Breaking down the UNLV basketball team's game against Colorado State at 7 p.m. today at the Thomas & Mack Center:
BACKCOURT
Colorado State has some talented guards in Antwan Scott (16.4 points per game), John Gillon (12.3) and Jo De Ciman (9.9). The Rams will want to push the ball up the court, and they average a Mountain West-best 80.3 points. UNLV isn't exactly hurting in this area, and it makes for a quality matchup.
Edge: Colorado State
FRONTCOURT
Derrick Jones Jr. is coming off a performance against San Jose State in which he had 14 points and 18 rebounds for the Rebels.