UNLV Men's Basketball

Sam Morris

The front exterior of the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

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; Thu, May 2, 2013 (2 a.m.); 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.

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.

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.

Sources: UNLV planning Jerry Tarkanian statue: Rebels basketball: The university will hold a press conference Wednesday to reveal plans for a project honoring the UNLV legend; Thursday, April 25, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV will hold a press conference next Wednesday to announce plans to construct a statue of former basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian outside of the Thomas & Mack Center, according to multiple sources.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Improvements of UNLV commit Christian Wood will be on display at ESPN tourney: high school basketball:; Thursday, April 4, 2013; By Ray Brewer; One look at Findlay Prep senior Christian Wood and it’s easy to see the most significant improvement he’s made in his two seasons at the Henderson high school basketball powerhouse.

Rebel great Reggie Theus to be new Cal State Northridge coach: unlv basketball:; Wednesday, April 3, 2013; Associated Press and Sun Staff; Former UNLV standout Reggie Theus is returning to college basketball to coach at Cal State Northridge. Athletic Director Brandon Martin announced the hiring on Wednesday. Theus was a finalist in 2011 for UNLV’s coaching position, but current coach Dave Rice was picked instead.

UNLV's Bennett emotional as he officially declares for NBA Draft: Rebels basketball: Rebels freshman expected to go in top 10 of June's draft. “I won’t be wearing a UNLV jersey anymore but I’ll always be a Runnin’ Rebel for life," he said; Monday, April 1, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Anthony Bennett sat down at a table upstairs in the Mendenhall Center on Monday afternoon as a UNLV freshman. He stood up as a former Rebel.