RANKING THE REBELS: 74 – Jeff Collins

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Jeff Collins

Years: 1982 to 1984

Career highlights:

■ A transfer from Arizona, he scored 648 points in 58 games for a career average of 11.2.

■ Scored a career-high 30 points in a 92-71 victory over UNR on Nov. 26, 1983.

■ Helped the Rebels, who were ranked No. 1 in the 1982-83 season, compile a 57-9 record, win two Big West titles and twice reach NCAA Tournament.

Quotable: "He was a great defender, and he could really run the court and jump to the moon. Jeff is one of my favorite people of all time." — Jerry Tarkanian, former UNLV coach

Currently: Collins, drafted in the fourth round by the NBA’s Phoenix Suns in 1984, lives in Las Vegas and has been a host at various casinos. His professional career included a stint with the Las Vegas Silver Streaks of the World Basketball League.