Instant Analysis: In the wake of an exciting finish, debating whether UNLV should continue series with San Diego State

Feb. 11, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Thanks for the memories, San Diego State. That’s the response every UNLV official should be familiar with when asked about continuing the basketball series with the Aztecs. Thanks, but no thanks.

8

Utah bid for 2022 Olympics OK with Denver, Lake Tahoe

Feb. 11, 2012

Associated Press

The more the merrier. Organizers exploring the possibility of bringing the Olympics back to Salt Lake City say that's the kind of warm welcome they've received from officials pushing competing bids to hold the 2022 Winter Games at Lake Tahoe or Denver.

Blog: Justin Hawkins' steal seals UNLV's thrilling 65-63 victory against San Diego State

Feb. 11, 2012

By Taylor Bern

In the final seconds, Justin Hawkins stole the ball from Xavier Thames and sealed the Rebels' 65-63 victory against San Diego State.

10

Wranglers held scoreless for most of game in loss to Bakersfield

Feb. 11, 2012

By Ed Hauth

After taking a 1-0 lead in the opening minutes of action on a Scott Campbell goal, the Wranglers were held scoreless the final 57 minutes of play as Bakersfield rallied back for a 2-1 victory Friday at the Orleans Arena.

With four teams sharing 11-3 records, Foothill wins Southeast basketball crown on point differential

Feb. 10, 2012

By Ray Brewer

In a league with four equally matched teams fighting for supremacy, the Foothill High basketball squad created separation from the pack Friday in the final eight minutes of the regular season. The Falcons outscored visiting Silverado 24-8 in the fourth quarter of a 74-53 win to force a four-way first place tie in the Southeast Division.

Centennial beats Palo Verde again to capture Northwest crown, No. 1 playoff seed

Feb. 10, 2012

By Ray Brewer

The Centennial High basketball team won the Northwest Division title Friday, beating rival Palo Verde 71-65 to earn the league’s No. 1 seed in next week’s Sunset Regional playoffs. Last year, Centennial also won the Northwest and advanced to the Sunset Regional semifinals game before falling to Sierra Vista.

Rebels open as a 9.5-point favorite against No. 13 San Diego State

Feb. 10, 2012

By Taylor Bern

No. 14 UNLV has opened as a 9.5-point favorite against No. 13 San Diego State for its 1 p.m. home game Saturday. The game has been sold out since Thursday and will be televised on NBC Sports Network (Cox cable channel 38).

Chinese company agrees to finance proposed Henderson arena

Feb. 10, 2012

By Steve Green

A Chinese company and its banks have tentatively agreed to finance a $650 million arena in Henderson, the arena developer announced Friday. Whether the Silver State Arena will actually get off the ground, however, is an open question.

UNLV eager to get on the court for big game against San Diego State

Feb. 10, 2012

By Taylor Bern

Each second brings the Rebels one closer to their chance at redemption. One closer to payback. It can’t come soon enough. “It’s been a real long week,” sophomore forward Mike Moser said. “I’ve been ready to play since Monday. We’ve been waiting for it since we lost (to them).”

4

Mojave High grad 'living a dream' at Murray State

Feb. 10, 2012

By Ray Brewer

Murray State guard Donte Poole remembers playing basketball games in front of 500 or less fans. He remembers how few media, if any, covered the games.

UNLV basketball's running ways are a credit to strength coach Jason Kabo

Feb. 10, 2012

By Taylor Bern

Dave Rice’s first meeting with The Guru as UNLV’s basketball coach was pretty simple. “I had a lot of confidence in him and I just wanted to empower him,” Rice said. The Guru is Jason Kabo, the Rebels’ strength and conditioning coach for the last 11 years. Rice was familiar with Kabo from his days as an assistant at UNLV and he admired his work from opposing sidelines up until returning to his alma mater.

1

At UNLV basketball games, they call him Tiny, and that big kid can dance

Feb. 10, 2012

By Tom Gorman

On game day at Thomas & Mack, he’s the standout, coming in at 6-foot-1 and 400 pounds and collecting some of the loudest cheers by the final buzzer. He can’t dunk like Mike Moser or drain 3-pointers like Chace Stanback. But man, can he dance.

39

The Dave Rice Foundation a very personal cause for the UNLV basketball family

Feb. 9, 2012

By Taylor Bern

When Mindy Rice’s youngest son, Dylan, was two years old, she could tell something was wrong. His speech hadn’t developed. Some doctors told her that it was nothing to worry about, but Mindy couldn’t ignore her gut. A mother knows. Three years later, Dylan was diagnosed with autism.

Three local high school seniors selected to the McDonald's All-American Game

Feb. 9, 2012

By Taylor Bern

Bishop Gorman’s Shabazz Muhammad and Findlay Prep duo Anthony Bennett and Brandon Ashley were among 24 high school seniors selected nationwide on Thursday to participate in the McDonald’s All-American game.

2