Aces center Megan Gustafson said her goal is to return this season after suffering a leg injury the second day of training camp.
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The Aces opened the preseason with a blowout win over the Dallas Wings on Friday at Notre Dame. Coach Becky Hammon shot down talk about leaving for the NBA.
The Mountain West and Pac-12 remain at a standstill over millions of dollars in exit fees and “poaching” fees that could decide the fate of both conferences.
The series will dissect the rampant professionalization of college sports, including NIL payments, the transfer portal and conference realignment.
The Aces will debut their new starting lineup in their first preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday at Notre Dame.
The Aces’ depth in the frontcourt took a hit when they announced Thursday one of their centers is out indefinitely with an injury.
Basketball Hall of Famer who played on both New York Knicks NBA championship teams, and was part of a historic college powerhouse at Tennessee A&I, has died. He was 88.
After being dethroned as WNBA champions, the Aces started preparation for this season Sunday with a new mindset, while welcoming several new faces.
The Aces are likely to stick with veterans for their 12 roster spots, but coach Becky Hammon has bemoaned the lack of opportunities for young players in the WNBA.
Coach Josh Pastner and the UNLV men’s basketball team picked up a senior forward from High Point and a junior guard from UC Irvine in the transfer portal.
UNLV’s men’s basketball team received a commitment from a former top 100 prospect in the transfer portal Wednesday.
New UNLV men’s basketball coach Josh Pastner added his fifth commitment from the transfer portal Sunday as his first roster continues to take shape.
The Aces agreed to a training camp contract with a player from the Big Ten and ACC who played in five NCAA Tournaments during her collegiate career.
New UNLV men’s basketball coach Josh Pastner has cemented his coaching staff for his first season. Also, the UNLV women added two players in the transfer portal.
The Aces introduced guards Aaliyah Nye of Alabama and Harmoni Turner of Harvard on Wednesday after selecting them in Monday’s WNBA draft.