Reno Gazette Journal · Nov 26, 2018
Nevada basketball just got its highest-ever AP Top 25 ranking
RGJ Sports Week, the guys talk about Wolf Pack football, basketball and prep sports. Jim Krajewski, jkrajewski@rgj.com
Buy PhotoNo. 5 Nevada has its highest ranking ever after winning the Las Vegas Invitational, with Tennessee, Michigan, Auburn, Michigan State and Kentucky rounding out the top 10.
Nevada opened the season with its highest preseason ranking at No. 6. The Wolf Pack (6-0) have lived up to the lofty expectations, rolling over opponents with a deep, experienced roster led by the Martin twins.
Nevada won the Las Vegas Invitational by beating Tulsa by 10 points and UMass by 23 in the title game, moving up a spot for their highest ranking ever.