Here is a look at the Scary and not so Scary aspects of the Rebels and their MWC opponents......
Some things to consider as Jimmer and his teammates approach ...
¦ Scary for MWC opponents: The Rebels rank second in scoring defense and field-goal defense. They lead the conference with an average of 8.9 steals and can control games on the perimeter with a rotation of guards and wings that are unrivaled across the league. When they are active for 40 minutes defensively, the Rebels are conference championship-type good.
¦ Scary for UNLV: There is a good chance the post trio of Brice Massamba, Quintrell Thomas and Carlos Lopez all will have fouled out three minutes into any game against San Diego State. Massamba and Thomas might have two fouls each during pregame layups.
UNLV is an average rebounding team at best on most nights and often below average when it comes to what its frontcourt offers at either end.
Do you remember the matchup issues UNLV had against the Aztecs last year? Nothing thus far insinuates it could be any different.
¦ Scary for MWC opponents: Despite a few recent games that suggest otherwise, UNLV still ranks as the league's second-best shooting team to San Diego State. The Rebels will be in any game they make shots and don't embrace a bad habit of settling for 3-pointers.
¦ Scary for UNLV: Anthony Marshall continues to think of himself as a jump shooter. Marshall as a sophomore could have a nice impact in league if he plays to his athletic strength by creating chances or drawing fouls off the dribble.
¦ Scary for MWC opponents: The Rebels force about 4.5 turnovers more than they commit, which translates to more possessions and opportunities to score. They also share the ball well enough to rank third among league teams in assists and are athletic enough to rank third in blocks. All good things. All important factors in winning.
BYU is led by Jimmer Fredette and by all indications he is a very good player. He does not play well here in Vegas and is considered a straight Bitch!! Jim boy went to the free throw line over 250 times last year and hit on 222 of them. He will not get the calls here and the Cougars will crumble against the Rebel pressure D it happens every year here at the T and M, the Rebels home court.
I would not hesitate to lay up to -5 on this game!!!!!
leaning that way also
See you guys Sat for the TCU game!!
can you ever look at a game without being a homer? you understand that the rebels won't cover and win every game right?
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