Future Hoops Foes: Week Two Recap of Week Three’s Opponents

Taking a Look At Week Three’s Mountain West Opponent’s Performances in Week Two Each Mountain West Team’s opponents in Week 3 Contact/Follow @HardwoodTalk & @MWCwire Take a look at each team’s opponents for this week and how they did last week. …

San Diego State Aztecs 3-0

Wed, Nov. 20th 

San Diego Toreros:

The Toreros are 2-3 on the season and have played what it seems to be the most games of any team I’ve covered thus far (typed too soon, keep reading). San Diego has a solid win agaisnt Fresno State at home and a decent win over a Weber St. team that was missing star guard Jerrick Harding. They then suffered an 18 point loss to 23rd ranked Colorado on Saturday. Watch out for sophomore guard Joey Calcaterra who is leading the team with 16.8 PPG, 2.8 RPG and 2.6 APG but was stopped in his tracks against Colorado only putting up ten points after going on a scoring streak in a three game stretch prior. This rivalry is a bit lopsided with the Aztecs leading the Toreros 22-14 all-time but this will still be a fun one to watch on Wednesday.

Fri, Nov. 22nd

Long Island Sharks:

If you haven’t been paying attention to the NEC this past couple of seasons the Long Island Sharks, formerly the Long Island University-Brooklyn Blackbirds underwent a brand remodel. The Sharks are 0-3 on the season but have senior guard Raiquan Clark who is averaging 23.5 PPG in those losses and the nation’s leading rebounder in Tyrn Flowers (13.7 RPG). They have some scoring ability and the Aztecs should prepare for that come Friday in Viejas Arena.

San Jose State Spartans 2-2

Wed, Nov. 20th 

Grambling State Tigers: 

The Tigers of Grambling State University are 3-0 on the season and have a three-headed scoring attack, which features three players all averaging 17 points a game. Their leading scorer is senior guard Anthony Gaston who brings 17.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG and 2.7 APG to the table but is supported by junior guard Prince moss and senior forward Devante Jackson. The Tigers undefeated record is formed in part with two wins against non-division one opponents. Their lone win against division one competition was a 81-70 away game against Southeastern Louisiana.

Sat, Nov. 23rd 

Portland State Vikings:

Barret Peery‘s third year in Portland looks promising. Even though the Vikings are 1-2 on the season those two losses came by smaller than expected margins on the road against Indiana and Hawaii. With a new arena and a lot of new faces making an impact for Portland State, the team is led by graduate transfer Matt Hauser (18.3 PPG, 4.7 RPG and 2.0 SPG). But don’t forget about junior guard Holland Woods with 17.0 PPG and a 27 point performance in Bloomington. The Viking’s aren’t particularly tall outside of Trey Woods and Sal Nuhu but they press a lot and have some shooters.

Nevada-Las Vegas Running Rebels 1-3

Mon, Nov. 18th-Southwestern Showdown 

Abilene Christian Wildcats:

ACU is 1-2 on the season so far with that win coming against Arlington Baptist and both losses to Drexel and Pepperdine were close ones (3 and 4 points). The Wildcats are picked to finish 3rd in the Southland Conference and are led by senior guard Payten Ricks who is averaging 18.3 PPG, 2.7 RPG and 1.7 APG. Also make sure to look out for junior center Kolton Kohl, who provides the wildcats with some size inside (7-0 240) and is averaging 12.7 PPG and 5.0 RPG.

Wed, Nov. 20th

Texas State Bobcats:

The Bobcats have already lost to one Mountain West team at Air Force by 7 points and look to avoid another this week against the Running Rebels. Senior guard Nijal Pearson is leading the team with 19.0 PPG and gave 24th ranked Baylor some trouble with a 20 point, 5 rebounds and 6 assist performance on Friday. UNLV need’s some more wins after a rough week against the PAC-12 and look for this to be one on Wednesday.

Sat, Nov. 23rd

Southern Methodist Mustangs:

The Mustangs are undefeated going into week three and have multiple weapons to use against the Running Rebels. Junior forward Isiaha Mike is averaging 20.0 PPG and junior college transfer Tyson Jolly is right behind him with 19.3 PPG. But a bit lower on the stat sheet is junior forward Ethan Chargois who was an all around scoring threat last year and needs to be accounted for on the floor. Like I said above, UNLV needs some wins this week and this would be a nice addition to the resume.

Utah State Aggies 4-0

Mon, Nov. 18th

Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners:

The Roadrunners are currently 0-4 on the season and will be looking for their first win of the on Monday night. It is a bit surprising as UTSA was predicted to finish 2nd in Conference-USA preseason polls. That pick is completed warranted as the Roadrunners have to high scoring guards returning in Jhivvan Jackson (25.8 PPG) and Keaton Wallace (20.2 PPG in 18-19). It’s hard to look at a winless team as a threat but the Aggies need to bring their A game and close out if they want to remain undefeated.

Fri, Nov. 22nd

LSU Tigers:

The Tigers are currently 2-1 on the season but dropped out of the top 25 this week. LSU will have their toughest game of the season yet, against No. 15 ranked USU on Friday. The Aggies are still without Neemias Queta and the Tigers aren’t very “tall” but have strong athletic forwards on their roster to throw at them. Freshman Trendon Watford is one to watch out for in the paint and can stretch the floor if needed. And senior guard Skylar Mays is averaging 19.7 PPG but isn’t the only Tiger to watch out for on the perimeter. LSU has plenty of guys who could have a good scoring night and give the Aggies their first loss of the season in Jamaica.

Sun, Nov. 24th

North Texas Mean Green:

North Texas is 1-3 on the season and are in a bit of a scoring rut against division one opponents. Their leading scorer is sophomore guard Umoja Gibson who is averaging 9.3 PPG and not too many other players on the roster look like challengers for that top scoring spot either. But it is dangerous to underestimate your opponent but as long as the Aggies are knocking down shots on Sunday they should be fine.

 Wyoming Cowboys 1-3

Tues, Nov. 19th

Detroit Mercy Titans:

The Titans are 0-2 in two losses to two ACC teams but shouldn’t be slept on come Tuesday night in Laramie. Detroit Mercy is led for the second season by super sophomore Antoine Davis. Davis is averaging 28.0 PPG and is coming off of averaging 26.1 PPG as a true freshman last year and is the preseason pick to win POY in the Horizon this year. He doesn’t have much of a supporting cast at the moment but watch out for the Titans to earn there first win on Tuesday if Davis has a big night and others help out.

Thurs, Nov. 21st

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

The team from down south with maybe the best if not a top three name for their mascot in all college basketball are 3-1 on the season and could very well make it 4-1 on Thursday in Laramie. The Ragin’ Cajuns are led by junior forward Jalen Johnson, a transfer from St. Louis who is averaging 20.0 PPG and 7.5 RPG on the season. But Louisiana has multiple scoring threats with junior guard Cedric Russell and freshman forward Kobe Julien both averaging above fourteen points a game behind Johnson. This will be a tough game for the Cowboys at home and I look forward to it.

Sun, Nov. 24th

No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes

The Buffaloes of Colorado are right where most expected them to be. A Top 25 ranking after week two and undefeated. Tad Boyle has a deep and talented squad and they are being led by junior guard D’Shawn Schwartz with 15.0 PPG. Our preseason top 25 opposing players rankings were riddled with Colorado players and they are proving exactly why. Junior forward Tyler Bey is averaging a double-double (14.5 PPG and 11.0 RPG) and junior guard Mckinley Wright IV is a Swiss army knife averaging 14.0 PPG, 6.5 RPG and 5.0 APG. Watch out for a tough game on Sunday Cowboy fans.

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