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It must be the shoes: UNLV ranked No. 2 in this fashion category

Sam Morris

UNLV guard Justin Hawkins wears a pair of Nike Air Jordan 9 'Doernbecher' shoes, which had been released the day before, during the Runnin' Rebels game against Hawaii Nov. 30, 2012.

It must be the shoes: UNLV ranked No. 2 in this fashion category: unlv quick hits:; Thu, Dec 27, 2012 (2:25 p.m.); By Ray Brewer; The UNLV basketball team has been ranked as one of the nation’s best programs in game shoes. Seriously.

UNLV guard Anthony Marshall takes a three-point shot during their game against UNI on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the Thomas & Mack. UNLV won 73-59 to push their record to 10-1.

UNLV senior on watch list for award given to nation's top point guard: Rebels quick hits:; Friday, December 21, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV senior Anthony Marshall is on the watch list for the Bob Cousy Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top point guard, it was announced Thursday. Marshall is one of three Las Vegas high-school products and one of four Mountain West guards on the 86-player list. The other two locals are Kansas' Elijah Johnson (Cheyenne) and Baylor’s Pierre Jackson (Desert Pines).

UNLV guards Anthony Marshall and Daquan Cook wave to Rebels fans after their 76-75 win over Cal on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.

Freshman guard will make UNLV debut Thursday night against La Verne: Rebels quick hits: Baltimore guard Daquan Cook, who was originally going to redshirt this season, will play "quality minutes" in Orleans Arena; Tuesday, December 11, 2012; By Taylor Bern; No. 20 UNLV (7-1) has one eligible player who hasn’t played a minute this season. That will change Thursday night when the Rebels play La Verne. One game ahead of sophomore Khem Birch's addition to the lineup, freshman point guard Daquan Cook will make his Rebels debut in Orleans Arena in the 7 p.m. game on VegasTV. “He’ll definitely play in the game and I would expect him to play quality minutes,” UNLV coach Dave Rice said.

UNLV fans cheer during the second half of their game against Cal Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif. UNLV won 76-75.

UNLV-TV students will help broadcast La Verne game on VegasTV: Rebels quick hits: VegasTV's David Briggs and the Sun's Ray Brewer will broadcast the game, but most of the production team will be UNLV students; Tuesday, December 11, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV players won’t be the only students working hard during Thursday’s game at 7 p.m. against La Verne at the Orleans Arena.

UNLV forward Mike Moser hugs Demetris Morant as they they pull ahead of Cal during the second half of their game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif. UNLV won 76-75.

Moser expected to return from elbow injury in about a month: UNLV quick hits: UNLV coach Dave Rice said no MRI is planned, and Moser will begin rehab soon with hopes of returning around Jan. 9; Monday, December 10, 2012; By Taylor Bern; Mike Moser’s rehab from a dislocated elbow is expected to take about a month, UNLV coach Dave Rice said Monday.

UNLV players Mike Moser, right, and Anthony Bennett, left, celebrate from the bench on both sides of coach Dave Rice during the second half of their game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. Bennett led UNLV in scoring with 18 points as they won 68-60.

UNLV's Moser day-to-day after MRI results on hip come back negative: Rebels quick hits:; Thursday, December 6, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV junior forward Mike Moser is day-to-day after MRI results came back negative Thursday. Moser is officially dealing with a left hip flexor strain, a slightly more specific diagnosis than he was given leading into the game he had to miss Tuesday at Portland.

UNLV forward Anthony Bennett warms up prior to the Rebels game against Iowa State Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012.

UNLV's Bennett misses practice, may miss game because of lower-back issue: UNLV quick hits: Bennett missed time at Findlay Prep each of the past two seasons with the same problem. He's leading the team in points with 19.5 per game; Tuesday, November 27, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV freshman Anthony Bennett missed practice Monday, and there’s a chance he could miss Wednesday’s game against UC Irvine, Rebels coach Dave Rice said.

UNLV students wear large 3D paper heads featuring Runnin' Rebels basketball players during their game against Oregon Friday, Nov. 23, 2012 in the Global Sports Classic. Oregon upset the 18th-ranked Rebels 83-79.

