Nevada men's basketball preview box

SAN JOSE STATE (10-11, 2-6) AT NEVADA (13-8, 5-3)

When: Thursday, 7:05 p.m.

Where: Lawlor Events Center

TV/Radio: None/630AM, pregame at 6:35 p.m.

Coaches: Nevada's Mark Fox (94-26) is in his 4th season; SJSU's George Nessman (21-61) is in his 3rd season

Projected starters: NEVADA - F Demarshay Johnson (7.2, 4.8); C JaVale McGee (12.9, 7.8); G Marcelus Kemp (19.2, 5.6). Armon Johnson (12.1, 4.1), Brandon Fields (12.5, 2.4). SAN JOSE - F Tim Pierce (10.8, 3.4), Chris Oakes (10.4, 7.1); C C.J. Webster (10.4, 6.5); G Jamon Hill (6.4, 2.9), DaShawn Wright (10.8, 5.0)

The prediction: Nevada by 6