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It's an early-season game, but make no mistake: when the Wolves play host to Oklahoma City on Thursday night, we will learn a lot about the present and future of the franchise.
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In basketball isn't your thing, perhaps we can entice you with bowl season? San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, BYU vs. San Diego (7 p.m., ESPN).
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