins Haley starters last season, and Washington University under head scorers from last season, led by turned over half its roster last and Hanna Cavinder. … Junior graduated Jade Redmon (15.2 coach and former UW teammate All-MW selection and MW season, including six transfers. Maddi Utti earned All-MW ppg) and Terae Briggs (13.9 ppg) Randi Richardson-Thornley. … The Tournament MVP Braydey Remaining from that group for defensive team and honorable who were the only players in Falcons return five starters who Hodgins. Hodgins led the Broncos this season are junior forward mention last season, averaging double-figure scoring. … Camariah accounted for 50.1 points per in scoring (13.2 ppg), 3-pointers Megan Jacobs (Utah), graduate 12.3 ppg and 7.3 rpg. King, who started 27 games and game last season. … Immel was made (70) and free throws made guard Roichelle Marble had 7.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg and 2.6 apg as named the MW freshman of the (96). … Jayde Christopher, in her (Wisconsin) and guard Tori a junior also is not returning. year two seasons ago after first season with the Broncos last Williams (Utah). Nevada has seven newcomers on leading all freshmen in scoring at season, had 182 assists for the team, including one senior and 15.0 points a game. … Snyder was second-most in program history. … four junior transfers. on the all-MW freshman team last A’Shanti Coleman led Boise State season with 10.0 ppg. in steals (54) and blocks (28). WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 25 Women’s MW team capsules

NEW MEXICO SAN DIEGO STATE SAN JOSE STATE UNLV UTAH STATE 2018-19 record: 24-7 overall, 2018-19 record: 14-18 overall, 2018-19 record: 6-24 overall, 2018-19 record: 12-18 overall, 2018-19 record: 17-16 overall, 14-4 MW (2nd) 7-1 MW (T7th) 5-13 MW (9th) 10-8 MW (T5th) 10-8 MW (T5th) Head coach: Mike Bradbury Head coach: Stacie Terry Head coach: Jamie Craighead Head coach: Kathy Olivier Head coach: Jerry Finkbeiner (fourth season) (seventh season) (seventh season) (12th season) (eighth season) Arena: The Pit (15,411) Arena: Viejas Arena (12,414) Arena: Event Center (5,000) Arena: Cox Pavilion (2,500) Arena: Dee Glenn Smith Spectrum (10,270) Returning starters (3): Jayla Returning starters (5): Sophia Returning starters (4): Raziya Returning starters (2): Everett, so., 5-10, 13.5 ppg, 3.5 Ramos, so., 5-9, 13.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg, Potter, so., 6-0, 9.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg; Rodjanae Wade, sr., 6-2, 8.1 ppg, Returning starters (2): Hailey rpg; Ahlise Hurst, so., 5-9, 7.6 ppg, 4.5 apg; Mallory Adams, so., 6-0, Megan Anderson, jr., 6-0, 8.9 ppg, 5.9 rpg; Bailey Thomas, r-jr., 5-9, Bassett, sr., 6-2, 9.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg; 2.5 rpg; Aisia Robertson, r-sr., 5-8, 12.2 ppg, 8.9 rpg; Téa Adams, 3.2 rpg; Danae Marquez, jr., 5-5, 2.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg Steph Gorman, so., 6-0, 6.9 ppg, 14.3 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 6.6 apg, 2.3 spg jr., 5-9, 10.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg; Zayn 8.7 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 4.7 apg; Fieme’a 2.1 rpg, 2.2 apg Dornstauder, r-sr., 6-3, 6.4 ppg, 4.3 Hafoka, sr., 5-9, 8.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg Others returning: Justice Others returning: Antonia rpg, 1.1 bpg; Baylee Vanderdoes, Ethridge, so., 5-9, 4.0 ppg, 1.1 rpg; Others returning: Marlene Anderson, jr., 6-2, 5.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg; sr., 6-1, 3.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg Others returning: Analyss Krista Jackman, jr., 6-5, 0.4 ppg, Aniambossou, sr., 6-1, 3.0 ppg, Jaedyn De La Cerda, jr., 5-6, 7.3 Bennally, sr., 5-8, 8.3 ppg, 1.6 rpg; 0.9 rpg; LaTecia Smith, r-sr., 5-6, 2.3 rpg; Emmie Harris, jr., 5-10, ppg, 2.8 rpg; Shaiquel McGruder, Others returning: Monique Cydni Lewis, jr., 6-0, 6.4 ppg, 4.3 5.8 ppg, 1.7 rpg; Kavionnia Brown, 2.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg; Lindsey Jensen- so., 6-0, 2.8 ppg, 2.7 rpg Terry, sr., 6-2, 1.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg; rpg; Alexis Harris, sr., 6-3, 1.8 ppg, r-so., 5-3, 1.6 ppg, 0.8 rpg; Mara Baker, sr., 1.7 ppg, 0.4 rpg; Emma Kennedi Villa, r-so., 6-0, 0.9 ppg, 1.7 rpg; Ayzhiana Basallo, so., 5-5; Kemmer, sr., 5-7, 0.7 ppg, 0.6 rpg; Dudley, so., 6-1, 0.7 ppg, 1.0 rpg; Newcomers: Jordan Hosey, sr., 1.3 rpg; Jayden Perez, so., 5-8, 1.7 Miyah Lewis-Hampton, r-fr., 5-11 Kambrayia Elzy, so., 5-7 Laura Daulton, r-so., 6-2; Taylor 6-1; Bride Kennedy-Hopoate, r-sr., ppg, 0.8 rpg; Taylor Kalmer, r-sr., Franson, r-so., 6-1 6-4; Najala Howell, r-sr., 5-10; 5-8; Naomi Ekwedike, r-jr., 6-6; Newcomers: Tyra Whitehead, jr., Newcomers: Delaynie Byrne, Andriana Avent, fr., 5-10; Corina Kiara Edwards, jr., 6-1; Isabella 6-3; Kalina Obrey, fr., 5-10; Irene so., 6-2; Melanie Isbell, fr., 5-4; Newcomers: Leah Dougherty, Carter, fr., 5-6; Autumn Watts, fr., Hernandez, fr., 6-2; Talia Sireni, Chukwudi, fr., 6-2 Jacinta Buckley, fr., 6-1; Anna jr., 5-10; Shyla Latone, so., 5-4; 6-1; Azaria Robinson, fr., 6-2 fr., 5-9 Blount, fr., 6-1; Keyana Wilfred, fr., Faith Brantley, fr., 5-7; Kamalu About the Spartans: San Jose 6-3; Tianna Carter, fr., 6-1; Isis Kamakawiwo’ole, fr., 5-11; Elli About the Lobos: New Mexico About the Aztecs: Despite State returns four consistent Beh, fr., 6-3; Citalli Gurrola, fr., 5-6 Emrich, fr., 5-9; Jocelyn Polansky, lost to Denver 83-75 in the first returning just 35% of their starters who were the four fr., 5-10 round of the WNIT. … The Lobos scoring, and one starter last leading scorers for