Former UNLV standout forward Shakur Juiston announced he is leaving for Oregon. He is a graduate transfer and will be eligible to play next season for the Ducks.
UNLV Basketball
New UNLV basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger unknowingly began his career as a 15-year-old in Milwaukee. He created an AAU team after failing to make the two that existed in the Wisconsin city.
New Mexico went on a 15-point run, 13 in a row by Vance Jackson, to beat Wyoming 78-68 on Wednesday in the Mountain West Tournament. The Lobos play Utah State at 6 p.m. Thursday.
UNLV senior forward Shakur Juiston might miss Saturday’s game against Brigham Young because of an injured left knee, Rebels coach Marvin Menzies said Thursday.
UNLV played better than that forgettable loss to Loyola Marymount, walking away a winner on Tuesday night before an announced gathering of 7,327 at Thomas Mack Center.
Three takeaways from UNLV’s 72-51 win over UC Riverside on Tuesday night at the Thomas Mack Center:
Andee Ritter scored with two seconds left to give UC Irvine a 57-55 victory over the UNLV women’s basketball team Tuesday.
The freshman provided a needed spark for UNLV as the Rebels bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 72-51 win over UC Riverside at the Thomas Mack Center on Tuesday night.
Breaking down UNLV’s game against UC Riverside at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Air Force basketball coach Dave Pilipovich joked his team should be called the “Runnin’ Falcons” after scoring 100 points against New Mexico. The Falcons visit UNLV at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV’s basketball team had a 3.1 GPA last semester, just its second 3.0 or greater in the past 15 years. Star freshman Brandon McCoy had a 3.34 GPA.
The Mountain West Conference also announced the format and dates for the 2018 Mountain West tournament.
A sixth year of eligibility means Michigan State fans will finally get to experience the former Bishop Gorman standout as a player and, more important, a man.
The UNLV women’s basketball team’s dream of a bid to the NCAA Tournament ended last week with a loss in the Mountain West tournament semifinals. But the Lady Rebels got new life when they accepted an invitation to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on Monday.
UNLV finished the worst season in its basketball history last week. Now Rebels coach Marvin Menzies and his staff are working to ensure a more promising future.
