UNLV lands another portal piece in MJ Thomas, a high-motor forward who fills one of the biggest needs on the roster, while Tulsa point guard Terrence Ford Jr. is in Las Vegas on a visit that could give Josh Pastner another major addition. Mike Cooper breaks down why Thomas is more than the numbers, what Ford could bring as a true lead guard, and why the Rebels may finally be starting to look like a real team.

The episode also resets the full roster picture, addresses the growing fan reaction around portal expectations, why “big splash” thinking misses the point, and what holes still remain as the portal window closes. Plus, what to make of Howie Fleming, Jacob Anarby, DGL to Texas Tech, and where the build goes next.

0:00 Resetting The Roster

4:45 Why Fans Need To Pump The Brakes

15:33 MJ Thomas Breakdown

26:41 Terrence Ford Jr Visit

34:20 DGL, Howie, Jacob Portal Fallout

37:06 Remaining Roster Needs

40:56 Final Thoughts

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