the team. … About the Lady Rebels: UNLV had one returning starter last season, the Aztecs won 14 games Also returning are Analyss Benally tied for its first ever MW regular- About the Aggies: Utah State season in then-senior Jaisa Nunn, and advanced to the semifinals (8.3 ppg) and junior Cyndi Lewis season championship in 2017-18 went through some growing pains who was MW player of the year, of the MW Tournament. Both (8.0 ppg), who had 10 and 12 by going 14-4 in league play. … The two seasons ago, going 7-23, but averaging 17.5 ppg and 9.6 rpg. were season-bests for SDSU starts, respectively. … The Lady Rebels graduated their top returned all five starters to She also had a MW third-best 952 under Terry. They knocked off the Spartans had a rough start to the two scorers in Katie Powell (13.3 improve to 17-16 last season for career rebounds. … Lobos redshirt No. 2 seed, New Mexico, in the season, going 1-17, but they ended ppg) and Nikki Wheatley (11.8 the largest turnaround in program senior Aisia Robertson tore her quarterfinals and pushed No. 3 league play going 4-2 before the ppg, 2.5 apg). … UNLV returns just history. … The Aggies were invited ACL in a MW tournament seed Wyoming to overtime in the MW tournament. two starters in senior Rodjanae to the WBI postseason and beat quarterfinal game against semifinals. … SDSU returns five Wade (10 starts) and junior Bailey UC Riverside (77-72) before losing Wyoming and will redshirt this starters from last season, Thomas (23 starts). … Graduate in the second round to North Texas season. She led the nation for including two who are now center Haley Bodnar Rydalch (56-54). … In addition to gradua- most of the season before sophomores, Ramos and Mallory played in 18 games last season tion, Utah State also lost two sig- finishing with 192 assists for 13th Adams. Ramos and Adams were after transferring from BYU. … nificant starters because of trans- in the country. She also was on the all-MW freshman team, Bailey Thomas was selected to the fers with its top scorer and all-MW second on the team with 14.3 ppg, and Mallory Adams was all-MW all-MW defensive team last selection in Shannon Dufficy (15.8 and earned all-MW and MW honorable mention. season. UNLV has a large ppg), who went to Missouri, and newcomer of the year as a junior freshman class of seven players. Eliza West (5.6 apg), who went to transfer from Kansas. … Jayla NAIA Southeastern University. Everett was MW freshman of the West had 541 totals assists for year last season. 11th most in MW history. 26 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 2018-19 MW women’s stats TEAM 2. Utah State 59.8 5. Nevada .405 8. UNLV .326 9. Fresno State .326 SCORING OFFENSE AVG 3. Colorado State 60.9 6. Utah State .404 10. Nevada .327 1. New Mexico 75.4 4. UNLV 61.6 7. San Diego State .404 11. Colorado State .330 2. Boise State 75.1 5. Boise State 63.9 8. Colorado State .386 3. Fresno State 69.7 6. New Mexico 64.0 9. UNLV .386 REBOUNDING AVG 4. Wyoming 67.3 7. Fresno State 64.3 10. San Jose State .375 1. New Mexico 43.5 5. Nevada 65.5 8. Air Force 67.1 11. Air Force .358 2. San Diego State 37.9 9. San Diego State 67.4 6. San Diego State 65.0 FG PCT DEFENSE PCT 3. UNLV 37.9 10. Nevada 67.6 7. San Jose State 63.9 1. Colorado State .367 4. Air Force 37.4 8. Utah State 61.8 11. San Jose State 76.3 2. New Mexico .368 5. Nevada 37.2 6. Utah State 37.0 9. Air Force 60.1 FG PERCENTAGE PCT 3. Utah State .393 7. Boise State 36.9 10. UNLV 59.5 1. Wyoming .452 4. San Diego State .397 11. Colorado State 54.7 8. Fresno State 35.1 2. Boise State .439 5. UNLV .405 9. San Jose State 34.0 SCORING DEFENSE AVG 3. Fresno State .434 6. Boise State .409 10. Wyoming 33.0 1. Wyoming 57.7 4. New Mexico .418 7. Wyoming .413 11. Colorado State 31.7 8. Fresno State .414 9. San Jose State .418 ASSISTS AVG 10. Nevada .432 1. Boise State 16.3 11. Air Force .438 2. New Mexico 15.7 3. Fresno State 15.5 3-POINT FG PCT PCT 4. Utah State 15.5 1. Wyoming .387 5. Wyoming 15.4 2. Boise State .352 6. San Jose State 13.8 Ladies & gentLemen, 3. San Diego State .345 7. San Diego State 12.7 4. San Jose State .333 please prepare 8. Nevada 12.0 5. Fresno State .315 for takeoff. 9. Colorado State 11.1 aND please prepare 6. Utah State .307 10. Air Force 10.0 for laNDING, too. 7. UNLV .301 11. UNLV 9.7 8. Colorado State .299 BLOCKED SHOTS AVG 9. New Mexico .297 1. New Mexico 6.1 10. Nevada .296 2. Utah State 4.0 11. 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Karla Erjavec, WYO 3.6 Returning players in bold BLOCKED SHOTS AVG 4. Bailee Cotton, WYO 8.6 9. Aly Gamez, FSU 3.2 1. Nike McClure, UNM 2.2 SCORING AVG 5. Terae Briggs, NEV 7.8 10. Taylor Rusk, WYO 3.2 2. Deja Mason, USU 1.2 1. Candice White, FSU 18.4 6. Maddi Utti, FSU 7.3 STEALS AVG 3. Tatum Neubert, CSU 1.1 2. Jasia Nunn, UNM 17.5 7. Nike McClure, UNM 6.8 1. Aisia Robertson, UNM 2.3 4. Maddi Utti, FSU 1.1 3. Shannon Dufficy, USU 15.8 8. Emily Conroe, AFA 6.2 2. Maddi Utti, FSU 1.9 5. Zayn Dornstauder, SDSU 1.1 4. Marta Gomez, WYO 15.6 9. Katie Powell, UNLV 6.0 5. Jade Redmon, NEV 15.2 10. Rodjanae Wade, UNLV 5.9 3. Naje Murray, SDSU 1.9 6. Aisia Robertson, UNM 14.3 4. Aly Gamez, FSU 1.8 ASSISTS AVG 7. Sophia Ramos, SDSU 13.9 5. Danae Marquez, SJSU 1.8 1. Aisia Robertson, UNM 6.6 For more 8. Terae Briggs, NEV 13.9 2. Eliza West, USU 5.6 3-POINT FG PCT AVG coverage... 9. Naje Murray, SDSU 13.7 3. Jayde Christopher, BSU 5.5 1. Marta Gomez, WYO .474 10. Lore Devos, CSU 13.6 4. 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WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 29 Edwards eschews pressure COWBOYS HEAD COACH DISMISSES TALK OF THIS BEING A MAKE-OR-BREAK SEASON

