Pack hoops escaped New Mexico in the Mountain West Conference Tournament opener (3:47). Nevada baseball split two game at Air Force to open Mountain West play (9:36). San Jose State rolls into Peccole Park this week for Nevada’s home opener (14:58). Boise State awaits Nevada in the quarterfinals Thursday afternoon (24:36). For slants, the Shoup brothers guess what changes Steve Alford will make next year (33:40), react to the Russell Wilson trade (38:33), and guess which basketball players could transfer this offseason (52:10).  To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.