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July 26, 2024

UNLV Sports

UNLV basketball player James Evans.
Wait is finally over for UNLV freshman James Evans
May 31, 2024
When James Evans committed to UNLV nearly a year ago, way back before his senior year at West Ranch High School (Stevenson Ranch, Calif.), he basically pledged to an unknown situation. College basketball ...
UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger watches the Rebels play during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at the Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
Kruger sees UNLV as contender with portal additions: ‘I like our roster’
May 23, 2024
For UNLV basketball, it is officially time to start looking forward to next season. UNLV completed its roster on Thursday with the addition of Florida transfer Julian Rishwain, who ...
Legendary UNLV coach Dwaine Knight turned the golf program into one of the nation’s best over his 34-year tenure.
UNLV coach’s personal touches define a hall-of-fame career
May 17, 2024
Knight will be inducted tonight into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, a fitting honor for a man who spent more than three decades transforming Rebel golf into a power ...
UNLV fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against the Boston College Eagles in the second round of the NIT tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center Sunday, March 24, 2024.
UNLV basketball finalizes roster with Florida transfer Julian Rishwain
May 16, 2024
UNLV now has 13 players on scholarship for next season, putting a bow on the roster. Rishwain will be one of seven newcomers and one of four transfer-portal additions.
UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger watches as the Rebels play against the Southern University Jaguars during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
UNLV basketball ticketed for Maui in 2025
May 14, 2024
UNLV is heading to Hawaii — for real, this time. The men’s basketball team announced on Tuesday it would participate in the 2025 Maui Invitational ...
Texas A&M guard Wade Taylor IV (4) tries to knock the ball away from Oral Roberts guard Jailen Bedford (35) who drives the baseline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, in College Station, Texas. Bedford will transfer to UNLV for the upcoming season.
UNLV basketball adds transfer Jailen Bedford from Oral Roberts
May 10, 2024
One of the top offseason priorities for UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger was to add shooting on the wing, and he got some good news on that front on Friday, when the team received a commitment from Oral Roberts transfer ...
UNLV Rebels forward Rob Whaley Jr. (5) hangs on the rim after dunking against the San Diego State Aztecs during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Mountain West Conference tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Taking stock of UNLV basketball as portal closes
May 3, 2024
Two distinct sounds were heard across the college basketball landscape this week. First was the door of the transfer portal slamming shut, and second was every coach in America sighing in relief ...
UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque  calls out to players in the second half of an NCAA women’s semifinal game during the Mountain West Championships against the Colorado State Rams at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
La Rocque, UNLV looking to add 'program players' via transfer portal
April 19, 2024
The UNLV’s women’s basketball team is going to have a very different look next season, with two starters leaving the program — including the most accomplished player in Scarlet and Gray history. There is stability in the most important area, however, as Lindy La Rocque ...
Boise State guard Jace Whiting (15) and UNLV guard EJ Harkless (55) chase after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
UNLV adds former Boise State sharpshooter Jace Whiting
April 16, 2024
UNLV’s offseason makeover continued on Tuesday, as the basketball program added veteran guard Jace Whiting via ...
UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against the Boston College Eagles in the second round of the NIT tournament at the Thomas & Mack Center Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Kruger, UNLV diving into transfer portal for reinforcements
April 16, 2024
The college basketball transfer portal has been open for almost a month, and while news has been slow to trickle out of Maryland Parkway, UNLV coach Kevin Kruger and his staff have been ...
UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger applauds a play during the second half of an NCAA basketball game against the Colorado State Rams at the Thomas & Mack Center Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024.
UNLV lands portal commitment from DePaul wing Jaden Henley
April 15, 2024
The UNLV basketball program landed its first commitment from the transfer portal on Monday in veteran wing Jaden Henley. Henley, a 6-foot-7 sophomore, averaged ...
Boise State guard Jace Whiting (15) and UNLV guard EJ Harkless (55) chase after a loose ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Mountain West tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Players to watch as UNLV basketball sifts through transfer portal
April 14, 2024
The NCAA transfer portal will remain open until May 1, and UNLV has been active in trying to bring in veteran players to improve the 2024-25 team. The Scarlet and Gray currently have ...
UNLV head football coach Barry Odom calls out to players as they warm up for the UNLV Football Spring Showcase at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Barry Odom signs contract extension with UNLV
April 12, 2024
Barry Odom signed a contract extension on Friday, tacking an extra year onto the end of his current deal at UNLV. UNLV announced the extension ...
UNLV Rebels guard Shane Nowell (3) takes the ball upcourt during the second half of an exhibition game against the Carroll Fighting Saints at the Thomas & Mack Center Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. STEVE MARCUS
Shane Nowell transferring from UNLV basketball
April 11, 2024
The UNLV basketball program is losing Shane Nowell to the transfer portal. Nowell, a junior, reportedly entered the portal on Thursday, making him the second player to exit UNLV this offseason along with junior guard Jackie Johnson ...
UNLV head football coach Barry Odom calls out to players as they warm up for the UNLV Football Spring Showcase at Allegiant Stadium Saturday, April 6, 2024.
UNLV football ready to face the changes in annual portal frenzy
April 11, 2024
The on-field action has wound down for UNLV football, with the team concluding spring practice Saturday at an open scrimmage at Allegiant Stadium. But while practice ...