By Jeremiah Johnke WyoSports

Allen Edwards knows his University of Wyo- ming men’s basketball team must improve upon the eight wins it mustered during a topsy-turvy 2018-19 campaign. He knew it even before UW athletics director Tom Burman told WyoSports the Cowboys must make significant improvement. “We had a very good dialogue, and I believe he has a plan to get this thing turned around,” Burman said in March. “But we have to be significantly bet- ter, not marginally better.” Burman didn’t specify a win total Edwards must reach to return as the Cowboys coach beyond this season. For his part, Edwards said he doesn’t feel any more pressure than usual heading into his fourth season at the helm. “I don’t buy into this pressure thing,” said Ed- wards, who is 51-52 at UW. “I think that’s a story- line for the chat rooms and everybody else. It’s no different than watching TV. One week you’re great, the next week you’re horrible. Cowboys basketball coach Allen Edwards, who is 51-52 at UW, knows his team must improve upon the eight “At some point, you just have to go and play wins it mustered during a topsy-turvy 2018-19 campaign. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports basketball.” The Cowboys were besieged by injuries during striking a woman at a Laramie bar. Redding was you talk to our kids within the program, they’re their 8-24 season. later acquitted. committed to what we’re doing here.” Sophomore guard Hunter Maldonado – who was There were times the Cowboys were so short- The Cowboys know this is a pivotal season for expected to be one of UW’s top two players – suf- handed they couldn’t practice five-on-five. Team Edwards, but they’re not focused on it, Maldonado fered a season-ending back injury when he was un- manager K.C. Henry of Lingle was added to the said. dercut by a University of Denver player Dec. 11. roster. So was Pine Bluffs product Haize Forn- “It doesn’t really cross our mind,” he said. Maldonado also dealt with a left ankle injury that strom, who started his career as a preferred walk- “We’re going to be the best team we can day in and put him in a protective boot. He was averaging 13.8 on with the UW football team. Fornstrom opted to day out, and we’re going to play as hard as we can. points and 6.8 rebounds in eight games. stay with the Cowboys basketball team, while That’s the culture we have around here. Sophomore forward Austin Mueller also was Henry has returned to his post as a team manager. “If we continue to grow and improve in little lost for the season after eight games because of a “The win-loss ratio is not good enough, and (Ed- areas, the results will speak for themselves.” right knee injury. Senior guard Jake Hendricks wards) knows that,” Burman told WyoSports. “But The rash of injuries UW dealt with forced sever- was sidelined for an extended stretch because of a we’re not going to put all of the burden of this sea- al players into roles they didn’t expect to play, and right knee injury. Tariq Johnson played nine son on him. got them playing time they likely wouldn’t have games before he was forced to the bench with “There were things beyond his control. He han- had. That could be a good thing, Thompson said. what was later diagnosed as a career-ending heart dled all of the off-the-court issues extremely well.” “Last year could end up being a blessing in dis- condition. Edwards is confident last season was an aberra- guise,” said the redshirt sophomore, who averaged Forwards Hunter Thompson and Jordan tion in many ways. He knows that his body of work 8.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 27 games. “Being Naughton also missed time because of injury. – which includes two 20-win seasons and a College thrown into the fire sucks in the moment, but ev- If that wasn’t enough adversity, junior college Basketball Invitational championship – bought erything makes a lot more sense now. transfer Lwal Dung opted to return to his native him some goodwill. “We’re more comfortable heading into this sea- Australia to start his professional career. Senior “Our guys never quit,” Edwards said. “They al- son. I don’t feel any pressure, and I don’t think the point guard Nyaires Redding was suspended after ways came out with the mindset of playing hard other guys feel any pressure. We’re starting with a being charged with assault after he was accused of and competing, regardless of what the score was. If fresh slate, and we’re ready to go play ball.” 30 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 Bounce-back year HUNTER MALDONADO EAGER TO PUT INJURY BEHIND HIM By Jeremiah Johnke WyoSports

