Elijah Parquet, Luis Rodriguez and Justin Webster offer different skill sets at the wing positions as UNLV coach Kevin Kruger figures out how to balance their minutes.
Andy Yamashita
Reporter: UNLV/Aces
Email: ayamashita@reviewjournal.com
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Andy Yamashita covers UNLV and the Las Vegas Aces for the Review-Journal. Before arriving in Las Vegas, he spent stints with The Indianapolis Star, The Seattle Times, and The Denver Post. Originally from the Bay Area, Yamashita graduated from the University of Washington and participated in the Sports Journalism Institute during the summer of 2020.
Candace Parker’s connections to the Aces, the coaching staff and the players, run deep.
UNLV gave away a second-half lead in a loss to Fresno State on Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center, giving the Bulldogs a sweep of the season series.
The Rebels’ reserve unit is making its presence known ever since UNLV’s loss to Fresno State on Jan. 21 triggered a rotation change from coach Kevin Kruger.
Dearica Hamby spoke to the media for the first time since her controversial trade from the Aces to the Los Angeles Sparks. She says she was bullied over her pregnancy.
Coach Barry Odom announced 18 new additions to the UNLV football program, including seven transfers and eight high school prospects, on national signing day.
EJ Harkless scored 17 points and Keshon Gilbert 16, and UNLV got a strong performance from its bench in a victory at Colorado State on Tuesday night.
UNLV will take its improved defense on the road Tuesday against Colorado State after playing its best defensive game in Mountain West play Saturday against rival UNR.
The Aces will sign free agent wing Alysha Clark, a two-time champion with the Seattle Storm in 2018 and 2020, to a two-year contract.
UNLV fifth-year guard EJ Harkless drew a late offensive foul, and senior guard Justin Webster had a season-high scoring night in a win over UNR on Saturday.
Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker announced Saturday that she will sign with the Aces in free agency. Parker won WNBA titles with the Sparks and Sky.
UNLV sophomore wing Shane Nowell made the most of his opportunity against Wyoming and has earned minutes Saturday against UNR at the Thomas & Mack Center.
UNLV will offer VIP West and loge (east) options at Allegiant Stadium for the 2023 season. Some options include a food buffet and alcoholic beverages.
To best benefit UNLV athletes, Erick Harper wants the school’s Name, Image and Likeness program to become the most successful and profitable in the West.
EJ Harkless scored a team-high 28 points for UNLV, which defeated Wyoming on Tuesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center for its first victory since Jan. 7.