Rebels basketball dips in the polls after Friday's home loss to Oregon: UNLV quick hits:; Monday, November 26, 2012; By Taylor Bern; Following a home loss to Oregon on Friday, UNLV basketball dropped in the polls, moving to No. 24 in the Associated Press and No. 20 in the USA Today/Coaches polls. The Rebels had been ranked No. 18 in both polls.

UNLV guard Justin Hawkins argues a call during their game against Jacksonville State Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at the Thomas & Mack. UNLV won 77-58.

Rebels remain No. 18 in AP, USA Today basketball polls: UNLV basketball:; Monday, November 19, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball stayed at No. 18 in the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches polls released this morning. The Rebels were ranked in both preseason polls for the first time in 20 years, debuting at No. 18 in the AP poll and No. 19 in the coaches poll.

Isaac Hamilton of Dream Vision Elite CA 17U shoots during a game against New Heights NYC 17U Blue at the adidas Super 64 AAU tournament at Rancho High School in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

Five-star recruit Isaac Hamilton to announce his decision Friday on ESPNU: UNLV basketball: The Rebels are in the running for Hamilton, who took an official visit to UNLV just last weekend and attended the season opener against NAU; Thursday, November 15, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV fans will find out live on national TV if five-star shooting guard Isaac Hamilton will become the newest Rebel.

UNLV forward Quintrell Thomas smiles during their first practice at Immaculata High School in Ottawa, Ontario Friday, August 17, 2012. The Runnin' Rebels are taking part in a four game exhibition tour in Canada.

UNLV's Anthony Marshall, Quintrell Thomas have flashes of strong play in scrimmage at UCLA: unlv quick hits:; Sunday, November 4, 2012; By Ray Brewer; Here’s all you need to know about the UNLV basketball team’s Saturday afternoon scrimmage against host UCLA: The game was closed to the public and media, and no score or stats were kept. And, in following NCAA rules, Rebels’ coach Dave Rice had to be vague in his description of the game. He wasn’t even allowed to mention UNLV’s opponent.

UNLV forward Carlos Lopez gives pointers to Anthony Bennett during the Rebels first official practice Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

Rebels dealing with another injury after Lopez-Sosa goes down in practice: UNLV quick hits: Just as Mike Moser returns, UNLV loses another big man in practice. Elsewhere, a freshman takes a starring turn on the Strip; Wednesday, October 31, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball practices have been especially competitive this preseason, and with that extra effort and speed in practice comes a greater chance of injury.

UNLV's Roscoe Smith, left, and Khem Birch fight for a rebound during the team's First Look scrimmage Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at the Thomas & Mack.

Rebels basketball No. 18 in Associated Press preseason poll: UNLV quick hits:; Friday, October 26, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball will start the season ranked No. 18 in the Associated Press preseason poll, which was released Friday. It’s the first time UNLV has received a preseason ranking from the AP since 1992-93. The Rebels started at No. 22 that year, and this year’s honor is the highest preseason ranking since they were on top of the college basketball world at No. 1 in 1990-91.

UNLV forward Mike Moser messes around with announcer Chet Buchanan during the team's First Look scrimmage Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at the Thomas & Mack.

Mike Moser expects to return quickly from slightly pulled groin injury: UNLV basketball: Moser sat out Thursday's practice as a precaution but could have easily played if it were a game, coach Dave Rice said; Thursday, October 25, 2012; By Taylor Bern; The Rebels practiced on Thursday without junior forward Mike Moser, who sat out as a precaution to help heal a left groin injury.

UNLV coaches Heath Schroyer and Dave Rice talk during the Rebels first official practice Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

UNLV basketball offers scholarship to Bishop Gorman sophomore forward: Rebels quick hits: Chase Jeter, listed at 6-foot-8 and 200 pounds, is the son of former Rebel Chris Jeter, who played with UNLV coaches Dave Rice and Stacey Augmon; Thursday, October 25, 2012; By Taylor Bern; UNLV has made a scholarship offer to Bishop Gorman sophomore Chase Jeter, a source confirmed Thursday. Jeter is listed at 6-foot-8 and about 200 pounds, and he already holds offers from UCLA and Missouri, according to Scout.com.