Hunter Maldonado looked like a different player during the first few weeks of practice for the University of Wyoming men’s basket- ball team. Not just because the redshirt sophomore was as healthy as he had been since arriving in Laramie, but because of the way he played. “The game has probably slowed down for him,” fourth-year Cowboys coach Allen Ed- wards said. “He is playing at a really good pace. He is really good off ball screens and shooting it better, plus he defends. “He gives you a little bit of everything, and isn’t going to wow you with high-flying athleti- cism. He is effective.” UW had high expectations for Maldonado after he averaged 5.3 points, while starting 19 of the 29 games he played in as a freshman. The 6-foot-7, 200-pound guard was meeting those expectations early last season, averaging 13.8 points and 6.8 rebounds. Maldonado was already dealing with back spasms when he was undercut by a University University of Wyoming guard Hunter Maldonado goes up against the Niagara Purple Eagles on Nov. 16, of Denver player Dec. 11. Maldonado landed 2018, at Arena-Auditorium in Larmie. The Cowboys lost to the Purple Eagles 67-72. Troy Babbitt/Special hard on his back and never played again. He to WyoSports also suffered knee and ankle injuries during Redshirt sophomore forward Hunter Maldonado cleared a big mental hurdle in the fall, and spent most of the season wearing a Thompson went through a similar experience his recovery this summer when he landed on protective boot and brace. during his first season in Laramie. He was his back while working out with USA Basket- But Maldonado tried to make the most of his sidelined for the entirety of that season be- ball’s under-19 team in his hometown of Colo- time on the sidelines. cause of a lingering issue in his right foot and rado Springs, Colorado. He was able to get up “You can still learn stuff and grow while ankle. and run back down the court. you’re out,” he said. “I took it more as growing “When I had to sit out that year, I was able to “That gave me peace of mind that I was off the court and growing as a leader. The first pick up on things the coaches said,” Thompson strong enough to take the falls and all the week or two kind of sucked. After that, I real- said. “Hunter Maldonado was already a really bumps and bruises,” he said. “I’m still getting ized I couldn’t really change anything that smart guy. Giving him a year to develop men- over little hurdles in practice, but that fall gave happened, but I could turn it into a positive.” tally is only going to make him better and add me the knowledge and confidence I could fall Maldonado said he increased his basketball on to what he brings to the table.” on my back and be fine.” IQ through observation and hearing the in- Maldonado hasn’t been shy about sharing The Cowboys have a void in their lineup structions Edwards and his staff were shout- his knowledge with his teammates. after guard Justin James graduated. James ing at his teammates on the court. “He has showed me that playing at this level averaged 22.1 points and 8.5 rebounds last sea- “You can see a lot when you’re sitting out,” is more about intellect and IQ and your reads son. He was chosen by the Sacramento Kings he said. “The game goes pretty fast, so you and decision-making in the game than your with the No. 40 selection of June’s NBA Draft. don’t always see everything that’s happening. talent and athleticism,” freshman guard No one player is going to be looked at to fill I was able to see more stuff we were looking for Kenny Foster said. “He is telling me new that void, Maldonado said. on offense and defense, and let that be a point moves and helping me figure out how to get to “My role is expanding, but so is everyone of emphasis in my game. new spots. else’s,” he said. “We have to take that on as a “When guys came back to the bench, I was “He is showing me a lot of small things that team instead of looking for just one guy to do able to help them out. I grew a lot.” are going to help me be successful.” it.”

WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 33 Work in progress THOMPSON SPENT OFFSEASON CHANGING GAME AND BODY

By Jeremiah Johnke WyoSports

There’s a difference between being on the sidelines in an arena and being on the floor. Hunter Thompson learned that lesson last season. “I learned things that couldn’t be simulated in practice, or that I didn’t pick up during the sea- son I redshirted,” the University of Wyoming redshirt sophomore said. “It was a big learning experience. I was really thrown into the fire.” Thompson – who was listed as both a three- and four-star recruit coming out of high school – was going to play a lot for the Cowboys last season. But injuries, suspension and attrition forced him to play more than 28 minutes per game. “There’s a difference between playing 15-20 (minutes) per game and playing 35,” fourth- year UW coach Allen Edwards said. “He was a young kid and was having to deal with guys who were more college-ready physically.” The 6-foot-10 Thompson was a fixture in the weight room at Pine Bluffs High, where he earned All-Class 2A honors four times. Howev- University of Wyoming forward Hunter Thompson started 22 of the 27 games he played last season, er, Thompson knew he needed more than just and averaged 8.8 points. His 43.9% shooting mark from the floor was third best among the Cowboys muscle to succeed at the college level. He start- regulars. Troy Babbitt/Special to WyoSports ed working with UW’s nutritionist to change his diet in a way that allowed him to build and main- “Once they made a move past me, I put my ue to make positive strides during his final three tain muscle without getting bulky, and to lose hands on them, and that was an easy foul to call. seasons. some of his natural baby fat. It was a quick one, two, and then I was sitting on “He really wants to be a good basketball play- That work took hold this summer. the bench for the rest of the half.” er, and that’s half the battle,” Edwards said. “A “I didn’t make any drastic changes to the way Thompson averaged just 2.9 rebounds last lot of guys say that, but they don’t want to put in I was eating, I just made some smarter choices,” winter. Edwards said that number must in- the work. (Thompson) says it and wants to put in he said. “I also changed the way I lifted. I was crease, but quickly pointed out Thompson can the work.” pushing the weight quicker and faster instead of impact rebounding in other ways. Edwards pointed south to Colorado State’s trying to bulk up.” “He has to keep his guy from getting the bas- Nico Carvacho for the trajectory he thinks Thompson started 22 of the 27 games he ketball,” the coach said. “… When the shot goes Thompson’s career could take. Carvacho aver- played last season, and averaged 8.8 points. His up, how quickly can he get to that guy’s body and aged 5.4 and 9.2 points during his first two sea- 43.9% shooting mark from the floor was third physically hit them and move them and go get sons. He also averaged 5.7 and 10.3 rebounds as best among the Cowboys regulars. He also the basketball? a freshman and sophomore, respectively. made 37.5% (39 for 104) of his shots from behind “There are guys I care less about getting the Last season, Carvacho averaged 16.1 points the 3-point line. rebound and more about him keeping his guy and 12.9 boards to earn first team All-Mountain The two biggest criticisms of Thompson’s off the glass.” West honors. He also was on the league’s all-de- play were fouls and rebounding. He has tried to Thompson has already seen himself re- fensive team. address both issues during the offseason. bounding better during practice. “People don’t remember (Carvacho) as a “I worked hard to get quicker laterally,” he “I’m being physical and using my footwork to freshman,” Edwards said. “He was nonexistent; said. “I want to be mobile, but I also want to have keep guys out of the paint,” the 21-year-old said. now he is a monster in our league. (Thompson) a physical presence to guard bigger, heavier “I’m also doing a better job of playing vertically. has to get more rebounds, but I’m not telling him guys. I was trying to play so physical last season I’m going up and actually rebounding the ball he has to get 15 for us to be successful. that I was getting dumb, rookie fouls. I also instead of waiting for the ball to come to me.” “He has to make sure his guy doesn’t get it, struggled to guard quicker guys. Edwards is confident Thompson will contin- and then be able to grab it when it’s in his area.” 34 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 Welcomed expectations KENNY FOSTER COULD BE COWBOYS’ NEXT STEAL FROM COLO.

