Smatresk Hopes to Have New AD in Place by September
Current UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood is set to retire effective June 30, but don’t expect the university to have a permanent replacement in the fold by then. According to UNLV president Neal Smatresk, the school is going to take its time conducting the search for the next AD, with September as the target date Read More
Dwayne Morgan Impresses at AAU Event
Ever since Baltimore native Dwayne Morgan committed to UNLV in March, Rebels fans have been eagerly awaiting his arrival in Las Vegas. And although he’s a member of the Class of 2014 and still more than a year away from college ball, Rebels nation only gets more excited every time Morgan turns in a Read More
NBA Scout: Bennett Still Poised to be High Lottery Pick
Despite undergoing rotator cuff surgery last week that will keep him out for four months, Anthony Bennett is still one of the hottest names in the NBA Draft. Most mock drafts have him projected in the lottery, and several prominent outlets have him going in the top five. After averaging 16.1 points and 8.1 Read More
With Livengood Out, Who Could Be Next for UNLV AD?
With Wednesday’s announcement that UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood will be leaving the university on June 30, speculation has already begun to focus on how president Neal Smatresk will go about filling the vacancy. It’s safe to assume that one of the top challenges for any new AD will be boosting revenue. The athletic department Read More
Rice Reacts to Livengood Departure
A day after Jim Livengood announced he was stepping down as athletic director at UNLV, men’s basketball coach Dave Rice had nothing but good things to say about Livengood and his tenure helming the athletic department. It’s no surprise that Rice spoke highly of him, considering that Livengood was the AD when Read More
Mike Moser Chooses Oregon
When it was announced after the season that junior forward Mike Moser would transfer from UNLV, the Oregon Ducks were one of the first potential landing spots suggested by fans and media. It made a lot of sense, seeing as how the school is close to Moser’s hometown of Portland and the Ducks will need Read More
Media Reaction to Tark Statue: It’s Perfect
When UNLV announced that the school would be erecting a statue of legendary former coach Jerry Tarkanian outside the Thomas and Mack Center, the feedback was positive. But once they released an artists’ rendering of the planned Jerry Tarkanian statue, the public reception went from positive to ecstatic. Tarkanian will be depicted Read More
Khem Birch Fulfills Star Potential as Defender
As part of our season wrap-up, we’re going through the Rebels’ roster one by one and assigning grades for each player, based on their performance this season. The final entry is Khem Birch, a transfer from Pitt who made an immediate impact on the defensive end. REBELS REPORT CARD Player: Khem Birch Position: C
Katin Reinhardt Brings Flash, But Plenty of Room for Improvement
As part of our season wrap-up, we’re going through the Rebels’ roster one by one and assigning grades for each player, based on their performance this season. After grading the outgoing players earlier, we’re now on to the guys who will return in 2013-14. Today’s entry is Katin Reinhardt, a flashy shooting guard who Read More