Something had to change, and UNLV sophomore Tre’Von Willis was quick to make it happen.
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The competitive games were late at night, sometimes not until 1 or 2 a.m., when the older guys showed. The older, bigger, stronger, more athletic guys.
Handling success, particularly on the road, is a critical element in the development of a young team.
The UNLV women’s basketball team struggled with shooting and turnovers, leading to a 67-50 loss to Utah on Saturday in a Mountain West Conference game in Salt Lake City.
Five high school linemen are visiting UNLV this weekend as signing day nears.
You can’t be Wink Adams and second-guess a 3-pointer or jab step to the baseline or pull-up jumper going to your left. Confidence to a basketball player like Adams is radar to a pilot. Its importance is immeasurable.
Sitting down on the job is a foreign concept to Utah coach Jim Boylen, who runs the court during a game with more intensity than some players.
Same as any basketball season, this one has brought UNLV coach Lon Kruger bouts with frustration and moments of satisfaction.
Football coach Mike Sanford’s proposed three-year contract extension appears to be a good deal for him and UNLV.
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