By Jeremiah Johnke said. “It’s a sign I have done every- rebounds when he suffered sea- “Knowing the program and WyoSports thing right. I have to make sure I son-ending injuries last season. reputation it has with Colorado don’t let them down.” He also started 19 games as a true kids made a huge impression on University of Wyoming men’s Edwards cautions that Foster freshman, averaging 5.3 points. me.” basketball coach Allen Edwards may not have a significant impact Adams (Parker) also was lightly Foster doesn’t have a home on doesn’t want to saddle a player immediately. He points to Adams recruited before finishing his UW the floor yet. Part of that is because who hasn’t even played his first and James for the career as the of the relatively position-less of- game with unfair expectations. path Foster might fourth-leading fense Edwards runs. Still, Edwards thinks freshman follow. Adams and “(The expectations scorer in school “We have our roles 1-5, but any- guard Kenny Foster could be spe- James averaged make) me feel great history (1,819 body from 1-4 can bring the ball cial. Really special. 6.6 and 5.2 points, points). Riley Gra- up,” Foster said. “It’s not neces- “He has the chance to go down respectively, dur- and makes me feel bau (Boulder) sarily about getting to a certain as one of the best players to play at ing their freshman like everyone has my went virtually un- spot and knowing that spot. It’s the University of Wyoming since seasons. recruited, but was about playing the game of basket- I’ve been here,” said Edwards, “You could see back and has faith the starting point ball, guarding the ball, stopping who first arrived in Laramie in potential with in me. It’s a sign I guard on the Cow- the ball, running up the court and 2011. “Josh Adams is in that those guys,” Ed- boys team that getting open.” group, so is (Justin James), so is wards said. “He have done everything won the Mountain Foster’s versatility also has con- Larry Nance Jr. will probably do right. I have to make West tournament tributed to his lack of a defined “I’m not saying he is going to better than that, and advanced role. make a giant splash, but his ceiling but his ceiling is sure I don’t let to the NCAA “I think he’ll end up at the 2 or 3, is really high.” really high. them down. tournament. but his basketball IQ and ability to Foster was Colorado’s Gatorade “He already has ” Unlike those handle the basketball allows him Player of the Year last season. The a high basketball Kenny Foster players, Foster to play the 1,” Edwards said. 6-foot-5, 195-pounder averaged IQ, but he is always UW freshman didn’t lack for “Playing the 4 is all about tough- 27.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.8 as- looking to grow his offers. ness. He has that, and he has a col- sists and 1.8 blocks per game to understanding of “I had an offer lege-ready body already. He is not help Smoky Hill High reach the the game. He always wants to get from every school in Colorado, but a thin kid, and coach (Rob) Wat- quarterfinals of the Class 5A better.” I chose Wyoming because of the sabaugh and coach (Jerron) Gran- state tournament. Foster could be the latest in a connection I had with the coach- berry did a great job with him in Foster welcomes the growing line of stars UW has ing staff,” Foster said. “I saw what the weight room during the off- expectations. plucked out of Colorado. this school and basketball pro- season. “It makes me feel great and Redshirt sophomore Hunter gram did for those guys who came “I can really see him playing 1-4 makes me feel like everyone has Maldonado (Colorado Springs) before me, and it was nothing but because of his knowledge, under- my back and has faith in me,” he was averaging 13.8 points and 6.8 positive. standing and ability.”

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WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 37 Instant impact JUCO TRANSFERS MORMAN, MILTON EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE

By Jeremiah Johnke ready and getting wins.” WyoSports Even though Milton has proven himself to be a capable scorer, he One player’s stats jump off the isn’t wrapped up in it as his identi- page. The other’s don’t. ty, Edwards said. University of Wyoming men’s “He doesn’t get caught up in basketball coach Allen Edwards scoring,” the coach said. “He is a expects both Greg Milton III, more than capable scorer because below, and Tyler Morman, right, to he shoots it well, and is good at get- contribute this season. Both play- ting the basketball into the paint. ers have the same expectation. But he can also facilitate and be a “Your mentality when you come really good defender. out of (junior college) should be to “With three years and his mind- contribute right away,” said Mil- set and work ethic, he is going to be ton, who averaged 19 points, 5.1 a great addition to what we’re rebounds and 3.4 assists during doing.” his lone season at Sacramento City Shortly after arriving in Lara- College. “Playing at the JUCO mie, Milton said he aspired to be level brings the dog out of you. You Mountain West newcomer of the become better.” year. He still holds that lofty goal, Milton – a 6-foot-3, 185-pound but knows he must learn as much try and figuring things out. I still points checked in at 16.8 and 13.9. sophomore – expects to compete as he can in order to reach it. have those goals, but I know I have “I’ve made huge strides ever for playing time as the Cowboys “I want to take my time and to work hard to reach them.” since I started playing in high point guard this season. learn as much as possible,” he Morman – who spent two seasons school,” Morman said. “My “They could move me over to said. “The first weeks of practice at Florida Southwestern State Col- two years of JUCO helped me shooting guard, but we have so were awesome. I’m getting better lege – didn’t play basketball until develop my skill set. I watched a many players who are gifted and every day. I have been adjusting to his sophomore year at Pebble- lot of film, and playing with the blessed with those skills,” he said. the speed of the game at this level, brook High in Mableton, Georgia. players I played with was a great “I’m not really worried about my and getting used to my teammates. He grew up playing basketball, but experience.” role. I’m worried about being “We have been building chemis- was ready to concentrate on foot- Edwards said Morman’s experi- ball and baseball when he only ence playing in the Florida-based measured 6-1 as a freshman. Region VIII is invaluable because His plans changed when he it is widely considered the tough- sprouted to 6-5 by the start of his est community college league in sophomore year. Morman spent the nation and produces a plethora that season on the junior varsity of NCAA Division I talent. team while also practicing with “He understands the work, and the varsity squad. He was a varsity he has been coached,” Edwards player during his junior and se- said. “It’s always a toss-up when nior campaigns. you get a guy for two years out of ju- The 6-9, 220-pounder averaged nior college. If you look at his stats, just 4.7 rebounds and 4.4 points as you would say he didn’t do much, a sophomore for a Florida South- but he did a lot for his team that western team that advanced to the didn’t show up on the stat sheet. quarterfinals of the National Ju- “His value on the defensive end, nior College Athletic Association how he communicates, how he re- tournament. The Buccaneers had bounds, how he hustles, his physi- seven players who averaged 4.4- cality and athleticism will all help 9.4 points per game. The only two us. Those were voids we had to players to average more than 9.4 fill.” 38 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 Meet the 2019-20 Wyoming Cowboys

2018-19 record: 8-24 Head coach: Allen Edwards Arena: Arena- overall, 4-14 MW (10th) (51-52, fourth season) Auditorium (11,600)

