UNLV’s vaunted defense got a challenge Friday against High Point’s high-scoring offense, but the Rebels pulled out the victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Search results for:
The Rebels’ roster is built a team with a lot of defensive-oriented players. Offensively, coach Kevin Kruger expects everyone to do their part to contribute.
Former Colorado wing Elijah Parquet and ex-Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless committed to UNLV on Monday as graduate transfers. The Rebels also lost a freshman recruit.
Without 2021 NCAA Tournament star Aari McDonald, who graduated, Arizona’s offense has lagged. The Wildcats were upset by Colorado in the Pac-12 quarterfinals.
Legendary Arizona men’s basketball coach Lute Olson was UNLV coach Lindy La Rocque’s godfather. Her father, Al, played for Olson at Long Beach City College.
UNLV coach Kevin Kruger wants his players to learn about the program’s illustrious history. They will get a taste of it Saturday when former player Robert Smith’s jersey is retired.
The roster may be different, but Bryce Hamilton’s role remains the same for the Rebels: Get buckets. By any means necessary.
The school announced Tuesday evening that the decision was mutual, and coach Kevin Kruger said in a statement that “we appreciate all that Nick has contributed to our program.”
Rebels basketball boosters are not happy with the state of the once proud program, which is coming off a 12-15 season and has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013.
UNLV is 0-6 on the road in Mountain West games despite leading in the final five minutes in four games. The Rebels travel to San Jose State for games Friday and Sunday.