Without 2021 NCAA Tournament star Aari McDonald, who graduated, Arizona’s offense has lagged. The Wildcats were upset by Colorado in the Pac-12 quarterfinals.
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Legendary Arizona men’s basketball coach Lute Olson was UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque’s godfather. Her father, Al, played for Olson at Long Beach City College.
UNLV coach Kevin Kruger wants his players to learn about the program’s illustrious history. They will get a taste of it Saturday when former player Robert Smith’s jersey is retired.
The roster may be different, but Bryce Hamilton’s role remains the same for the Rebels: Get buckets. By any means necessary.
The school announced Tuesday evening that the decision was mutual, and coach Kevin Kruger said in a statement that “we appreciate all that Nick has contributed to our program.”
Rebels basketball boosters are not happy with the state of the once proud program, which is coming off a 12-15 season and has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013.
UNLV is 0-6 on the road in Mountain West games despite leading in the final five minutes in four games. The Rebels travel to San Jose State for games Friday and Sunday.
Junior wing Bryce Hamilton scored eight straight points late in the second half Monday night to propel UNLV to a victory over New Mexico at the Thomas Mack Center.
The Rebels announced that they have received signed letters of intent from point guards Zaon Collins and Keshon Gilbert of Las Vegas and forward Arthur Kaluma of Arizona.
UNLV voted against playing a full Mountain West basketball schedule, according to a league source. The conference presidents still need to vote on the measure.