Returning starters: AJ Banks, sr., 13.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg; Austin Mueller, 6-4, 185, 1.3 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.2 apg; Brandon Foster, fr., 6-10, 190; Danny Gosar, fr., 6-4, 6-2, 163, 5.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.5 apg; Jake jr., 6-6, 210, 3.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.3 apg; Trevon Porter, so., 6-8, 193, 2.5 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.2 180; Kwane Marble II, fr., 6-6, 195; Greg Hendricks, sr., 6-5, 170, 10.8 ppg, 2.9 ppg, Taylor, so., 6-6, 197, 6.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 0.7 apg apg; Hunter Thompson, so., 6-10, 235, 8.8 Milton III, so., 6-3, 185; Tyler Morman, jr., 1.0 apg; Hunter Maldonado, so., 6-7, 200, Others returning: Haize Fornstrom, so., ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.7 apg Newcomers: Kenny 6-9, 220; Javier Turner, fr., 6-11, 230

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ALLEN EDWARDS JEREMY SHYATT SHAUN VANDIVER MATT WISE Position: Head coach Position: Assistant Position: Assistant Position: Assistant (fourth season at UW) coach (ninth season at coach (second season at coach (first season at UW) UW) UW) Alma mater: Kentucky (1998) Alma mater: Clemson Alma mater: Colorado Alma Mater: Florida (2003) (1991) (2011) Record: 51-52

PREVIOUS COACHING PREVIOUS COACHING PREVIOUS COACHING PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE 2011-16: Wyoming assistant coach 2009-11: North Florida assistant coach 2011-17: Emporia State head coach 2018-2019: University of Arkansas- Little Rock assistant coach 2010-11: Western Kentucky assistant 2007-09: Virginia Commonwealth 2010-11: Boise State assistant coach coach director of basketball operations 2005-10: Wyoming assistant coach 2009-10: Towson assistant coach 2005-07: East Carolina director of basketball operations 2004-05: Northern Colorado assistant 2006-09: Virginia Commonwealth coach assistant coach 2003-04: Bowling Green assistant 2003-06: Morehead State assistant coach coach 40 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 2019-20 WYOMING Cowboys players AJ BANKS Year: Freshman THE SCOOP at Denver East High. … He tacked on three steals per game on the defensive end. … Position: Guard Height/weight: 6-5/190 Hendricks started in 20 games last year for Marble was a four-time all-conference the Pokes and appeared in 23 games. … He selection. Year: Senior Hometown: Aurora, tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right Colorado Height/weight: 6-2/163 knee on Dec. 22, 2018, but came back to start 10 of 11 games to finish the season. … Hometown: Las Vegas, Hendricks had four games where he eclipsed GREG MILTON III THE SCOOP Nevada 20 points or more and made 67 3-pointers Position: Guard Foster was the 2018-19 Colorado Gatorade last season. 2018-19 averages: 5.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, Year: Sophomore 1.5 apg Player of the Year. … He averaged 27.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and Height/weight: 6-3/185 1.4 steals per game during his senior HUNTER MALDONADO THE SCOOP campaign at Smoky Hill High and led his Hometown: Elk Grove, Position: Guard California Banks started 18 games last season as a team to the Class 5A state quarterfinals. … junior, while also appearing in all 32 games Foster ended his high school career with Year: Redshirt sophomore during his first season with the Cowboys. … 1,784 points. THE SCOOP Height/weight: 6-7/200 Prior to joining the Cowboys, Banks played Milton played his freshman year at his freshman and sophomore seasons at Hometown: Colorado Sacramento City College. … During his Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas. … DANNY GOSAR Springs, Colorado He shot 50% from behind the arc last season freshman season, he averaged 19 points, and 74% from the free-throw line to go Position: Guard 2018-19 averages: 13.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists a game. … He with it. 2.3 apg was selected to the first team All-Big 8 Year: Freshman Conference and was the second-leading scorer in the league. Height/weight: 6-4/180 THE SCOOP HAIZE FORNSTROM Hometown: Pinedale, Maldonado only appeared in eight games last Wyoming Position: Guard season due to back and knee injuries. … Before TYLER MORMAN suffering his injuries, he was the second- Year: Sophomore THE SCOOP leading scorer on the team and started five Position: Forward Height/weight: 6-4/185 games for the Pokes. … He was awarded a Year: Junior Gosar was selected to the Wyoming Class 3A medical redshirt and will enter the season as Hometown: Pine Bluffs, all-state and all-conference teams following one of the most experienced players on the Height/weight: 6-9/220 Wyoming his senior season. … He was also selected as Cowboys’ roster. the 2018-19 Wyoming 3A West Player of the Hometown: Mableton, 2018-19 averages: 1.3 ppg, 0.7 rpg, 0.2 apg Year. Georgia KWANE MARBLE II THE SCOOP THE SCOOP JAKE HENDRICKS Position: Guard After redshirting during his freshman year A member of the Southeastern Florida on the UW football team, Fornstrom joined Position: Guard Year: Freshman squad the past two seasons, Morman the basketball team as a walk-on midway helped his team advance to the National Height/weight: 6-6/195 through last season. … Fornstrom appeared in Year: Senior Junior College Athleti Association 12 games last season coming off the bench Height/weight: 6-5/170 Hometown: Denver, Tournament’s Elite Eight last season. … and shooting at a 43% mark from the Colorado He averaged 4.4 points and 4.7 rebounds 3-point line. Hometown: Smithfield, per game. Utah THE SCOOP 2018-19 averages: 10.8 ppg, 2.9 ppg, KENNY FOSTER 1.0 apg Marble averaged 19 points, 4.6 rebounds and AUSTIN MUELLER 3.2 rebounds per game in his senior campaign Position: Guard Position: Forward WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 41

Year: Junior 2018-19 averages: 2.5 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.2 apg from the stripe. … He also shot at a .347 mark Year: Freshman from 3-point range. Height/weight: 6-6/210 Height/weight: 6-11/230 THE SCOOP Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Hometown: Omaha, Colorado Porter played in 31 of 32 games for the Pokes HUNTER THOMPSON Nebraska last season and started in one of those con- 2018-19 averages: 3.9 ppg, tests. … He averaged 2.5 points per game to Position: Forward 3.6 rpg, 0.3 apg go with 1.1 rebounds per game. … Porter made Year: Sophomore THE SCOOP shots at a 35% clip from the arc last season. THE SCOOP Height/weight: 6-10/235 Turner was only able to compete in 13 games during his senior season at Omaha North- Mueller started in the first eight games for Hometown: Pine Bluffs, west High due to transfer rules. … In those the Cowboys last season before tearing the TREVON “TJ” TAYLOR Wyoming contests, he averaged 10.4 points, 6.5 anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. … Turner Position: G/F 2018-19 averages: 8.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.7 apg which allowed him to be granted a medical chose UW over Western Illinois, Providence, redshirt. … Prior to his injury, Mueller Year: Sophomore Indiana State, Marshall and Creighton. averaged 29.5 minutes per game. Height/weight: 6-6/197 THE SCOOP Hometown: Chesapeake, After redshirting his freshman year, Virginia Thompson was productive on the offensive BRANDON PORTER end last season, shooting at a 43.7% clip and For more Position: Forward 2018-19 averages: 6.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 38% from behind the arc. … He scored 25 0.7 apg points against East Tennessee State behind a Year: Sophomore 7-for-8 performance from the 3-point line. coverage... Height/weight: 6-8/193 THE SCOOP Hometown: Virginia Beach, Taylor started 22 games and appeared in 31 JAVIER TURNER GO ONLINE TO Virginia games as a true freshman last season. … Taylor shot 43.9% from the field and 76% Position: Forward WYOSPORTS.NET

