Boise State Point Guard Earns Mountain West Player of the Week

Dylan Andrews led the Broncos to two key conference wins last week.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Boise State senior point guard Dylan Andrews was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week after leading the Broncos to victories over New Mexico and Nevada. Andrews scored a career-high 33 points in the win over New Mexico and added 25 points and 6 assists in the overtime win against Nevada.

Why it matters

Andrews' strong play has helped Boise State remain in contention for a top spot in the Mountain West standings. As a transfer from UCLA, his breakout performance this season has been a key factor in the Broncos' success.

The details

In the win over New Mexico, Andrews went 5-of-10 from three-point range and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line. Against Nevada, he hit a clutch three-pointer in overtime to put the Broncos ahead for good. Head coach Leon Rice praised Andrews' willingness to buy into the team's offensive system, which has allowed him to thrive.

  • Andrews was named Mountain West Player of the Week for games played between Feb. 2-8, 2026.
  • In the win over New Mexico on February 5th, Andrews scored a career-high 33 points.
  • In the overtime win against Nevada on February 2nd, Andrews scored 25 points and dished out 6 assists.

The players

Dylan Andrews

Boise State senior point guard who transferred from UCLA. He is averaging 12.3 points, 3.4 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game this season.

Leon Rice

Head coach of the Boise State men's basketball team.

Drew Fielder

Boise State junior center who also earned Mountain West Player of the Week honors earlier this season.

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What they’re saying

“I saw it in the last two weeks. He kind of had a big breakthrough the other day in practice. I'm just really proud of him and the growth he's doing and the understanding of what we need.”

— Leon Rice, Head Coach (si.com)

“It's counterintuitive, the more you spread it around, the more you get our offense going, the easier it is for you to score. And that's what you saw.”

— Leon Rice, Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

Boise State will next face UNLV on Friday as they continue their push for a top spot in the Mountain West standings.

The takeaway

Dylan Andrews' breakout season has been a key factor in Boise State's success this year. His willingness to buy into the team's system and his ability to take over games has made him a valuable asset for the Broncos as they look to secure a high seed in the Mountain West tournament.