Through a 2019-20 season of perhaps bloated expectations, there was one spot where UTEP lived up to all hype — Bryson Williams was as superb as he was supposed to be.
The touted transfer from Fresno State started the season with a dunk and three-point play in the exhibition against Texas Tech, he closed it by making first-team All-Conference USA and in between he was the anchor when much around him struggled.
Expectations for a Miners team that opens at home Wednesday against UT Permian Basin aren't as high this year, they are picked eighth in C-USA, but any team with an elite big man always has a chance.