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Nov. 21 Louisiana-Lafayette 7 p.m. MW Network ketball last season. more after four years is coach Eric Mussel- The MW as a whole could become more wide Although they were the only teams from the man, who took the job at Arkansas. open, with plenty of parity because of several Nov. 24 at Colorado* 6 p.m. conference to compete in the NCAA Tourna- Nevada has some rebuilding on the horizon, teams replenishing rosters by loading up on Nov. 26 at TBA* TBA ment – or any postseason tourna- and a familiar name and proven coach was quality graduate transfers and underclass- ANALYSIS ment, for that matter – from a brought in to begin again from the ground up – men transfers from prior schools in the power Dec. 4 Air Force 7 p.m. MW Network league that strives to garner mul- Steve Alford. And the powers that be also gave conferences. Some can play right away, and tiple selections in the Big Dance, the Wolf him the time to do it with a 10-year contract. there are many players on several teams who Dec. 7 New Mexico TBA Pack and Aggies had star power and caught Alford, who is familiar with the MW after his will be eligible to play after sitting out last Dec. 14 Northern Colorado 4 p.m. MW Network the nation’s attention. time at New Mexico (2007-13), has guided year. They shared regular-season conference ti- teams to 11 NCAA Tournament berths and Fresno State, which finished third in the Dec. 18 Utah Valley TBA tles with nearly identical records for Nevada four Sweet 16 appearances. MW last season and was 23-9 overall, could (29-5 overall, 15-3 MW) and Utah State (28-7, The Aggies, meanwhile, find themselves in stake a claim and stay in the upper echelon. Dec. 21 at Denver TBA MW Network 15-3). They also impressed the NCAA selec- a similar position entering this season as Ne- Then there’s rather little separating the tion committee enough for decent seeds. Ne- vada had at this time last year – Utah State is teams that finished fourth or lower. Adding to Dec. 28 Nebraska Wesleyan 4 p.m. MW Network vada entered at No. 7; Utah State at No. 8. loaded with returning talent in all aspects of their lineups and bringing back more starting Jan. 1 at Boise State 6 p.m. MW Network But the MW’s run of early exits continued. the game for second-year coach Craig Smith. and overall experience for the season ahead Nevada was upset by 10th-seeded Florida 70- It starts with the return of Sam Merrill, who could bode well for teams such as San Diego Jan. 4 at Colorado State 11 a.m. AT&T Sportsnet 61, and Utah State was upended by ninth-seed- led the MW in scoring (20.9 points per game), State, UNLV, Air Force, New Mexico, Boise ed Washington 78-61. was the MW player of the year, the MW tour- State and Colorado State. Any one of those Jan. 8 San Diego State 7 p.m. MW Network The loss by the Wolf Pack may have stung nament MVP and an honorable mention All- could be much better. 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AIR FORCE BOISE STATE COLORADO STATE FRESNO STATE NEVADA 2018-19 record: 14-18 overall, 2018-19 record: 13-20 overall, 2018-19 record: 12-20 overall, 2018-19 record: 23-9 overall, 2018-19 record: 29-5 overall, 8-10 MW (6th) 7-11 MW (T7th) 7-11 MW (t-7th) 13-5 MW (3rd) 15-3 MW (T1st) Head coach: Dave Pilipovich Head coach: Leon Rice Head coach: Niko Medved Head coach: Justin Hutson Head coach: Steve Alford (eighth season) (10th season) (second season) (second season) (first season) Arena: Clune Arena (5,843) Arena: Taco Bell Arena (12,480) Arena: Moby Arena (8,083) Arena: Save Mart Center Arena: Lawlor Events Center (15,596) (11,536) Returning starters (5): Lavelle Returning starters (5): Returning starters (4): Nico Scottie, sr., 6-7, 225, 15.3 ppg, 5.6 Justinian Jessup, sr., 6-7, 202, 14.0 Carvacho, r-sr., 6-11, 245, 16.1 ppg, Returning starters (3): Nate Returning starters: None rpg; Ryan Swan, sr., 240, 6-8, 12.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.7 apg; Derrick 12.9 rpg; Kris Martin, r-sr., 6-4, Grimes, sr., 6-8, 225, 11.8 ppg, 9.2 ppg, 7.1 rpg; A.J. Walker, so., 6-2, Alston, r-jr., 6-9, 188, 13.4 ppg, 3.9 190, 9.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg; Kendle rpg, 1.7 bpg; Noah Blackwell, sr., Others returning: Jazz Johnson, 191, 8.5 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 2.5 apg; rpg; Alex Hobbs, sr., 6-4, 188, 12.1 Moore, so., 5-10, 145, 8.6 ppg, 2.4 6-3, 190, 8.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 3.6 apg; sr., 5-10, 180, 11.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, Caleb Morris, sr., 185, 6-4, 7.2 ppg, ppg, 3.5 rpg; Marcus Dickinson, sr., rpg, 2.7 apg; Adam Thistlewood, New Williams, sr., 6-1, 175, 8.2 Nisré Zouzoua, sr., 6-2, 195, 1.3 3.0 rpg; Chris Joyce, jr., 193, 6-5, 6-1, 183, 6.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg; RJ so., 6-6, 200, 8.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg ppg, 3.2 rpg ppg, 1.0 rpg; Jalen Harris, jr., 6-5, 7.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg Williams, sr., 6-7, 215, 9.3 ppg, 4.2 195; Eric Parrish, 6-6, 195 rpg Others returning: Hyron Others returning: Aguir Agau, Others returning: Sid Thomas, Edwards, r-sr., 6-0, 165, 6.8 ppg, so., 6-7, 190, 3.3 ppg, 2.2 rpg; Newcomers: Johncarlos Reyes, sr., 200, 6-4, 4.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.3 Others returning: Jorch Robin, 2.8 rpg Lazaro Rojas, jr., 6-11, 235, 2.7 sr., 6-10, 225; Desmond apg; LeSean Brown, sr., 185, 6-2, r-sr., 6-7, 245; Max Rice, r-fr., 6-5, ppg, 2.1 rpg; Christian Gray, sr., Cambridge, jr., 6-4, 180; Robby 2.8 ppg, 1.2 rpg; Abe Kinrade, so., 189; Bing Huag, r-fr., 6-5, 175; Newcomers: Teyvion Kirk, jr., 6-4, 6-6, 240, 1.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg; Chris Robinson, soph., 6-8, 225; Warren 6-7, 200, 1.3 ppg, 0.9 rpg; Nick Riley Abercombie, r-fr., 6-9, 210; 185; P.J. Byrd, soph., 6-1, 185; Kyle Seeley, r-so., 6-8, 215; Assane Washington, soph., 6-11, 210; René, so., 6-0, 180, 0.5 ppg, 0.3 RayJ Dennis, fr., 6-2, 177 Lukasiewicz, jr., 6-6, 200; Ignas Diouf, r-fr., 7-2, 275 Gabe Bansuelo, fr., 6-1, 165; Kane rpg; Isaac Monson, so., 6-9, 205, Sarguinas, so., 6-5, 205; Isaiah Milling, fr., 6-4, 180; Zane Meeks, 0.1 ppg, 0.7 rpg; Keaton Van Newcomers: Akot Emmanuel, jr., Stevens, fr., 6-0, 160; James Newcomers: Jordan Campbell, fr., 6-10, 215 Soelen, jr., 6-7, 195, 4.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg 6-8, 203; Chase Berry, jr., 6-6, Moore, fr., 6-10, 145; Dischon r-fr., 6-3, 195; Mustafa Lawrence, 220; Marcus Shaver Jr., jr., 6-1, Thomas, fr., 6-9, 215; David Roddy, jr., 6-1, 180; C.J. Hyder, jr., 6-2, About the Wolf Pack: Steve Newcomers: Soloman Pierre- n/a; Kigab Abu, jr., 6-6, 211; Armus fr., 6-5, 250; John Tonje, fr., 6-5, 190; Alec Hickman, jr., 6-4, 195; Alford, who has coached in college Louis, fr., 6-3, 175; Carter Murphy, Mladen, jr., 6-10, 230 195 Anthony Holland, fr., 6-5, 215; for 28 seasons at Missouri State, fr., 6-4, 190; Marcus Hill, fr., 6-0, Jarred Hyder, fr., 6-3, 180; Niven Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA, 185; Nikc Jackson, fr., 6-8, 195; About the Broncos: The Broncos About the Rams: Other than the Hart, fr., 6-5, 205 signed a 10-year deal with Nevada. Deven Nelson, fr., 6-1, 185; Mason helped fill their roster with five four returning starters and another He has previously guided teams to Taylor, fr., 6-4, 190; Camden junior transfers in Akot Emmanual returner, Colorado State will have About the Bulldogs: Hutson 11 NCAA Tournament berths and Vander Zwaag, fr., 6-4, 200; CJ (Arizona), Abu Kigab (Oregon), nine newcomers with five spent time as an assistant coach four Sweet 16 appearances. While Haut, fr., 6-8, 200; Simon Banks, Marcus Shaver Jr. (Portland), freshmen and four transfers. The at San Diego State and UNLV and at New Mexico (2007-13), four of fr., 6-1, 185; Anthony Charles, fr., Chase Berry (Southwest Oregon) transfers are Teyvion Kirk (Ohio), is from Bakersfield, California. He his teams won MW regular season 6-8, 205 and Mladen Armus (East P.J. Byrd (VCU), Kyle Lukasiewicz was awarded the Joe B. Hall titles and two won MW Tennessee State). Kigab will be (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M) National coach of the year tournament championships and About the Falcons: The 8-10 MW eligible to play in the spring and Ignas Sargiunas (Georgia). … presented annually to the top had postseason appearances in all record was the best in six years for semester. … Justinian Jessup Leading scorer and center Nico first-year coach in Division I. … six seasons. … Nevada tied a school Air Force. … A two-time captain, returns as the team’s leading Carvacho averaged a double- Fresno State won 23 games for record of 29 wins for the third leading scorer Lavelle Scottie (15.3 scorer (14.0 ppg), made 87 double with 16.1 ppg and 12.9 rpg the second consecutive season. … time last season. .. The Wolf Pack ppg) was a third team All-MW 3-pointers last season and was a to earn first team all-district and Fresno State was one of two MW were a No. 7 seed in the NCAA selection. … Ryan Swan, who was third team All-MW selection. All-MW honors and was on the All- teams to go 7-2 on the road during Tournament last season and lost to second on the team in scoring Dickinson, who primarily handles MW defensive team. He also is the conference play, which tied for the 10th-seeded Florida 70-61 in the (12.6 ppg) received honorable the ball for the Broncos, turned Rams all-time rebounds leader and second-most road wins in 20 first round. … The Wolf Pack will mention All-MW. … In addition to the ball over just 12 times during No. 2 all-time in the MW with 950 seasons. … Nate Grimes led the be nearly a new team after the five returning starters, the 18 MW games. … Derrick Alston, rebounds. Kris Martin averaged 9.2 MW in field-goal percentage graduating eight seniors and Falcons also return Sid Tomes, who who was second on the team in points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists (.599) and was an All-MW bringing in seven newcomers, had 21 starts and Keaton Van scoring (13.4 ppg), was honorable while starting 15 of 18 MW games. honorable mention selection. including four transfers. Soelen with 20 starts. mention All-MW. WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 45 MEN’S MW TEAM CAPSULES

