Las Vegas Sun

May 21, 2013

Currently: 91° | Complete forecast | Log in

Ray Brewer: From the Pressbox
Photo: UNLV guard Anthony Marshall buries his face as tim
Instant Analysis: Despite MWC loss, there is still plenty of basketball left for UNLV
Friday, March 9, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
Let not be so fast to write the UNLV basketball team’s obituary for this season. After all, there are still more games — OK, at least one more game — to be played this season, games in a tournament where a few wins would help erase the bad feelings from what happened Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Photo: UNLV forward Mike Moser is defended by Wyoming cen
Instant Analysis: While it wasn't pretty, UNLV overcomes failed attempt by Wyoming to slow pace
Thursday, March 8, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
Here is a bit of advice for opposing coaches game-planning against the UNLV basketball team: the strategy of taking the air out of the ball offensively in an attempt to slow the Rebels’ fast-break offense, isn’t much of a strategy at all.
Photo: UNLV forward Mike Moser celebrates a call during t
Instant Analysis: Mike Moser gets back on track, Kendall Wallace has memorable Senior Night in topping Wyoming
Saturday, March 3, 2012
ray brewer: UNLV, Wyoming will play again Thursday in the Mountain West Conference quarterfinals
By Ray Brewer
At this point of the season, the scouting report on the UNLV basketball team isn’t going to change. The Rebels typically start the game strong in building an early lead, but eventually suffer through a stretch of uninspired play — which, when playing on the road, has spelled disaster. They are excellent when pushing the ball up the court in transition. And not so excellent — sloppy, mistake prone and too much standing around — in running their offense in halfcourt sets.
Photo: Devan Kohn celebrates with Green Valley students a
Practicing for the state tournament, fighting wind, cold and chain-link nets
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Prep Basketball: Since August, Green Valley's Durrell McDonald and Devan Kohn have been honing their skills on a court more fitting for pickup games
By Ray Brewer
It’s a chilly Sunday afternoon and Durrell McDonald, a key to Green Valley High School’s journey to this week’s state basketball tournament, is shooting hoops to stay sharp. But he’s not at the school’s gym with its polished wood floor or at an athletic club, or anywhere indoors suitable for one of the state’s top players.
Photo: UNLV forward Mike Moser greets fans after the Rebe
Debating whether UNLV should continue series with San Diego State
Saturday, February 11, 2012
ray brewer:
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.
Photo: UNLV forward Chace Stanback pulls down a rebound a
Instant Analysis: Giving up 11 straight points could have spelled disaster for UNLV basketball
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
This scoring run could have been problematic in seasons past. When the UNLV basketball team surrendered 11 consecutive points Wednesday to open the second half against visiting Colorado State, trimming a 13-point halftime lead to just two points, the Rebels could have easily tightened up and eventually lost the game.
Photo: UNLV's Justin Hawkins celebrates a three-point sho
Instant Analysis: UNLV's blowout victory against New Mexico caps great day of hoops
Saturday, January 21, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
Talk about a great day of basketball in Southern Nevada. If you were like me, you camped out all day on the UNLV campus for the festivities. Take time to catch your breath. It was an awesome day — especially the final game for the supporters of the scarlet and gray.
Photo: UNLV guard Oscar Bellfield dribbles through the le
Instant Analysis: No hangover for UNLV after Saturday setback, Rebels hit century mark
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
I expected the UNLV basketball team to come out sluggish Wednesday against visiting TCU. I was wrong. Four days after losing in the final seconds at San Diego State, the Rebels opened the game against TCU on an 18-2 run in cruising to an easy 101-78 victory.
Decision to leave high school early for college football dreams a no-brainer for local player
Monday, January 16, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
The benefits behind a high school football player graduating a semester early to enroll in college and participate in spring practice always confused me. Why rush growing up?
Photo: UNLV fans chant
Don't expect the good times to stop anytime soon for UNLV basketball
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
I should have put my cell phone on silent. In the middle of interviewing UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice with a group of reporters in November, my cell phone rang. I couldn’t hit the silent button quick enough. The call interrupted the coach in the middle of a sentence. Rice politely asked if I needed to take it. He was unfazed, like he has been all season in leading UNLV to a 16-2 overall record and No. 12 national ranking. I told him it was my wife — and that I’d call her back. If it were the previous week, ...
Photo: UNLV guard Reggie Smith picks up a loose ball agai
Instant Analysis: Sharing the basketball key for UNLV in record-setting offensive night
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
One of the first stats UNLV basketball coach Dave Rice looks at when analyzing the box score after each game is the ratio of assists to field goals made. On Wednesday, it’s pretty safe to say those numbers jumped off the stats sheet.
Photo: UNLV's Chace Stanback signals after hitting a 3-po
Instant Analysis: After watching UNLV handle Cal, I'm making a bold prediction for the rest of the season
Friday, December 23, 2011
Ray Brewer:
By Ray Brewer
This might sound crazy, but … It’s not too far-fetched to think the UNLV basketball team could win 30 games this year. Seriously.
Photo: UNLV forward Chace Stanback is guarded by Louisian
Instant Analysis: Mike Moser's dunk in transition will be replayed over and over
Monday, December 19, 2011
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
Let’s not put much stock in the UNLV basketball team’s 81-63 victory Monday against one-win Louisiana Monroe. The manner in which UNLV (12-2) dominated the second half was impressive and definitely a good indicator of the Rebels’ potential. Just remember the opposition — Louisiana Monroe has only eight wins in the last two years — wasn’t expected to put up much of a fight.
Photo: UNLV forward Mike Moser talks with coach Stacy Aug
Instant Analysis: Rebels should gain confidence by winning when not at their best
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ray Brewer:
By Ray Brewer
Talk about an ugly start to the game for the UNLV basketball team. Anthony Marshall caught nothing but air on a 3-point attempt, Mike Moser missed an uncontested dunk and Brice Massamba was twice blocked on the same possession. That summarizes the opening 10 minutes Wednesday of the Rebels’ 65-54 win against UTEP, where they overcame another awful beginning to prevail in their first game back at the Thomas & Mack Center in 22 days.
Photo: UNLV's Oscar Bellfield, left, and Mike Moser are m
Trying to figure out where the UNLV win against North Carolina ranks all-time
Sunday, November 27, 2011
ray brewer:
By Ray Brewer
One of my biggest pet peeves with sports fans is how we tend to live in the moment. We get so excited at the outcome of a game that we immediately call it the best ever for our beloved team, or irrationally rank it as one of the organization’s all-time top performances. Sound familiar, Rebel fans?

Most Popular