As we transition from 2018 to 2019, a handful of teams managed to maintain their unbeaten streaks, with Nevada appearing to be the frontrunner poised to carry this success into the postseason. On the other hand, teams like Michigan and Virginia face challenging matchups that could potentially disrupt their winning streaks, while St. John’s and Houston also confront tough competition in their respective leagues, making their path less certain.
Among these teams, Nevada stands out as the only one in a less competitive conference yet holding a double-digit probability of remaining unbeaten according to KenPom.com. Their upcoming key games against Fresno State, Utah State, and San Diego State present some challenges, but the Wolfpack are still expected to maintain their edge in these matchups.
Should Nevada successfully navigate through the regular season and conference tournament undefeated, their notable victories, including a neutral site win against Arizona State and triumphs over Fresno State or Utah State, could bolster their case for a favorable seed in the NCAA tournament. However, any stumble in the Mountain West play could shift this narrative.
One intriguing storyline to follow is whether Eric Musselman’s Wolfpack can sustain their winning momentum as they face potential obstacles in their upcoming ACC season games, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead.
