UNLV Basketball

RJ Picks: UNLV vs. UNR

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 11, 2015 - 12:05 pm

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Nov 22, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; UNLV Runnin' Rebels guard Rashad Vaughn (1) dribbles the ball as Temple Owls forward Mark Williams (10) chases during the first half at Barclays Center. (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)

UNLV forward Christian Wood grabs a rebound from Florida National University forward Jarvis Davis during their exhibition game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. UNLV won the game 100-65. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV guard Patrick McCaw grabs a rebound from Florida National University during their exhibition game Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. UNLV won the game 100-65. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

UNLV head coach Dave Rice talks to his team during a time out in their exhibition game against Florida National University Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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UNLV opens the Mountain West Tournament against UNR today at the Thomas & Mack. Tip is at 2:30 p.m.

The Rebels are 8 1/2-point favorites and our experts have made their predictions below.

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The cast of NBC's "Saturday Night Live," clockwise, from left: Nora Dunn, Jan Hooks, Phil Hart ...

‘SNL’ at 50: The forgotten sketch that destroyed UNLV

By Christopher Lawrence / RJ

January 23, 2025 - 6:00 am

On March 28, 1987, “Saturday Night Live” went after the university. The sketch has been all but erased from history.

3 takeaways: Rebels’ late rally falls short at buzzer — PHOTOS

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 22, 2025 - 10:08 am

Dedan Thomas Jr. missed a shot to tie at the buzzer, and the UNLV men’s basketball team fell to Wyoming 63-61 on Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

‘He’s the guy’: Rebels point guard stronger, louder in sophomore season

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 21, 2025 - 3:40 pm

Sitting in a spot that reminded him of where he had cried tears of frustration less than a year ago, Dedan Thomas Jr. found himself laughing on Saturday.

UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) looks to pass UC Riverside Highlanders guard Isaiah Moses (3) ...

‘They deserve it’: Rebels stay hot, earn road win over Aztecs

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 18, 2025 - 10:27 pm

The UNLV men’s basketball team followed Wednesday’s upset of No. 22 Utah State with a victory at San Diego State on Saturday at Viejas Arena.

UNLV forward Jacob Bannarbie (12) fights for possession with Utah State Aggies guard Deyton Alb ...

Graney: Rebels discovered toughness — now they have to keep it

By Ed Graney / RJ

January 17, 2025 - 5:54 pm

UNLV showed great resolve in beating No. 22 Utah State on Wednesday. Now, the Rebels hope to duplicate that effort at San Diego State on Saturday.

‘Back on track’: Rebels upset No. 22 Utah State in thriller — PHOTOS

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 15, 2025 - 11:56 pm

Dedan Thomas Jr. made two big baskets late, and the UNLV men’s basketball team defeated No. 22-ranked Utah State on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

UNLV guard Jaden Henley, right, runs into Pacific Tigers center Jazz Gardner, left, during the ...

On 2-game skid, Rebels get no break with No. 22 Aggies

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 14, 2025 - 7:14 pm

The UNLV men’s basketball team suffered two blowout road losses last week and now comes home to face No. 22-ranked Utah State on Wednesday.

Coronado’s Jalen St. Clair leaps up for a basket as Bishop Gorman center Chris Boudreau ...

UNLV commit lifts No. 2 Coronado past No. 1 Gorman — PHOTOS

By Alex Wright / RJ

January 12, 2025 - 12:38 pm

Coronado guard Mason Abittan, a UNLV commit, scored 24 points to help the Cougars defeat Bishop Gorman. Here are three takeaways from the game.

UNLV guard Jaden Henley (10) its founder by Fresno State Bulldogs forward Mykell Robinson (11) ...

Rebels struggle to ‘get up off the mat’ in 2nd straight blowout loss

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 11, 2025 - 7:37 pm

Colorado State went on a closing 26-10 run Saturday to hand the UNLV men’s basketball team a second straight loss in Mountain West play.

UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) looks to pass UC Riverside Highlanders guard Isaiah Moses (3) ...

Rebels looking for an identity after Boise State blowout

By Callie Fin / RJ

January 10, 2025 - 7:16 pm

The UNLV men’s basketball team lost badly at Boise State, and didn’t show what coach Kevin Kruger says he wants for the Rebels: a reputation of “consistent fight.”