UNLV brought in transfers Trevor Kanteman and Tim Holt to the position to join fifth-year senior Andrew Price, the expected starter.
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Recruiting rankings have existed in various forms for decades, but exploded in popularity after Seattle-area entrepreneur James Heckman launched an internet startup called RivalsNet in 1997.
UNLV athletic director Tina Kunzer-Murphy said Thursday she will decide in October whether to return after her three-year contract expires at the end of the year.
Mountain West volleyball coaches picked UNLV to finish fifth, but the Rebels return 12 players, including two starters. They believe they can challenge for the conference title.
Most UNLV coaches would like to make Southern Nevada athletes a key part of their recruiting efforts, but it’s not always so easy. Many are wooed by top programs and eager to experience life elsewhere.
Coach Tony Sanchez used part of practice Thursday to work certain end of game situations and plans to make them the focus of Friday’s hour-long session.