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Rebels expect return of Daquan Cook, Stephen Zimmerman

Wearing a blue jersey, Daquan Cook ran the offense for the scout team in Monday’s practice. When it’s game time, the junior point guard finally will be back in a UNLV uniform.

Mountain West slaps Wyoming coach Larry Shyatt for tournament comments

The Mountain West Conference has reprimanded Wyoming coach Larry Shyatt for his statements about the league’s decision to limit the conference tournament to eight teams rather than 11 as it has invited in the past.

 
Harlem Globetrotters’ Meadowlark Lemon dies at 83

Meadowlark Lemon, the court jester of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team who delighted audiences around the world for some 25 years with an array of trick shots, comedy routines and pure charisma, has died at the age of 83, the team announced on Monday.

 
NBA stars team up for anti-gun violence PSA

The Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund collaborated with the NBA and Spike Lee to create the public service announcement on ending gun violence.

SMU, ineligible for postseason, takes Las Vegas Classic title in stride — PHOTOS

Given the fact this was the only basketball tournament Southern Methodist could win this season, it was a bit strange the Mustangs’ celebration was somewhat muted after they defeated Colorado 70-66 on Wednesday night to capture the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic title.

Colorado wins 11th straight game, to play SMU in final of Las Vegas Classic

It started its basketball season a tad rocky, but Colorado is rolling right now. The Buffaloes have won 11 straight after Tuesday’s 71-70 win over Penn State in the semifinals of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena.

Rebels fire away, hit 18 3-pointers in 103-68 blowout — PHOTOS

Jalen Poyser scored 18 points and Ike Nwamu had 16 as the Rebels wrapped up their nonconference season by rolling to a 103-68 victory over South Dakota at the Thomas & Mack Center.