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Basketball
UNLV basketball’s list of injuries grew again Monday, as coach Kevin Kruger announced one of his starters is out for the foreseeable future with a wrist injury.
Former Bishop Gorman forward Isaiah Cottrell is back on the court for UNLV after a broken foot limited him to just one game last season.
Dearica Hamby filed a gender discrimination complaint against the Aces and the WNBA last week, according to a report by The Washington Post.
The Mountain West is a possible option to take in the four remaining Pac-12 schools, “but this is pretty doggone fluid right now,” former UNLV AD Jim Livengood said.
Candace Parker has faced a learning curve in her first season with the Aces, but her willingness to adjust is beginning to pay dividends for the 37-year-old.
A fourth quarter comeback on the road helps Aces remain unbeaten.
Riquna Williams is entering her 11th WNBA season, but she’s as excited as she’s ever been to prove herself on the court afte an injury-disrupted 2022 season.
Sophomore guard Jackie Johnson III powered UNLV’s offense in overtime to lead the Rebels past UNR in the regular-season finale Saturday in Reno.
The victory over the Seattle Storm gave the Aces a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series semifinal series. Game 4 is Tuesday night in Seattle.
Aces All-Star A’ja Wilson’s last-second miss sent the Aces to a second consecutive loss, this time against the Dallas Wings
Keyshawn Hall becomes the sixth new addition for the Rebels and Kevin Kruger ahead of the 2022-23 season
Jackie Young was ruled out of Sunday’s game with an ankle sprain, but another key player may be available after leaving Thursday’s game early
Guard Josh Baker, who transferred to UNLV from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, made 12 starts for the Rebels, averaging 3.9 points and 1.2 rebounds.
Injuries threw off Donovan Willliams’ rhythm. Now the junior is embracing fun after the doldrums of rehab as he works his way back into the rotation.