San Diego State’s forward Jay Pal (4) dunks near Utah State’s Great Osobor (1), Javon Jackson (22) and Mason Falslev (12) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men’s tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) The Mountain West received its dream of becoming a six-bid league for the first time ever. Each of San Diego State, Utah State, Boise State, Colorado State, Nevada and New Mexico made it into the NCAA Tournament. It showcases the growth and strength of the conference. And despite USU’s loss in the Mountain West conference tournament semifinal, the Aggies still found themselves ranked in the AP Top 25 Monday morning, dropping two spots to #20. Joining the Aggies in the rankings are the San Diego State Aztecs, jumping back into the Top 25 at #24. Other Mountain West Conference teams received votes in the poll but did not make the top 25, including New Mexico (effectively ranked 26th), Nevada (28th), Boise State (37th) and Colorado State (42nd). But while the selection committee felt bound to award the Mountain West with six bids (and despite the solid votes from the