The UNLV logo that bore a striking resemblance to Western character actor Sam Elliott now is going the way of Khalil Mack Raiders jerseys.
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UNLV closed nonconference play by getting blown out by Bucknell on Tuesday, trailing the entire way in a 97-72 loss in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu.
Breaking down UNLV’s basketball game against Bucknell University at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
Jordan Barnes scored 28 points to lead Indiana State to an 84-79 victory over UNLV on Sunday in the Diamond Head Challenge in Honolulu. The Rebels will play in Tuesday’s consolation game.
Breaking down UNLV’s basketball game against Indiana State at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
UNLV used a 23-3 run to defeat Hawaii 73-59 on Saturday in the Diamond Head Challenge in Honolulu. The Rebels play Indiana State at 1:30 p.m. Sunday on ESPN2 in the tournament semifinals.
Breaking down UNLV’s basketball game against Hawaii at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu.
UNLV opens play in the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu on Saturday against Hawaii. That’s the first of three games in four days for the Rebels.
The Mountain West announced a new men’s basketball challenge series, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Atlantic 10 Conference beginning in the 2020-21 season. There also is a two-year option that could take the series into the 2023-24 season.
UNLV freshman forward Joel Ntambwe was named Mountain West player of the week.
Breaking down UNLV’s game against Brigham Young at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
UNLV sophomore forward Mbacke Diong proved to be a strong defensive player last season. Now he’s showing his ability on the offensive end, with his scoring average having risen from 2.1 points per game to 8.5.
UNLV senior forward Shakur Juiston might miss Saturday’s game against Brigham Young because of an injured left knee, Rebels coach Marvin Menzies said Thursday.
Three takeaways from UNLV’s 77-74 loss to Illinois on Saturday at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.
UNLV almost rallied all the way down from 14 points Saturday, but a late steal preserved Illinois’ 77-74 victory at State Farm Center. Joel Ntambwe led the Rebels with 18 points.