By Sean DeFrank 1/18 9:57am

Earl Evans headshot

UNLV’s Forgotten Legend

Earl Evans isn’t among the most celebrated UNLV basketball players of all time, but he was one of the most gifted. Unfortunately, his achievements never came close to matching his potential as injuries derailed his professional career. His life ended too soon as well, as Evans died Christmas Eve in Edmond, Okla., at the age Read More
By Christopher Hagen 11/16/12 11:16am

Drakulich

The Original Rebel

They compiled the worst record in school history. Yet every member of the 1958-59 basketball team is in the UNLV Hall of Fame—from the student managers to the coach. That 5-13 mark is a deceptive measure of accomplishment, because it was recorded by the first basketball team. In fact, it was the first collegiate Read More
7/08/11 11:37am

From left, Gary Graham, Armon Gilliam, Eldridge Hudson and Freddie Banks pose with a tournament championship trophy.

Velvet Hammer

Armon Gilliam, one of the greatest players in UNLV basketball history, died from an apparent heart attack during a pickup basketball game outside Pittsburgh on July 5. Fans will remember him as an indomitable power forward who led the Rebels to a 37-2 record and the NCAA Final Four in 1987. But many Las Vegans Read More