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Mike Mora arrives at Wyoming after averaging 17.2 points at Division II Cal State Monterey Bay. The 6-foot-6 forward brings deep shooting range, size and basketball IQ, but his move to the Mountain West creates an important evaluation question: how will his production translate against bigger, quicker and more physical competition?
Nevada adds an experienced floor general in Styles Phipps, a productive two-way guard who averaged 13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals at Pepperdine. Unit 1 Hoop Source examines his court vision, dribble penetration, pull-up game and potential impact in the new-look Mountain West.
Grand Canyon enters its second Mountain West season with a reconstructed roster, proven returners and several transfers capable of making an immediate impact. The talent is there, but how quickly Bryce Drew can establish roles, chemistry and continuity will determine how far the Lopes can go in 2026–27.
Ace Glass quietly became one of college basketball’s most productive freshman scorers at Washington State. Now at Vanderbilt, his shot creation, toughness, and scoring versatility could make him one of the SEC’s biggest breakout guards.