UNLV Basketball
Sidney Green, Years: 1979 to 1983, Career highlights: Ranks No. 2 on the all-time scoring list with 2,073 points and No. 1 in rebounds with 1,276.
Armon “The Hammer” Gilliam, Years: 1984 to 1987, Career highlights: The 6-foot-9-inch forward/center is seventh with 1,855 points and sixth with 890 rebounds. Only top-10 scorer who played just three seasons.
Eddie Owens, Years: 1973 to 1977, Career highlights: The Rebels’ all-time scoring leader with 2,221 points; averaged 18.8 points in 118 games.
“Fearless” Freddie Banks, Years: 1983 to 1987, Career highlights: Former Valley High star ranks No. 4 with 2,007 career points, tied for fourth in steals (184) and ranks sixth in assists (497).
J. R. Rider, Years: 1991 to 1993, Career highlights: Ranks 15th on the scoring list with 1,372 points in 55 games; career average (24.9) ranks second.
Elburt Miller, Years: 1966 to 1968, Career highlights: Ranks No. 1 in UNLV history in season scoring average (31.9, 1966-67) and career average (29.3).
Robert Smith, Years: 1974 to 1977, Career highlights: Point guard on UNLV’s first NCAA Final Four team in 1977; Rebels compiled 82-10 record in his three seasons.