Nevada basketball's goal this week: cut down nets in front of home crowd

The Nevada basketball team, ranked No. 20 in the country, finishes its home schedule this week with games against San Jose State and Colorado State. Coach Eric Musselman is hoping for some big crowds to thank the team. Chris Murray/RGJ

(Photo: Jason Bean/RGJ file)During Eric Musselman’s first year as Nevada’s coach, the team cut down nets after its final home game.

During Musselman’s second year as Nevada’s coach, the team cut down nets after its final home game.

The Wolf Pack’s final home game of this season is Sunday. The goal: to cut down nets yet again.

“You don’t get to cut down nets in your own building very often,” Musselman said, although it’s becoming an annual tradition for No. 20/22…