UNLV Men's Basketball

Sam Morris

Friends and family take photos during UNLV's commencement Saturday, May 12, 2012.

Sunday's commencement caps nice run of success for athletics' academics: Rebels: Despite heavy turnover among the academic support staff, the Rebels have posted stellar GPA and progress numbers lately; Fri, May 17, 2013 (2 a.m.); By Taylor Bern; At UNLV athletic department meetings, when head coaches from all of the sports would gather with administrators to discuss the topic of the day, Rebels Athletic Director Jim Livengood gave that pole position to academics.

Interim AD announcement coming soon; full-time likely in the fall: UNLV athletics: UNLV President Neal Smatresk said he's close to naming an interim athletic director to fill in after Jim Livengood retires June 30; Wednesday, May 15, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The Rebels could announce their interim athletic director as soon as next week, UNLV President Neal Smatresk said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the full-time replacement is looking like a decision for the fall.

Mountain West partners with ROOT Sports for new regional TV deal: UNLV athletics: ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain will produce about 35 live league games this year. The channel is available locally on DirecTV but not Cox Communications; Wednesday, May 15, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV fans may miss out on some televised games this season, depending on their cable provider.

Rebels basketball adds class of 2015 guard to list of scholarship offers: Analysis: Three locals are among the five preps who currently hold offers from UNLV; Friday, May 10, 2013; By Taylor Bern; If everyone stayed put, the UNLV basketball coaching staff would be in for a very relaxing summer. If only things were that simple. A new scholarship offer shows the staff is already working ahead, plus there’s a clue about possible changes coming after next season.

Battle for the Cannon, 2 other UNLV games to appear on ESPN networks: The Oct. 26 game at UNR and a pair of November home games could appear on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN3; Thursday, May 9, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The Battle for the Fremont Cannon and two other UNLV games will appear on ESPN networks this fall, the Mountain West announced Thursday afternoon.

Take 5: The most important tasks facing UNLV's next athletic director: Analysis: Overseeing the completion of two major projects and continuing the success in fundraising are keys for Jim Livengood's replacement; Thursday, May 9, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Speculation behind UNLV Athletic Director Jim Livengood’s sudden departure won’t likely die down soon. The official line is he’s retiring, though many suspect there may have been a push out that door.

Jim Livengood suddenly retires from his post at the helm of UNLV athletics: Livengood, 68, will step away on June 30 after three and a half years with the Rebels; Wednesday, May 8, 2013; By Taylor Bern; He’s retiring, but Jim Livengood isn’t tired. That was the message from the UNLV athletic director who on Wednesday announced he would step away after three and a half years with the university. His decision is effective June 30.

UNLV's Moser says he will transfer to Oregon: Rebels basketball: The junior forward and former leading scorer thanks UNLV for changing his life but opts to go closer to home; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Mike Moser will transfer to Oregon, the junior forward told the Sun Tuesday afternoon. The Portland, Ore., native was considering Oregon, Washington and Gonzaga. He called all three of those coaches to tell them the news.

Anthony Bennett needs shoulder surgery; draft stock not expected to slide: unlv quick:; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Anthony Bennett will miss the NBA Summer League because of shoulder surgery but the injury is not expected to affect his status as a top 10 draft pick. Bennett’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, confirmed a report to ESPN’s Chad Ford that Bennett will get surgery Wednesday for a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. He’ll be out four months, forcing him to miss predraft workouts and the NBA Summer League. Bennett likely would have played those Summer League games on UNLV’s campus, though some teams also compete in Orlando, Fla.

UNLV headlines the field at 2013 Las Vegas Classic: Rebels quick hits: The Rebels last holiday tournament at Orleans Arena ended with a victory against North Carolina. This year's is Dec. 22-23; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball knows it’s staying home for the Christmas holiday, and now it’s just waiting to see exactly who it will play. The Rebels headline the field for the 13th annual Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, which will be played Dec. 22-23 at Orleans Arena.

LDS missionary eager to begin UNLV basketball career: Rebels basketball: 2011 signee Dantley Walker is nearing the end of his two years in the Washington area and the start of a different type of work; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Two years removed from his commitment to UNLV, Dantley Walker today seems almost as much a rumor as a member of the Rebels’ incoming recruiting class. The others in that five-player haul are more tangible.

Anthony Marshall still doing his job as an ambassador for UNLV basketball: from the press box:; Thursday, May 2, 2013; By Ray Brewer; About 20 students at Clifford O. "Pete" Findlay Middle School were peeking through the windows of the school’s theater Wednesday afternoon hoping to get a glimpse of Anthony Marshall. For children of the North Las Vegas school, the former UNLV basketball guard is a rock star and someone whose path in life they strive to duplicate.

Proposed Thomas & Mack Center upgrades could cost $60 million: unlv: UNLV is awaiting legislative action that would set in motion renovations to the 30-year-old arena; Thursday, May 2, 2013; By Taylor Bern; This year, when the Thomas & Mack Center turns 30 years old, UNLV officials know exactly what present they want to get the building that brings more than $200 million annually to the local economy, according to a 2012 economic impact report. The university has proposed a $60 million renovation plan to remodel or replace many fixtures that make up the arena.

Tarkanian statue will feature legendary coach with towel in his mouth: UNLV basketball: An open seat next to the bronze statue will make it easy for fans to take pictures on the way into games; Wednesday, May 1, 2013; By Taylor Bern; A proposed statue of Jerry Tarkanian will show the legendary UNLV coach sitting on chair, towel in mouth, next to an open seat, it was revealed Wednesday. UNLV held a press conference at the Richard Tam Alumni Center on campus to announce details of the Jerry Tarkanian Legacy Project. The Sun reported last week that it would include a statue of the Rebels’ former coach, who was recently inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

First initial will differentiate three Smiths on back of UNLV jerseys: Rebels quick hits:; Monday, April 29, 2013; By Taylor Bern; D. Smith. K. Smith. R. Smith. That’s what the back of the UNLV jerseys will look like for Rebels DeVille Smith, Kendall Smith and Roscoe Smith this season, coach Dave Rice said.