Via a collection of key transfers and returners, UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger can count on these players to make a positive difference in his rebuilding program.
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The Rebels remain relevant on several fronts in talks about Power Five expansion after Colorado left the Pac-12 to go back to the Big 12.
UNLV and other Group of Five schools are not among the Big 12’s preferred list. Instead, the conference is focused on Arizona, while monitoring Utah, Arizona State and even Oregon and Washington.
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is facing a four-game suspension for recruiting violations, and that would mean he won’t coach against UNLV in September.
A first-place selection for UNLV in the Mountain West football poll led to much mockery and derision, but the voter revealed a rational explanation for the pick.
Some more amenities are planned near Allegiant Stadium, with many planned to be open during the NFL season.
The College Football Playoff will grow to 12 teams in 2024, and UNLV coach Barry Odom says the Mountain West should earn one of its automatic berths.
Quarterback Doug Brumfield and defensive lineman Naki Fahina spoke during Mountain West media days, reinforcing their belief in new UNLV coach Barry Odom.
UNLV football’s TV schedule has been finalized with five games on Silver State Sports and Entertainment Network and one more on the Mountain West Network.
The Mountain West released its football preseason poll as voted by the media at the conference’s media days Wednesday in Las Vegas.
Friends of UNILV announced Thursday they have agreed to monthly NIL deals with every member of the UNLV women’s basketball team.
UNLV pitcher Jack Sellinger and catcher Jacob Sharp and Bishop Gorman pitcher Kamdyn Perry were selected in the MLB draft Tuesday.
Bryce Hamilton is a part of the NBA Summer League roster of the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Rebel shined for the organization’s G League team last season.
Shawn Marion, 45, is back in Las Vegas this week for the retired NBA players’ annual Summer Getaway, returning to the city in which he starred before his 16-year career.
It’s been 25 years since the Rebels won the NCAA golf title, making them just the second team in school history in any sport to accomplish that goal.