UNLV went on a 12-2 run in the fourth quarter Tuesday night to rally past Oral Roberts. Essence Booker led UNLV with 21 points, and Desi-Rae Young had 18 points and 10 rebounds.
UNLV Basketball
Now that the American Athletic Conference’s attempt to woo four Mountain West schools has failed, the MW is positioned to take a long, hard look at its options.
Two former UNLV star basketball players, Freddie Banks and Robert Smith, will have their jerseys lifted to the Thomas & Mack Center rafters this season.
UNLV has created a program called The Vegas Effect to assist its athletes as they become eligible next year to profit off their name, image and likeness.
With the ability of college athletes to make money outside of scholarships, the gap between the UNLVs and Alabamas of the world is about to widen.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois’ new deal takes her through June 30, 2026. She has been in charge of Rebels athletics since April 2017.
Kent State guard Mike Nuga averaged 17.8 points and 5.5 rebounds last season and earned third-team All-Mid-American Conference honors.
Kevin Kruger was the Rebels’ point guard for Lon Kruger in 2006-07. He spent the past two seasons as a UNLV assistant.
The top five UNLV teams and top five local players who made a big impact on the NCAA Tournament.
Five conferences will hold men’s and women’s basketball tournaments this week and next in Las Vegas. Unlike last year, all are expected to be played to their conclusions.
The Mountain West and Big West are the first of five conferences with tournaments in Las Vegas to announce its policy on fan attendance.
Five conferences are scheduled to play their basketball tournaments next month in Las Vegas. One, the Big West, is temporarily relocating from Anaheim, California.
Bill Bayno went 94-64 from 1995-2000 with UNLV with two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Three options will be available — UNITED, EQUALITY and C.H.A.N.G.E. The latter stands for Come together, Have a voice, Advocate, Not Alone, Growth and Engagement.
Las Vegas was awarded a men’s basketball regional and hockey’s Frozen Four, and the city has its eyes on the Final Four and College Football Playoff National Championship.
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