UNLV Men's Basketball

Louis Amundson is a favorite Sun in Phoenix

Former UNLV center has pony tail and motor, and now a bike valet post

By Rob Miech

PHOENIX — Like it did inside the Thomas & Mack Center when he played for UNLV, a low, longLoooooooo hums over the court when Louis Amundson checks into a Suns game. “Louie Louie” by the Kingsmen echoes from the rafters of the U.S. Airways Center when he gobbles up a rebound, slips the ball over the front of the rim or sinks a couple of free throws.

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Rebels’ reserves ignite comeback in 88-75 victory over UNR

Kruger goes to bench for game-changing momentum to beat rival Wolf Pack

Thursday, November 19, 2009

By Rob Miech

UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger should have been rolling the dice or picking numbers on a roulette wheel or hitting 18s on a blackjack table somewhere in town Wednesday night. Against what appeared to be high odds, he made a move at the Thomas & Mack Center that paid off handsomely in the Rebels’ 88-75 victory over UNR.

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Burst from Jones helps Rebels chop up Wolf Pack

UNLV BASKETBALL: Senior walk-on sparks key 11-0 second half run in victory

Thursday, November 19, 2009

By Ryan Greene

Some walk-ons wait an entire career to have the night that UNLV senior guard Steve Jones had on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. And for most of them, that night never comes.

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Notebook: Rebels rookies Hawkins and Marshall look like veterans

UNLV BASKETBALL: The duo combines for a dozen points in decisive 23-4 run in second half

Thursday, November 19, 2009

By Rob Miech

Anthony Marshall and Justin Hawkins came to UNLV because they wanted the chance to play right away. They were promised nothing but were told by Rebels coach Lon Kruger that they would earn what game-time minutes they deserved based on how they practiced.

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Bench leads second-half surge as Rebels get by Wolf Pack, 88-75

LIVE GAME BLOG: Hawkins, Marshall, Jones spark 46-21 run to improve UNLV to 2-0

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By Ryan Greene

When UNLV trailed 54-42 early in the second half, the Thomas & Mack Center was darn-near silent. By the end of the night, it was frenzied. That's what a 46-21 run can do for a home crowd. Freshmen Justin Hawkins and Anthony Marshall joined senior walk-on Steve Jones in igniting the spurt, as what once looked like a disappointing night for the Rebels turned into an all-around enjoyable victory for those in attendance.

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It’s official: Cory Joseph will visit UNLV

Findlay Prep’s ace point guard will check out the Rebels next month

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By Rob Miech

Findlay College Prep senior Cory Joseph will take his fifth and final official recruiting visit to UNLV, Pilots coach Mike Peck confirmed.

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UNLV's Oscar Bellfield hopes to be a closer against UNR

UNLV BASKETBALL: His near-highlight jam in opener surprised fellow Rebels

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By Rob Miech

Oscar Bellfield saw the sliver of an opening on the right side and his eyes widened. Like he did with that game-winning shot at Louisville on New Year’s Eve, he kicked into a high gear. This time, he soared higher. The UNLV sophomore guard launched himself at the rim Saturday night against Pittsburg State at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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UNLV's Kendall Wallace is riding a hot streak

unlv BASKETBALL: Junior's career-best 16 points in opener no surprise

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

By Rob Miech

UNLV junior shooter Kendall Wallace should either write a self-help book, a surefire bestseller, or get an advanced degree and create his own daytime talk show. Dr. Kendall.

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UNLV’s Smatresk drops hint of ‘very big donation’

Monday, November 16, 2009

By Rob Miech

The list of Dr. Neal Smatresk’s achievements in three months as UNLV’s president is impressive. In his office early Friday morning, he hinted at something major around the corner in athletics. But he didn’t exactly say athletics.

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UNLV pounds D-II Pitt State, 91-52, in opener

UNLV BASKETBALL: Willis has 17 points and Wallace tallies 16 for Rebels

Sunday, November 15, 2009

By Rob Miech

After attempting a school-record 52 free throws against Pittsburg State, UNLV players joked in their locker room late Saturday night about the last time they played in such a long game. If they thought it was long, imagine how the Gorillas of Pitt State felt after losing, 91-52, before 14,304 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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Live game blog: Rebels open season with 91-52 victory against Pittsburg State

Willis scores 17, Wallace adds 16 in win against Division II school

Saturday, November 14, 2009

By Ray Brewer

UNLV outscored Division II Pittsburg State 48-26 in the second half Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in a 91-52 season-opening victory. Tre'Von Willis scored 13 of his game-high 17 points in the second half, including seven straight to open the half. Kendall Wallace was 4-of-5 on 3-pointers to finish with 16 points, while freshman Justin Hawkins added 11.

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After shaky exhibition, Rebels ready for season opener

UNLV BASKETBALL:

Saturday, November 14, 2009

By Rob Miech

It’s about time, said UNLV junior point guard Derrick Jasper. Finally healthy for the first time since high school, he will make his debut as a Rebel tonight in a season opener against Pittsburg State. His long road back from microfracture knee surgery started in Lexington, Ky., and took him to Las Vegas, where he hopes to start living out some dreams.

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Kruger hoping his team will play with grit

UNLV Basketball: If the Rebels show more hustle, they’ll be spared their coach baring his teeth

Friday, November 13, 2009

By Rob Miech

UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger knew Super Bowl Sunday was the pivotal point of last season. His players bolted from the Thomas & Mack Center to watch the big game. The previous night, they won at Air Force by 21 points to boost their record to 17-4.

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UNLV's Carlos Lopez doing well but leaning toward redshirt year

Thursday, November 12, 2009

By Rob Miech

UNLV freshman power forward Carlos Lopez knew Mike Peck, his high school coach, was watching the Rebels’ exhibition Tuesday night inside the Thomas & Mack Center. After UNLV’s 10-point victory over Division-II Washburn, Lopez zipped a text message to Peck, about to begin his third season at Findlay College Prep.

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