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Mountain West teams bring low RPI, Kenpom rankings to Las Vegas

A capsule look at the 11 teams in the Moutain West men’s tournament:

1. SAN DIEGO STATE (23-8, 16-2)

Coach: Steve Fisher (362-193, 17th season)

Best nonconference wins: 72-58 over California

Worst losses: 49-43 to Arkansas-Little Rock, 53-48 to San Diego

Player to watch: G Trey Kell

RPI: 41

Kenpom: 39

Fast fact: The Aztecs have won the regular-season title the past three years.

2. FRESNO STATE (22-9, 13-5)

Coach: Rodney Terry (82-83, fifth season)

Best nonconference wins: 69-66 over Pepperdine

Worst losses: 77-65 to Cal Poly, 85-77 to Evansville

Player to watch: G Marvelle Harris

RPI: 82

Kenpom: 119

Fast fact: Fresno State has rallied to win seven times when behind at halftime.