A closer look at the players on the 2017-18 UNLV men’s basketball team.
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Freshman LiAngelo Ball, the younger brother of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball, and two UCLA men’s basketball teammates were released on bail early Wednesday morning in Hangzhou, China, after being arrested the previous day for allegedly shoplifting.
Former Los Angeles Laker and retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant spoke at a Body Armor event with several UFC athletes during UFC 217 fight week in New York City.
Delta Air Lines says a charter flight carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder from Minneapolis to Chicago apparently encountered a bird early Saturday when it was landing, causing damage that prompted some players to post photos on social media showing the caved-in nose of the plane.
San Jose State’s basketball team will try to overcome the losses of coach Dave Wojcik and forward Brandon Clarke. New coach Jean Prioleau received a late start after being hired August and has only four returning players.
UNLV hopes to greatly improve on last season’s 11-21 record. Junior forward Shakur Juiston, known mostly for his rebounding ability, is expected to play an integral role in that effort.
The decision by guard Chandler Hutchison to return for his senior season makes Boise State a contender in the Mountain West this season. He was chosen by the conference media as the preseason Player of the Year.
Air Force has finished the past four seasons ninth or worse in the Mountain West standings. The media picked the Falcons to finish last this season.
Fans were introduced to the UNLV men’s and women’s basketball teams at the Scarlet & Gray Showcase at the Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday night.
UNLV has not been tied to the fraud and bribery probe that resulted in federal charges against four assistant coaches at high-profile programs and Louisville coach Rick Pitino being placed on administrative leave.