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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Head coach Dave Rice talks to his team during a time out in their game against Southern Utah Sa ...

Hill: Dave Rice opens up about UNLV firing, unsettled legacy

By Adam Hill / RJ

April 21, 2024 - 11:10 am

Dave Rice is a head basketball coach again. It has been more than eight years since he was fired midseason by UNLV, but he’s still not willing to point fingers.

Rebels land transfer portal commitment from former Boise State guard

RJ

April 17, 2024 - 6:10 pm

The former Boise State guard announced Tuesday on Instagram he committed to UNLV for the 2024-25 season.

Dave Rice, head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, gestures during the exhibition basketball gam ...

Source: Ex-UNLV coach joining ex-Gorman star at Salt Lake college

By Ed Graney / RJ

April 10, 2024 - 9:31 pm

Former UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice will take over at nationally ranked Salt Lake Community College, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels Jarvis Basnight (44) and Gary Graham (32) show their joy ...

Member of UNLV’s 1987 Final Four team dies, school says

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 4, 2024 - 1:10 pm

The UNLV men’s basketball program lost a member of its 1987 Final Four program, the school announced on X on Sunday.

UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger watches game action during a second-round NIT game between Boston ...

UNLV proud after NIT run: ‘There’s a lot this group accomplished’

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 29, 2024 - 9:15 am

The Rebels will lose several important players, but they believe the foundation is in place to return to the NCAA Tournament next season.

‘Officially ran out of gas’: UNLV’s season ends in NIT quarterfinals

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 27, 2024 - 8:15 pm

The Rebels fell behind by 18 points at halftime and were eliminated from the National Invitation Tournament by Seton Hall on Wednesday, ending their season.

UNLV guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) drives the ball to the hoop while Boston College guard Mason M ...

UNLV star freshman ready for next challenge in NIT quarterfinals

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 27, 2024 - 1:30 pm

UNLV freshman Dedan Thomas Jr. will look to build off an impressive performance in his second postseason game when the Rebels face Seton Hall on Wednesday.

UNLV forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) gets animated on the bench as UNLV leads during a second-round ...

Rebels enjoying fun postseason run: ‘We’re blessed to be doing it’

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 25, 2024 - 5:11 pm

UNLV’s men’s basketball team is having fun playing together and winning games as it continues to advance in the National Invitation Tournament.

Forward returns, provides ‘incredible spark’ as Rebels extend season

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 25, 2024 - 10:58 am

Keylan and Kalib Boone each had huge games for UNLV to help the Rebels advance to the NIT quarterfinals with a win over Boston College on Sunday.

Lady Rebels reflect on ‘incredible season’ that ended too soon

By Alex Wright / RJ

March 25, 2024 - 10:01 am

UNLV’s women’s basketball team won its third straight Mountain West regular-season and tournament title this year, but couldn’t advance in the NCAA Tournament.