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Rollie Massimino, former UNLV coach for 2 seasons, dies at 82

Former UNLV men’s basketball coach Rollie Massimino, who led Villanova’s storied run to the 1985 NCAA championship and won more than 800 games in his career, died Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 82.

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Former Rebel Tyrell Green signs with Swedish basketball team

Former UNLV basketball player Tyrell Green has signed with the Swedish pro team Norrkoping Dolphins. Green, a 6-foot 7-inch forward, averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds last season for the Rebels.

Las Vegan Stephen Zimmerman signs with Lakers

Former UNLV and Bishop Gorman High School standout Stephen Zimmerman Jr. has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.