With the bracket set, this will be their first game in the tournament due to their high seed. They will need to rely heavily on the backcourt duo of Nick Boyd and Miles Byrd. Boyd is averaging 13.2 points to Byrd’s 12.8 points per game. Combined, they average 8.4 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 3.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game.

The Boise State Broncos finished one game worse than their opponent overall with a 22-9 record, but they ended tied in the conference. They closed out their season with a loss that could have tilted the scale their way, but they dropped that game by 10 points at home to Colorado State after beating Fresno State and Air Force.

This will also be their first game of the tournament, automatically advancing to the quarterfinal mark with a semifinal berth on the line. Opposite of their opponent, Boise State’s frontcourt in their dynamic pairing of Tyson Degenhart and Andrew Meadow. Degenhart leads the team, averaging 17.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.

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