Breaking down the UNLV basketball game against Colorado State at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center:
BACKCOURT
Gian Clavell leads a trio of Colorado State guards, averaging 18.2 points and 6.6 rebounds. He is an emotional player who seemingly wills his team to victory. The Rams also have Prentiss Nixon and J.D. Paige, who combine to average 21.5 points. Jovan Mooring (11.7 points) has become UNLV’s most important player.
Edge: Colorado State
FRONTCOURT
Averaging a double-double, Emmanuel Omogbo (13.8 points, 10.7 rebounds) is a load inside for the Rams.