Nevada coach Eric Musselman talks to the media Friday. Nevada plays at UNLV on Tuesday. Jim Krajewski, jkrajewski@rgj.com
The Mountain West has established distinct top and bottom tiers in men’s basketball, but the middle continues to be a mystery.
One of the most intriguing questions left as the conference season grinds toward its mid-point is whether or not a team in the middle can break out and join Nevada, Fresno State and Utah State as a threat to win the regular-season or tournament titles.
Could UNLV use a Tuesday upset of Nevada as a springboard to sustained success?