College basketball has reached tip off for the 2026-27 season, and the Mountain West Conference looks different than in years past following the departures of Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State for the Pac-12 Conference.

With the additions of Hawai’i, UC Davis and UTEP, here is a look at what to expect from each program in the Mountain West’s new 10-team format this season.

UNLV Rebels

■ 2025-26 record: 18-17, 11-9 MWC

■ Coach: Josh Pastner, second season

■ Preseason poll rank: 4th

UNLV reached the second round of the NIT in Pastner’s first season at the helm and returns forward Tyrin Jones, who averaged 11.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, and guard Issac Williamson, who averaged 8.6 points per game.

The Rebels also added a large group of transfers, including former Missouri guard Sebastian Mack, Florida State transfer Cam Miles and New Orleans transfer MJ Thomas while the status of Ole Miss transfer AJ Storr, who is seeking an additional year of eligibility,…