Location: Provo, UT
Nickname: Cougars
Conference: Mountain West
Last Year’s Record: 25-8

Why they’ll make it

All-conference performers Jimmer Fredette and Jonathan Tavernari return to lead a stacked Cougar squad. Fredette, who scored over 16 points per game last season, is one of the favorites to win Mountain West Player of the Year, while Tavernari, who averaged just under 16 points per game last season, will garner all-conference honors again.

The two stars are flanked by two other returning starters and a bevy of experienced role players.

The Cougars have had issues getting out of the first round of the NCAA...

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