Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! The Mountain West made it’s latest realignment addition, with Northern Illinois joining the conference as a football only member. We’ll break down what the Huskies bring to the table, and what the future of the Mountain West now looks like. After that, we’ll catch you up on what’s happened so far in Mountain West basketball, going through our power rankings! You’ll hear what teams are clicking and what teams are short circuiting, complete with each team's most impactful players. Fun episode this week, let’s dive in!

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