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

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 ...

Recovered Shaw up to the challenge in the post

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 ...

Kruger’s competitive edge not meant for golf course

Las Vegas awarded Mountain West tourney through 2013

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Rene Rougeau of UNLV throws down a monster jam on Dec. 6, 2008 at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno. UNLV defeated UNR 64-57. Rougeau now hopes to climb the ladder in the pro ranks the same way he did as a former walk-on for ...

UNLV BASKETBALL:

Rougeau trying to climb ladder all over again

Former UNLV walk-on preparing for potential overseas pro career

René Rougeau, the first college graduate in his family, didn't take long to learn the strains of a 9-to-5 grind, even doing something he loves. Rougeau, a former walk-on who averaged 10.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game last season as a UNLV senior, is ...