Boise State Men’s Basketball Set for Cayman Islands Classic: Matchup vs. Hampton

Boise State Basketball Update

Upcoming Tournament:

Boise State men’s basketball will travel to George Town, Cayman Islands, for the Cayman Islands Classic. The tournament starts on Sunday, with Boise State facing Hampton at 9 a.m. MT. Fans can stream the games on FloCollege and listen on the Bronco Radio Network.

Tournament Path:

Boise State will play Hampton (2-3) in their first game. If they win, they will meet the winner of South Dakota State vs. Duquesne on Monday at 11:30 a.m. MT. The championship game is scheduled for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. MT.

Previous Performance:

In their last appearance at the Cayman Islands Classic in 2018, Boise State finished with a 1-2 record. They lost to Creighton, beat St. Bonaventure, and narrowly lost to Illinois State.

Team Performance:

Boise State’s offense is strong this season, averaging 86.0 points per game, ranking 52nd nationally. They have scored 84 or more points in three of their first four games.

Key Players:

Tyson Degenhart leads the team with an average of 17.3 points per game, recording two games with 20 points. Andrew Meadow averages 14.0 points, gaining attention with a career-high of 18 points against Clemson. He also averages 6.8 rebounds, tying for team lead.

Milestone:

Alvaro Cardenas is close to a milestone, needing just four points to reach 1,000 career points.

Shooting Efficiency:

Boise State has shot 50.4% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line, ranking 41st and 18th nationally, respectively.

Game Margins:

All four games this season have been decided by double digits, with an average margin of 20.3 points. This margin ranks second in the Mountain West and 38th nationally.