The Rebels have struggled on defense through five games, with players and coaches agreeing improvement is needed, particularly in guarding the perimeter.
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There are still three Big Ten teams that could be an option to participate in the Las Vegas Bowl this season ahead of the conference championship games.
Barry Odom isn’t surprised to see his name or the name of his assistants pop up as candidates for coaching vacancies following UNLV’s successful football season.
The Aces and New York Liberty will meet for the final time in the regular season Monday at the Barclays Center as the teams battle for the top seed in the WNBA playoffs.
The Aces rank third in the WNBA in attendance so far this season, putting them close to traditional league leaders Seattle and Phoenix.
The Aces held their 2022 WNBA championship banner ceremony and received rings recognizing their title before Saturday’s rout of the Los Angeles Sparks.
UNLV won the Silver State Series against UNR for 2022-23, powered by a victory in the Battle for the Fremont Cannon and sweeps by both basketball teams.
Aces coach Becky Hammon was given permission to speak with the Toronto Raptors about their head coaching job, according to a report by ESPN on Thursday.
The Aces will host the New York Liberty May 13 at Michelob Ultra Arena in a preseason game, the first meeting between the two revamped WNBA championship contenders.
“Ryan was just one of those guys who put a smile on your face,” former UNLV linebacker Austin Ajiake said of teammate Ryan Keeler, who died Feb. 20 at age 20.
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.
The Rebels finished nonconference play 11-1, but they haven’t forgotten the Mountain West preseason poll which ranked them sixth.
The Rebels’ NCAA Tournament fate wasn’t secure after a surprise loss at the conference tournament, but they will face Washington State in the first round.
Junior running back Courtney Reese was one of UNLV’s few bright spots against Notre Dame, rushing for 142 yards on 11 carries against the Fighting Irish.
The Aces are three wins away from the WNBA Finals, but face a familiar opponent in the Seattle Storm and MVP candidate Breanna Stewart.
The Aces and Seattle Storm will begin the WNBA semifinals Sunday with just three wins needed to advance to the Finals. Here’s where the series may be won or lost.
The Aces All-Stars stepped up when they were needed to help the Aces get back in the win column
The Aces have some big tests on the horizon to prove themselves as true championship contenders, starting Saturday with a nationally broadcast game against the Chicago Sky.
The NBA announced Sunday the dates for the 2022 NBA Summer League, which returns to the UNLV campus.