Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years

McManamen turning into the man on defense for Cowboys

LARAMIE – He leads the Mountain West in 3-point shooting percentage (44.5) and is second on the team in scoring at 13.2 points per game.

But for University of Wyoming junior guard Jason McManamen, his biggest challenge and thrill is playing defense. The Torrington product, at 6-foot-5, often defends the opponents' best perimeter players and even some of their better inside guys.

"Taking a charge i...