Rebel Quick Hits

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UNLV coach Bobby Hauck talks to quarterback Caleb Herring during the Rebels' 28-23 loss to Wyoming on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Sam Boyd Stadium.

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; Thu, May 9, 2013 (1:04 p.m.); 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.

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 football season opener at Minnesota will air on the Big Ten Network: Rebels quick hits:; Monday, May 6, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV football season opener at Minnesota will air on the Big Ten Network, it was announced Monday afternoon.

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.

UNLV in discussions about moving football home opener to Arizona: Rebels quick hits: The Rebels approached the Wildcats about moving the Sept. 7 game to Glendale, Ariz. The deal could be done by early next week; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV football’s home opener on Sept. 7 against Arizona may move from Sam Boyd Stadium to University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., UNLV Athletic Director Jim Livengood confirmed late Thursday night.

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.

Video: Former UNLV RB Bradley Randle signs with the Vikings: unlv quick hits: Former Rebels Lotulelei, Randle are picked up as undrafted free agents; Sunday, April 28, 2013; By Ray Brewer; John Lotulelei’s NFL journey will begin with the Seattle Seahawks. The former UNLV linebacker, who last season was a first-team all Mountain West Conference selection, agreed to a free agent contract Saturday with Seattle hours after not being selected in the NFL Draft.

Rebels home opener against Arizona will air on CBS Sports Network: UNLV quick hits: UNLV will host the Wildcats on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 26, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV football home opener against Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 7, will be at 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, it was announced Friday morning.

UNLV football game at Air Force to be televised on ESPNU: Rebels quick hits:; Tuesday, April 23, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV's football game at Air Force on Thursday, Nov. 21, will be on ESPNU, it was announced Tuesday afternoon. The Mountain West released the first seven televised games as part of its deal with the ESPN networks.

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.

Anthony Marshall's pro career journey to start at Portsmouth Invitational: unlv quick hits:; Saturday, March 30, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV senior guard Anthony Marshall has accepted an invitation to play in the Portsmouth Invitational from April 10-13 in Virginia, Rebels coach Dave Rice said Friday.

Source says Rebels' Bennett heading to the NBA: School sets press conference for 3 p.m. Monday, when the Rebels' freshman forward will announce he's leaving; Friday, March 29, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV freshman forward Anthony Bennett will announce his plans for next season during a press conference Monday at 3 p.m. in the Mendenhall Center, the school announced Friday afternoon. Listed by most projections as a top five pick, a source confirmed Bennett would forego his remaining eligibility and declare for June’s NBA Draft. CBS Sports first reported Bennett's departure Sunday, though it's been expected by most people around the program since Bennett stepped on campus.

Two Rebels off to great starts on USA Elite Under-23 team in France: UNLV quick hits: Juniors-to-be Roscoe Smith and Jelan Kendrick combined for 53 points in a friendly victory leading into pool play; Friday, March 29, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Roscoe Smith and Jelan Kendrick have yet to play an official minute for UNLV. In the mean time they’re logging time together on the USA Elite Under-23 team, including combining for 53 points in a friendly game.

Video: UNLV commit Dwayne Morgan on visit, 'I felt like I was at home': unlv quick hits:; Thursday, March 28, 2013; By Ray Brewer; When five-star 2014 basketball recruit Dwayne Morgan visited UNLV in early February for a home game against New Mexico, the fans at the Thomas & Mack Center won him over. Here's a video from Youtube of the announcement.

14 questions with ... UNLV junior pitcher Buddy Borden: Rebels baseball: The Arbor View grad currently leads the league in ERA while ranking fourth in strikeouts. He'll pitch Saturday at home against Air Force; Thursday, March 28, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Saturday afternoon belongs to junior right-hander Buddy Borden (3-1), an Arbor View grad with a league-leading 1.31 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings.