Bismack Biyombo went ahead of him. So did Jimmer Fredette and Markieff Morris and Alec Burks. Fourteen names were called during the 2011 NBA Draft before Kawhi Leonard made his way to the stage for a congratulatory handshake from then-commissioner David Stern.
UNLV
By MATT YOUMANS / RJ
It took more than a year for UNLV’s recruiting class to come together. As soon as Jordan Cornish put the finishing touch on it, his first phone call was to a close friend halfway across the country. Rashad Vaughn, the Rebels’ highest-ranked incoming recruit, also proved to be a valuable recruiter.
By MARK ANDERSON / RJ
Patrick Armstrong overcame a poor start to put himself in contention for Mountain West Player of the Year. He also leads UNLV into this week’s conference baseball tournament at Wilson Stadium.
By STEVE CARP / RJ
UNLV’s Dana Finkelstein had a hole-in-one during her opening round at the NCAA championships. But she had seven bogeys as well and finished with a 5-over-par 75.
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