UNLV is preparing to host Air Force, which has yet to win a game in Mountain West play, at Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday.
Callie Fin
UNLV/Aces Reporter
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Callie Fin was hired by the Review-Journal in April 2024 to cover the Aces and UNLV. She previously worked for Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports. She was born in New York, but has lived most of her life in Sacramento, California. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Riverside and her master’s degree from San Francisco State, and she ran the hurdles on the track and field team at both schools.
In an exclusive interview with the Review-Journal, Aces star A’ja Wilson talked about the trade of Kelsey Plum for Jewell Loyd — and several other topics.
The UNLV men’s basketball team ended a five-game losing streak with a decisive victory at Wyoming on Saturday.
The Aces bolstered their backcourt depth by bringing in a veteran guard who is very familiar with three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson from their college days.
Former Chicago Sky guard Dana Evans will join the Aces for much-needed backcourt depth, while center Queen Egbo will work for a frontcourt role.
The Aces are losing another one of their veterans in free agency, as forward Alysha Clark is returning to the Seattle Storm.
The Aces lost a crucial player off their bench Thursday, as reigning sixth player of the year Tiffany Hayes signed with the Golden State Valkyries.
The Aces bolstered their frontcourt Wednesday by signing a veteran free agent who can play alongside three-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson.
A member of the Aces’ back-to-back WNBA championship teams is leaving Las Vegas for the Indiana Fever, her agent told the Review-Journal on Tuesday.
A’ja Wilson’s signature shoe with Nike, the A’One, was unveiled Tuesday. The design came out two days after her South Carolina college jersey was retired.
The Aces need help in their frontcourt this season alongside A’ja Wilson. They hope one of their 2024 draft picks can be part of the solution.
UNLV, which has lost four consecutive games by a total of 15 points, will host Boise State on Tuesday. The Rebels lost to the Broncos 81-59 on Jan. 7.
A’ja Wilson become emotional Sunday when South Carolina retired her No. 22 jersey following her outstanding college career.
The Aces introduced former Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd as their newest player Saturday following a three-team trade involving Kelsey Plum.
UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger says the transfer portal has changed rivalries in general, but he still expects fireworks against UNR on Saturday.