New Mexico’s Richard Pitino is looking to get the Lobos back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014! Why he’s extremely happy with the Lobos’ 18-4 start but also knows there’s a lot of basketball left to be played. Are they the best in the Mountain West? How the next few weeks will truly define their season. Why the fan basses in the Mountain West are second to none. Why the Mountain West must take over the West with the Pac-12 dissolving. Just how good is the backcourt of Mashburn Jr., House, and Dent? Why it’s all about consistency and building stability. What are the biggest keys for this team to have postseason success? And why future non-conference schedules will be challenging to fill out. Plus, UConn continues to separate itself from the field. Where’s the defense, Kentucky? And Big Ten blues?
