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20 questions with ... UNLV tennis player Ace Matias

UNLV sophomore tennis player Ace Matias returns a shot during practice at the Frank and Vicki Fertitta Tennis Complex. Matias is the Rebels' top player after transferring in from Utah.

20 questions with ... UNLV tennis player Ace Matias: Rebels tennis: The sophomore is the Rebels' top player, ranking near the top 120 in the country. UNLV plays Fresno State at home this Saturday at noon; Thu, Apr 18, 2013 (2 a.m.); By Taylor Bern; UNLV sophomore Ace Matias has the name, the genes and the determination to be a great tennis player. Now if he could just get his band, Bud Light Weekend, off the ground.

UNLV head coach Dave Rice talks to the media before practice for their second round NCAA Tournament game against Cal Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

Players sign letters of intent, officially completing UNLV's 2013 recruiting class: Rebels basketball: Kendall Smith and DeVille Smith are officially the two newest Rebels. They will both compete right away for the starting point guard spot; Wednesday, April 17, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball received two signed national letters of intent Wednesday, officially moving the Rebels closer to filling out the roster for the 2013-14 season. It also moves the team closer to an all-Smith lineup.

UNLV forward Carlos Lopez-Sosa yells to fans during their game against Hawaii Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 at the Thomas & Mack. UNLV won 77-63

Carlos Lopez-Sosa out to finish what he started with UNLV: Rebels basketball: He'll be a fifth-year senior next year, electing to stay at UNLV instead of transferring to another Division-I school; Wednesday, April 17, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Dave Rice went around the room, from player to player, asking each one if he was completely committed to the 2013-14 UNLV basketball season. When the coach came to Carlos Lopez-Sosa, whose minutes have gone down each season at UNLV, the junior forward didn’t have an answer. He was fielding interest from a few schools across the country and didn’t want to commit to something that he may abandon a week later.

UNLV coach Justin Hutson talks to forward Khem Birch during their game against Boise State Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV won the game 68-64.

Hutson returns to SDSU, leaving vacancy on UNLV coaching staff: Rebels basketball: UNLV assistant says it was "just time" for change that sends him back to the Rebels' Mountain West rival; Monday, April 15, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Justin Hutson is an Aztec. Again. San Diego State coach Steve Fisher officially announced Hutson’s return Monday afternoon, a few days after news leaked that the UNLV associate head coach would return to his previous position on the Aztec coaching staff.

Adam Scott of Australia gets ready to hit on the driving range before a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Augusta, Ga.

UNLV great Adam Scott is the Masters champ, ending his heartbreak in majors: 2013 Masters: He beats Angel Cabrera on the second playoff hole to become to first Aussie to win prestigious tourney; Sunday, April 14, 2013; Associated Press; Former UNLV golfer Adam Scott has finally won a major golf championship. Scott rolled in a birdie on the second playoff hole Sunday at the Masters, beating Angel Cabrera to capture his first major championship and earn the prized green jacket.

UNLV quarterback Nick Sherry signs an autograph for Mateo Stender after their spring football game Friday, April 12, 2013.

Rebels end spring practice happy with what they accomplished: UNLV football: Running back Adonis Smith was a bright spot in the team's Spring Showcase on Friday, the final event before the team breaks for summer; Saturday, April 13, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Deprived of any game action as he sat out a year following his transfer from Northwestern, junior running back Adonis Smith felt nervous heading into Friday’s Spring Showcase.

Rice expects UNLV assistant to head back to Mountain West rival: Rebels basketball: Justin Hutson is reportedly close to returning to his old position at San Diego State; Friday, April 12, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV associate head coach Justin Hutson is likely heading back to San Diego State, according to UNLV coach Dave Rice.

Running back Adonis Smith waits to run a drill during practice at Rebel Park at UNLV Monday, March 4, 2013.

Take 5: What to watch for in UNLV's Spring Showcase scrimmage: Analysis: A new middle linebacker and some position changes are a few things to see at Friday's event at 5:30 p.m.; Friday, April 12, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Friday is seemingly when the fun begins for UNLV spring football, though by the looks of the end of Wednesday’s practice, it may have been right there in an enclosed space that featured two offensive players protecting a ball carrier from an oncoming defender.

UNLV fans yell as the UNR football team takes the field Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Sam Boyd Stadium. UNR came from behind and won the game, for the eighth consecutive time, 42-37.

Mountain West releases football schedule; Battle for the Cannon on Oct. 26: UNLV football:; Thursday, April 11, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV football team will open conference play at New Mexico on Saturday, Sept. 2, the Mountain West announced Thursday afternoon.

UNLV senior sprinter Emily Blok races during an outdoor event in 2013. Blok will compete in two individual and two relay races at the Randall Cunningham Invitational on Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, 2013.

17 questions with ... UNLV sprinter Emily Blok: Rebels track and field: The senior is still getting faster as she surges toward the end of her collegiate career and a possible trip to the NCAA Championships; Thursday, April 11, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The harder Emily Blok works, the less time you have to see her perform. That’s the trick with track athletes, especially sprinters like the UNLV senior captain.

UNLV sophomore cornerback Fred Wilson smiles in between drills at spring practice on Monday, April 8, 2013.

UNLV secondary aims to step up this season with more big plays: Rebels football:; Tuesday, April 9, 2013; By Taylor Bern; As bad as the final 2012 record looked, one could argue UNLV was only a few plays away from something better. Maybe a couple more victories, which would mean a lot for a program with only six of them over the past three seasons.

Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian, front, sits in front of fellow inductees during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class announcement, Monday, April 8, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ray Brewer: Jerry Tarkanian enjoys final victory with selection for Hall of Fame: from the press box:; Monday, April 8, 2013; By Ray Brewer; This doesn’t validate Jerry Tarkanian’s career. He’d already taken care of that, because his contributions to the game have long spoken for themselves. Sure, having the title Hall of Famer before a coach’s name is an extraordinary honor and one some strive for as the crowning achievement of their contributions to sport. Tarkanian was officially announced Monday for induction for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in September.

UNLV forward Mike Moser wears the team's new hoodie before the start of their Mountain West Conference Tournament championship game against New Mexico Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Source: 'Good chance' Moser transfers from UNLV to Washington: After nearly putting his name into the NBA Draft last season, Moser could be headed to his second Pac-12 school; Friday, April 5, 2013; By Taylor Bern; There’s a “good chance” UNLV junior forward Mike Moser will transfer to Washington for his final season of college eligibility, according to a source close to the team.

Former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian watches as the Runnin' Rebels take on UNR Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack. UNLV won the game 66-54.

Jerry Tarkanian reportedly heading to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: Friday, April 5, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Jerry Tarkanian. Hall of famer. That’s the newest title for the legendary coach, who had been trying to receive the distinction for more than 20 years after taking UNLV to four Final Fours, including one national championship. CBSSports.com reported Friday morning that Tarkanian will be a member of the 2013 class inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Rick Pitino reportedly is also in.

UNLV junior pitcher Amanda Oliveto prepares to pitch on Saturday, March, 2, 2013, against DePaul at Eller Media Stadium. Two weeks later Oliveto would throw the fourth no-hitter of her Rebels career.

14 questions with ... UNLV junior pitcher Amanda Oliveto: Rebels softball: The Californian leads the league in innings pitched and ranks second in strikeouts. You can see her at home this weekend vs. Fresno State; Thursday, April 4, 2013; By Taylor Bern; A Simi Valley, Calif., native, Amanda Oliveto is one of 13 Californians on the Rebels’ roster of 18 players, but she’s the only one with four career no-hitters.