The Runnin’ Rebels took their talents to a different playground in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The UNLV men’s and women’s basketball teams made their 2019-2020 season debut during the Scarlet & Gray Showcase at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Players teamed up with fans to play different contests on the court to get fans excited for the season.
The showcase took place before the UNLV football game against No. 16 Boise State.
Dave Rice is a head basketball coach again. It has been more than eight years since he was fired midseason by UNLV, but he’s still not willing to point fingers.
The former Boise State guard announced Tuesday on Instagram he committed to UNLV for the 2024-25 season.
Former UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice will take over at nationally ranked Salt Lake Community College, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The UNLV men’s basketball program lost a member of its 1987 Final Four program, the school announced on X on Sunday.
The Rebels will lose several important players, but they believe the foundation is in place to return to the NCAA Tournament next season.
The Rebels fell behind by 18 points at halftime and were eliminated from the National Invitation Tournament by Seton Hall on Wednesday, ending their season.
UNLV freshman Dedan Thomas Jr. will look to build off an impressive performance in his second postseason game when the Rebels face Seton Hall on Wednesday.
UNLV’s men’s basketball team is having fun playing together and winning games as it continues to advance in the National Invitation Tournament.
Keylan and Kalib Boone each had huge games for UNLV to help the Rebels advance to the NIT quarterfinals with a win over Boston College on Sunday.
UNLV’s women’s basketball team won its third straight Mountain West regular-season and tournament title this year, but couldn’t advance in the NCAA Tournament.
