New Mexico Lobos
Record: 16-2
Key results: Wins against Saint Mary’s, San Diego State, Oral Roberts, and Iona; losses against Fresno State and UNLV
Preseason ranking: Fifth in the Mountain West
Why they’re for real: Richard Pitino has the best backcourt in the Mountain West and one of the most dynamic guard duos in the country outside of the power conferences.
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