The Commission on College Basketball issued a 52-page report Wednesday urging major change in the sport. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chaired the commission.
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A Hollywood movie could get made about the glory days of UNLV basketball and the role the program played in Las Vegas’ transition to the modern-day corporate-run city.
UNLV coach Marvin Menzies confirmed that assistant coach Rob Jeter will join the staff at Minnesota. Director of basketball operations Preston Laird at least temporarily will replace Jeter.
UNLV assistant basketball coach Rob Jeter is leaving to serve on Minnesota’s bench, sources close to the Rebels’ program said Monday. Preston Laird, the director of basketball operations, could get a close look to replace Jeter.
USA Basketball announced its 35-player basketball roster for minicamp July 25 to 27 at UNLV’s Mendenhall Center. LeBron James and Stephen Curry will be among those participating.
A strong field of North Carolina, UCLA, Michigan State and Texas will play in the Las Vegas Invitational basketball tournament on Nov. 22 and 23 at Orleans Arena.