A conference like the Pac-12 apparently doesn’t have UNLV on any short lists for expansion. There are many reasons for that, and reasons why that could change.
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Former Lady Rebels guard Essence Booker signed a training camp contract with a WNBA team Wednesday after two strong seasons at UNLV.
Jalen Hill, the Las Vegas native who starred at Clark and spent four seasons at Oklahoma, will visit UNLV this week after entering the transfer portal.
Keshon Gilbert, who spent two seasons at UNLV before entering the transfer portal in March, committed to Iowa State and former Rebels coach T.J. Otzelberger.
UNLV’s secondary stood out during the spring showcase Saturday at Allegiant Stadium. Rebels fans also got a look at the new offensive and defensive coordinators.
Junior college transfer Jacob De Jesus stood out on and off the field as fans got their first chance to see how UNLV football looks under new coach Barry Odom.
While several talented teammates departed, Doug Brumfield, a junior left-hander, chose to stay and be part of the group that turns the football program around.
UNLV football coach Barry Odom is excited for his team’s first appearance in front of fans at Saturday’s spring showcase, which is free to the public at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV basketball coach Kevin Kruger watched from the front row at NRG Stadium in Houston as San Diego State beat Florida Atlantic in the Final Four on Saturday.
The Final Four is a time for tall people to tell even taller tales about the past, including Bill Walton’s gem detailing Jerry Tarkanian’s efforts to keep him from UCLA.
UNLV senior center David Muoka entered the NCAA’s transfer portal on Wednesday, becoming the fourth player to leave the program since the 2022-23 season concluded.
Arizona State broke through in the sixth inning to defeat the UNLV baseball team in a nonconference game Tuesday at Las Vegas Ballpark.
Las Vegas native Trey Woodbury, who starred at Clark High School, will end his career with Utah Valley at Orleans Arena. The Wolverines play UAB on Tuesday in the NIT semifinals.
For a Mountain West that has 11 members for basketball and 12 for football, including UNLV, how it reacts to a sudden defection could shape the league for its foreseeable future.
As UNLV football clears the halfway point of its spring practices, new coach Barry Odom is using every element of practice to find his starters and create quality depth.
