Breaking down the UNLV basketball game against San Jose State at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center:
BACKCOURT
None of San Jose State’s starting guards average in double figures, though the Spartans are fifth in the Mountain West with 14.1 assists per game. Jovan Mooring (15.2 points) is UNLV’s go-to player.
Edge: UNLV
FRONTCOURT
Brandon Clarke, who had also had 15 rebounds, and Ryan Welage combined for 42 points in the teams’ previous meeting. If the Rebels don’t come with adequate answers for them, they will have a tough time winning.