The Rebels are going about their business sans Desiree Reed-Francois, who on Sunday was announced as the new athletic director at Missouri.
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Keith Whitfield as university president is now taxed with replacing Desiree Reed-Francois, who departed for Missouri of the Southeastern Conference.
There’s a reason UNLV athletic director Desiree-Reed Francois was listed among candidates for essentially all Power Five openings the past year or so: Climbers want to climb.
UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois is leaving the department to become the AD at Missouri, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.
A Las Vegas judge said Thursday that she would decide in a week whether to dismiss a DUI case against basketball standout Zaon Collins in connection with a deadly wreck.
UNLV Rebels guard Jordan McCabe and his 450,000 social media followers is an example of how some will profit off name, image and likeness legislation.
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.
The Lady Rebels are enjoying some semblance of normalcy as they seek to build upon a surprisingly successful 2020-21 basketball season under Lindy La Roque.
Former Pacific center James Hampshire is transferring to UNLV and has signed a letter of national intent, the Rebels announced Friday morning.
Billionaire Jay Bloom said his group includes ex-UNLV star and NBA first-round draft pick Marcus Banks, and famed motivational speaker Tony Robbins.
UNLV wing Bryce Hamilton is staying with the program, but will continue to go through the NBA draft process.
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.”
UNLV football coach Marcus Arroyo, basketball coaches Kevin Kruger and Lindy La Rocque and volleyball coach Dawn Sullivan get high-octane thrills during Rebel Caravan stop.
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.
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