3 takeaways from UNLV’s loss at San Jose State

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Three takeaways from the UNLV basketball team’s 76-72 loss to San Jose State on Saturday at The Event Center:

1. MISSED LAYUPS, MISSED OPPORTUNITIES

In many ways, this loss was a replay of the 66-65 defeat at Wyoming on Wednesday. The Rebels failed to convert several layups in both games, enough misses that would have otherwise given them two road victories.

When asked about UNLV’s problems in making layups this past week, coach Marvin Menzies rubbed his forehead and then eyes and chuckled.

“I can’t say I’ve experienced this before, so got to keep trying to figure this one out,” he said. “I would say (lack of) confidence, but I think that’s more shooting. Concentration is the…