NEW MEXICO SAN DIEGO STATE SAN JOSE STATE UNLV UTAH STATE 2018-19 record: 14-18 overall, 2018-19 record: 21-13 overall, 2018-19 record: 4-27 overall, 2018-19 record: 17-14 overall, 2018-19 record: 28-7 overall, 7-11 MW (T7th) 11-7 MW (T4th) 1-17 MW (11th) 11-7 MW (T4th) 15-3 MW (T1st) Head coach: Paul Weir Head coach: Brian Dutcher Head coach: Jean Prioleau Head coach: T.J. Otzelberger Head coach: Craig Smith (third season) (third season) (third season) (first season) (second season) Arena: The Pit (15,411) Arena: Viejas Arena (12,414) Arena: Event Center (5,000) Arena: Thomas & Mack Center Arena: Dee Glenn Smith (18,000) Spectrum (10,272) Returning starters (3): Vance Returning starters (2): Matt Returning starters (2): Brae Jackson, r-jr., 6-9, 220, 13.1 ppg, Mitchell, jr., 6-6, 240, 10.3 ppg, 4.1 Ivey, sr., 6-2, 185, 9.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, Returning starters (2): Amauri Returning starters (4): Sam 7.0 rpg, 2.7 apg; Carlton Bragg, rpg; Nathan Mensah, so., 6-10, 3.3 apg; Seneca Knight, so., 6-6, Hardy, jr., 6-2, 190, 13.1 ppg, 3.0 Merrill, sr., 6-5, 205, 20.9 ppg, 3.9 r-sr., 6-10, 225, 10.5 ppg, 8.8 rpg; 220, 5.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.1 bpg 190, 6.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg rpg, 3.5 apg; Mbacke Diong, jr., rpg, 3.9 apg; Neemias Queta, so., Makuach Maluach, jr., 6-7, 195, 9.9 6-11, 220, 6.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.5 bpg 7-0, 245, 11.8 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 2.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg Others returning: Aguek Arop, Others returning: Craig Lecesne, bpg; Abel Porter, sr., 6-3, 200, 5.5 6-6, 220, 3.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg; Joel sr., 6-9, 225, 6.4 ppg, 4.4 rpg; Others returning: Nick Blair, sr., ppg, 2.3 rpg; Brock Miller, so., 6-5, Others returning: Keith McGee, Mensah, so., 6-10, 210, 1.1 ppg, 1.0 Christian Anigwe, 6-9, 215, 4.0 6-5, 215, 6.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg; Marvin 200, 8.1. ppg, 1.8 rpg r-jr., 6-3, 180, 9.1 ppg, 1.4 rpg; rpg; Nolan Narian, sr., 6-10, 230, ppg, 3.3 rpg; Zach Chappell, so., Coleman, so., 6-2, 180, 1.5 ppg, 0.3 Corey Manigualt, sr., 6-9, 225, 9.0 2.9 ppg, 2.2 rpg; Jordan Schakel, 6-3, 175, 5.3 ppg, 1.8 rpg; Isaiah rpg; Cheickna Dembele, jr., 6-11, Others returning: Diogo Brito, ppg, 4.6 rpg, Drue Drinnon, so., jr., 6-6, 200, 7.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg; Adam Nichols, sr., 6-5, 180, 2.0 ppg, 1.8 245, 1.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg; Jay Green, sr., 6-6, 205, 8.2 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.2 6-0, 175, 2.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg; Jordan Seiko, so., 6-3, 195, 2.2 ppg, 1.0 rpg rpg; Trey Smith, so., 6-3, 175, 1.0 so., 6-5, 200, 0.8 ppg, 0.3 rpg; apg; Justin Bean, so., 6-7, 210, 4.1 Arroyo, 6-7, 220, 1.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg; ppg, 0.5 rpg; Kaison Hammonds, Bryce Hamilton, so., 6-4, 200, 4.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg; Klay Stall, jr., 6-10, Tavian Percy, so., 6-5, 205, 1.3 ppg, Newcomers: KJ Feagin, sr., 6-1, so., 6-4, 170, 0.8 ppg, 0.5 rpg; ppg, 1.6 rpg 245; Roche Grootaam, sr., 6-7, 0.9 rpg; Clay Patterson, r-so., 6-1, 190; Malachi Flynn, jr., 6-1, 185; Caleb Simmons, jr., 6-6, 195; 265; Trevin Dorius, r-fr., 7-0, 240 175, 0.7 ppg, 1.0 rpg; Zane Martin, Caleb Giordano, r-so., 6-3, 190; Samuel Japhet-Mathias, r-jr., 6-11, Newcomers: Jonah Antonio, jr., r-jr., 6-4, 2-5; JaQuan Lyle, r-sr., Trey Pulliam, jr., 6-3, 180; Yanni 280 6-5, 170; Trey Hurlburt, so., 5-11, Newcomers: Carson Bischoff, jr., 6-5, 210 Wetzell, sr., 6-10, 240; Keshad 170; Elijah Mitrou-Long, sr., 6-1, 6-4, 210; Alphonso Anderson, jr., Johnson, fr., 6-7, 208; Mike Pope, Newcomers: Eduardo Lane, jr., 190; Vitaliy Shibel, sr., 6-9, 210; 6-6, 220; Marco Anthony, jr., 6-5, Newcomers: JJ Caldwell, r-jr., fr., 6-3, 185 6-10, 250; Richard Washington, Donnie Tillman, jr., 6-7, 225 225; Kuba Karwowski, jr., 7-2, 6-1, 185; Vante Hendrix, r-so., 6-5, jr., 6-6, 185; Ralph Agee, 6-8, 220; 220; Sean Bairstow, fr., 6-8, 190; 195; Daniel Headdings, fr., 6-2, About the Aztecs: San Diego Omari Moore, fr., 6-6, 185; About the Rebels: Coach T.J. Liam McChesney, fr., 6-10, 185 185; Emmanuel Kuac, fr., 6-6, 195; State advanced to the MW Harminder Dhaliwal, fr., 6-10, 240 Otzelberger comes to UNLV after Kurt Weggscheider, fr., 6-3, 185 Tournament championship game three seasons at South Dakota About the Aggies: Craig Smith by upsetting No. 14-ranked About the Spartans: Last State, leading the Jackrabbits to a was the recipient of the MW’s About the Lobos: Vance Jackson Nevada. The Aztecs lost the title season’s leading scorer, Michael 70-33 record and two Summit Steve Fisher coach of the year returns after leading the Lobos game 64-57 to Utah State. … Matt Steadman (13.2 ppg), transferred League titles. … There was not a award as the Aggies shared the with 2.7 apg and was second in Mitchell is the only returner who to Montana after one year at San freshman included in this season’s regular-season conference title scoring at 13.1 ppg. … New Mexico scored in double figures last Jose State. He also led the team in recruiting class. … Two of the and won the league tournament also returns its third leading season while shooting 40.5% from rebounds (8.5) and was No. 3 in three newcomers are graduate 64-47 against San Diego State. … scorer in Carlton Bragg (10.5 ppg) the field. … The Aztecs were one of the MW in field goal percentage transfers in Elijah Mitrou-Long Utah State was a No. 8 seed in the and Makuach Maluach (9.9 ppg). … the top defensive team in the MW (.483). It was the second (Texas) and Vitality Shibel NCAA Tournament and lost to Bragg, who came to New Mexico last season, ranking second in both consecutive season the Spartans’ (Arizona State). Also joining the ninth-seeded Washington 78-61 in via Arizona State and Kansas, field-goal percentage defense leading scorer opted to transfer. … team is Donnie Tillman (Utah), the first round. … Sam Merrill led became eligible to play in (.410) and 3-point field goal Brae Ivey scored 9.2 points per who was last season’s Pac-12 sixth the MW with 731 points (20.9 December. … The Lobos have five percentage defense (.324). game and started 16 games last man of the year. … Amauri Hardy ppg), was the MW player of the newcomers, including transfers JJ season. … Zach Chappell had 15 returns after scoring in double year, MW tournament MVP and Caldwell (Texas A&M) and Vante starts as a freshman last season figures in 24 games, including 12 an honorable mention All- Hendrix (Utah). … This will be the and played 17.6 minutes per game. straight and was second on the American. He was also recently first time on the court for JaQuan team in scoring (13.1 ppg). featured as one of the top-10 Lyle, who sat out two years after preseason candidates for 2019-20 transferring from Ohio State and national player of the year an injury. recognition by si.com. 46 WYOMING BASKETBALL 2019-20 2018-19 MW MEN’S STATS 2018-19 MW MEN’S STATS TEAM 2. Utah State .471 6. Nevada .347 10. Boise State 30.9 INDIVIDUAL 3. Boise State .469 7. New Mexico .346 SCORING OFFENSE AVG 11. Wyoming 30.7 Returning players in bold 4. Nevada .462 8. Wyoming .344 1. Nevada 80.1 ASSISTS AVG 5. Fresno State .454 9. UNLV .337 SCORING AVG 2. Utah State 78.7 1. Utah State 17.0 6. Air Force .452 10. Air Force .329 1. Justin James, WYO 22.1 3. Fresno State 76.5 7. San Diego State .436 11. San Jose State .328 2. Colorado State 14.8 2. Sam Merrill, USU 20.9 4. New Mexico 76.3 8. UNLV .427 3. Nevada 14.6 3. Caleb Martin, NEV 19.2 5. Colorado State 74.8 3-POINT FG PCT DEFENSE PCT 9. New Mexico .422 4. San Diego State 14.3 4. Braxton Huggins, FSU 18.5 6. UNLV 73.4 1. Fresno State .306 10. Wyoming .417 5. Fresno State 14.3 5. Deshon Taylor, FSU 17.9 7. San Diego State 71.7 2. San Diego State .324 11. San Jose State .404 6. New Mexico 13.9 6. Jordan Carloline, NEV 17.0 3. Nevada .332 8. Boise State 71.6 7. Nico Carvacho, CSU 16.1 FG PCT DEFENSE PCT 4. Boise State .341 7. San Jose State 13.6 9. Air Force 68.1 8. Devin Watson, SDSU 15.8 1. Utah State .393 5. Wyoming .345 8. Air Force 13.6 10. San Jose State 65.9 9. Jalen McDaniels, SDSU 15.6 2. San Diego State .410 6. Utah State .353 9. UNLV 12.9 11. Wyoming 65.8 10. J.D. Paige, CSU 15.6 3. Nevada .410 7. New Mexico .355 10. Boise State 12.1 SCORING DEFENSE AVG 4. Fresno State .419 8. Colorado State .355 11. Wyoming 10.3 REBOUNDING AVG 1. Nevada 66.8 5. Wyoming .444 9. Air Force .356 1. Nico Carvacho, CSU 12.9 BLOCKED SHOTS AVG 2. Utah State 67.1 6. UNLV .449 10. UNLV .357 2. Jordan Caroline, NEV 9.6 1. Utah State 4.2 3. San Diego State 67.4 7. Boise State .450 11. San Jose State .374 3. Nate Grimes, FSU 9.2 4. Fresno State 67.6 8. Air Force .451 2. Nevada 3.9 4. Neemis Queta, USU 8.9 REBOUNDING AVG 5. Boise State 68.6 9. New Mexico .451 3. UNLV 3.7 5. Carlton Bragg, UNM 8.8 1. Utah State 40.1 6. Air Force 71.7 10. Colorado State .455 4. Fresno State 3.5 6. Justin James, WYO 8.5 2. UNLV 38.8 7. UNLV 72.3 11. San Jose State .473 5. New Mexico 3.3 7. Micheal Steadman, SJSU 8.5 3. New Mexico 37.6 8. Colorado State 75.2 6. San Diego State 3.3 8. Jalen McDaniels, SDSU 8.1 3-POINT FG PCT PCT 4. Nevada 37.4 9. Wyoming 75.3 9. Ryan Swan, AFA 7.1 1. Fresno State .381 5. San Jose State 36.5 7. Wyoming 2.8 10. New Mexico 76.7 10. Vance Jackson, UNM 7.0 2. San Diego State .362 6. San Diego State 36.1 8. Colorado State 2.4 11. San Jose State 81.7 3. Colorado State .359 7. Fresno State 35.7 9. Boise State 2.1 ASSISTS AVG FG PERCENTAGE PCT 4. Utah State .355 8. Colorado State 33.8 10. Air Force 1.8 1. Noah Robotham, UNLV 5.0 1. Colorado State .476 5. Boise State .352 9. Air Force 33.7 11. San Jose State 1.7 2. Deshon Taylor, FSU 5.0

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DATE MATCHUP TIME NETWORK Dec. 4 UNLV at 8 p.m. AT&T SportsNet Jan. 4 Boise State TBA CBSSN Fresno State at Nevada Nov. 5 Montana State 8 p.m. AT&T SportsNet Dec. 4 Utah State at 9:15 p.m. ESPN2 or ESPNU Jan. 7 Utah State 9 p.m. ESPN2 or ESPNU at Utah State San José State at Air Force

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