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By Mike Grimala 5/15 10:25pm

Recruiting

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Recruit Q&A: Ray Smith

This is going to be a big summer for Ray Smith. After posting 10.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for Las Vegas High School as a sophomore this season, the 6-foot-7 swingman is starting to climb up the national rankings. He received his first scholarship offers in the past month (from San Read More
By Mike Grimala 5/14 2:29pm

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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
By Mike Grimala 5/10 10:22am

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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
By Mike Grimala and Sean DeFrank 5/09 12:27pm

From left to right: Tina Kunzer-Murphy, Neal Smatresk and Chris Ault.

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
By Mike Grimala 5/09 7:36am

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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
By Mike Grimala 5/03 10:52am

Media Roundup

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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
By Mike Grimala 4/30 2:23pm

Rebels Report Card

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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