Bryce Hamilton to stay with UNLV basketball program

UNLV wing Bryce Hamilton is staying with the program, but will continue to go through the NBA draft process, a person close to the Rebels program confirmed Friday.

Hamilton, whose move was first reported by The Stadium, was UNLV’s leading scorer the previous two seasons, averaging 17.9 points and 6.0 rebounds as a junior in 2020-21. He also averaged 16 points during his sophomore season, earning All-Mountain West honors.

The 6-foot-4-inch Hamilton entered the transfer portal after the season and received interest from high major programs across the country.

But the Rebels revamped their roster and re-recruited the Pasadena, California, native. He’s one of three returning scholarship players, joining Marvin Coleman and Reece Brown.

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