Breaking down the UNLV basketball game against San Diego State at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center:
BACKCOURT
San Diego State will be a major challenge for the Rebels. Jeremy Hemsley averages 16.1 points and has made 47.6 percent of his 3-pointers. Trey Kell averages 12.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists. And Dakarai Allen leads the Aztecs with 25 and is second in blocked shots (12) and rebounds (68).
Edge: San Diego State
FRONTCOURT
The Rebels should be able to hold their own on the boards because neither team shines in that area.