UNLV Rebels

BYU assistant says coach upbeat in fight with cancer

mountain west: Former Rebel Dave Rice bringing stability to Cougars' program

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

By Rob Miech

As doctors devise a treatment schedule to battle BYU basketball coach Dave Rose’s pancreatic cancer, Cougars associate head coach Dave Rice has marveled at his boss’s attitude and strength.

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‘Chopper’ Jones has little playing time, lots of inspiration

UNLV BASKETBALL: Guard hopes to make the best of his short time at UNLV

Monday, June 22, 2009

By Rob Miech

UNLV basketball player Steve “Chopper” Jones is serving notice to anyone sitting, and holding a bag of popcorn or a soda, in the first few rows of the Thomas & Mack Center. Photographers, too, had better beware. “Watch out,” the 6-foot-1, 220-pound guard said after a run of pick-up ball last week. “I’ve always wanted to dive into the photographers.”

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BYU forward, Utah center could be drafted into NBA

Expert says UNLV's Adams likely won't be selected

Friday, June 19, 2009

By Rob Miech

The Mountain West Conference basketball players who are available for next week’s NBA draft might not want to listen to what pro scouts and executives think about them.

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Recovered Shaw up to the challenge in the post

UNLV BASKETBALL: 6-foot-8 junior, back from knee surgery, is ready to bolster UNLV's inside game

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

By Ryan Greene

Not too long ago, Matt Shaw's tattoo artist of choice came to his home to apply the latest piece of art to the UNLV junior forward's person. It looks nothing short of painful to have had applied. And it certainly was. But to Shaw, who less than a year earlier went through surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee -- plus the subsequent discomfort that comes with rehab -- it wasn't unbearable.

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Johnson leaves Las Vegas with good impression of UNLV program

UNLV BASKETBALL: Atlanta wing has already visited Rebels, Charlotte, also plans on visiting Xavier, LSU

Monday, June 8, 2009

By Ryan Greene

While he didn't drop everything and commit on the spot, Noel Johnson came away with nothing but positives from his weekend visit to UNLV. Johnson, a 6-foot-7 wing from Fayette County High in suburban Atlanta, is ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 53 prospect in the 2009 class and the No. 2 remaining unsigned senior.

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Kruger’s competitive edge not meant for golf course

UNLV BASKETBALL: At fundraiser, UNLV coach tees off for rest and relaxation

Friday, June 5, 2009

By Rob Miech

His ball never landed in sand. It splashed into water once. The only other trouble UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger found was in the wheat-like thickets to the left of the 18th fairway. “First time he’d been in there,” said veteran caddy Bruce “B.A.” Davis. A round of golf with Kruger at Southern Highlands is a study in class and composure, of patience and sportsmanship. Most important to him is enjoying good company, a beautiful day and an immaculate course. Kruger keeps his clubs in a skinny, worn, black bag.

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Former Southern Cal commit Johnson to visit UNLV this weekend

UNLV BASKETBALL: 6-foot-7 forward said he's followed Rebels, looking for chance to play right away

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

By Ryan Greene

UNLV coach Lon Kruger indicated a couple weeks back after landing a commitment from Kansas transfer Quintrell Thomas that, unless something popped up, he didn't anticipate adding any other players to the 2009-10 fold. Well, something popped up.

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Las Vegas awarded Mountain West tourney through 2013

unlv basketball: Several cities had made bids for tournament

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

By Rob Miech

The Mountain West Conference basketball tournament will remain in Las Vegas through 2013. The conference’s Board of Directors announced today that it has agreed to implement an extension beyond 2010.

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Kruger, Kansas State coach laid groundwork for series

rebels BASKETBALL: UNLV coach will return to Kansas area for matchup next season

Monday, June 1, 2009

By Rob Miech

When Bob Huggins left Kansas State two years ago and assistant Frank Martin was named the Wildcats’ coach, one of the first congratulatory calls Martin received was from UNLV boss Lon Kruger. Sunday night in the Hardwood Suite at the Palms, Martin recalled the conversation as if it had taken place earlier that day.

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Hoffman set to give up hoops, pursue other opportunities

UNLV BASKETBALL: Former walk-on won't use fifth year of eligibility, opting for either pursuing an MBA or joining the workforce

Thursday, May 28, 2009

By Ryan Greene

Attitude, effort and competitiveness over the past four seasons made Scotty Hoffman one of the more popular players on the UNLV roster -- both with fans and his teammates. Now it's time for the Hays, Kan., product to see what those qualities can get him in the real world.

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It's official: Kansas transfer Quintrell Thomas to sign with UNLV

REBELS BASKETBALL: Familiarity with staff, ability to make deep tourney runs ultimately won New Jersey forward over

Friday, May 22, 2009

By Ryan Greene

Quintrell Thomas may have been still in diapers when coach Jerry Tarkanian had the UNLV hoops program rolling at its peak in the early 1990s, but he knows what winning in this town can do. And now he'll have the chance to find out first hand.

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Coaches vs. Cancer event set for second go-round in Vegas

UNLV BASKETBALL: Kruger takes pride in helping American Cancer Society

Friday, May 22, 2009

By Ryan Greene

Lon Kruger looks at last year's Coaches vs. Cancer event in Las Vegas as just a starting point. As the second installment gets set to kick off next weekend, beginning with a Party at the Palms, he can feel the momentum gaining.

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UNLV sued over 2008 championship game scuffles

rebels basketball: Two fans accuse university of failing to reasonably supervise Thomas & Mack Center

Thursday, May 21, 2009

By Steve Green

Two basketball fans are suing UNLV and the Thomas & Mack Center, saying they were injured when scuffles erupted among fans after a 2008 championship game. Utah County, Utah, residents Brett Walkenhorst and Chad Walkenhorst say they were hurt after a game on March 15, 2008.

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Rebels finalize 2009-10 non-conference hoops schedule

UNLV BASKETBALL: Contests against Louisville, Arizona and Kruger's alma mater -- Kansas State -- highlight pre-league slate

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

By Ryan Greene

In 23 seasons as a college head coach, Lon Kruger has never coached on the visitor's bench in Manhattan, Kan. -- the home of his alma mater Kansas State. That won't change in the 2009-10, but for the third time in his career, he'll do battle with the Wildcats, as an intriguing matchup with K-State is a key piece of UNLV's upcoming non-conference schedule, which was released on Tuesday.

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