Most college basketball people believe the Mountain West is probably one of the top 3 or 4 conferences in the land this year. Here's a quick look at the top 5 teams, all in Brian's last bracket.
1. NEW MEXICO, 16-2 (3-0):
The Lobos currently lead the league. They're RPI is a robust 8th in the nation. Outside of league, their best win is at Cincinnati and have a win over Indiana State on the road.
2. COLORADO STATE, 15-3 (2-1):
The Rams lost Head Coach Tim Miles to Nebraska but hired Larry Eustachy to replace him and keep humming along. Out of league, their best win is at Washington. RPI is 17.
3. WYOMING, 15-2 (2-2):
Former Clemson coach Larry Shyatt has done a fantastic job in Laramie with the Cowboys. Currently, they have a RPI of 34 with their best non-con win being at Colorado.
4. UNLV, 15-4 (2-2):
The Rebs were a trendy pick as a Final 4 sleeper pre-season. They certainly have a lot of talent. Their RPI is a healthy 20. As of now, the best wins were vs. Iowa State and at California.
5. SAN DIESGO STATE, 14-4 (2-2):
RPI of 32, Steve Fisher's team has had a sluggish conference start but should be in the mix for a league title. A very talented team, they knocked off UCLA before the Bruins got everyone eligible and also beat Indiana State.
We'll take a closer look at these teams as we move into February. UNLV and SDSU are the most talented teams and some still call them good enough to go deep in the dance. This is a great conference and worth paying attention to.
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