Las Vegas Sun

March 19, 2024

Legends

UNLV isn't the oldest college in the country, or even in Nevada. But that doesn't mean the school doesn't have a storied athletic history or great athletes in its history. With legends like Larry Johnson and Randall Cunningham, the Rebels have made their mark on the collegiate courts, fields, diamonds and courses — and even the broadcast booth (thanks, Kenny Mayne!) — throughout the years.

The Las Vegas Sun came up with its own list of 20 legends given below, but if you think we've missed anyone, please e-mail us and let us know.

Players

Seasons

  • 1976-77
  • 1986-87
  • 1989-90
  • 1990-91
Date   Opponent   Result
Nov 26, 1976 at Nevada W 102 - 87
Dec 1, 1976 vs Oregon W 78 - 67
Dec 4, 1976 vs Iowa State W 115 - 80
Dec 7, 1976 at Utah L 100 - 96
Dec 11, 1976 at San Diego State W 118 - 113
Dec 17, 1976 vs North Dakota W 112 - 81
Dec 18, 1976 vs Idaho W 135 - 78
Dec 21, 1976 vs Murray State W 104 - 77
Dec 22, 1976 vs Oklahoma W 100 - 89
Dec 28, 1976 vs Eastern Michigan W 109 - 85
Dec 29, 1976 vs St. Mary's (CA) W 104 - 81
Jan 3, 1977 vs Colorado W 113 - 91
Jan 7, 1977 vs New Mexico W 121 - 96
Jan 8, 1977 vs Cal State Northridge W 112 - 72
Jan 11, 1977 vs Northern Arizona W 132 - 90
Jan 21, 1977 vs UC Santa Barbara W 113 - 69
Jan 22, 1977 vs Pepperdine W 85 - 80
Feb 1, 1977 at Bradley W 107 - 106
Feb 3, 1977 at Illinois State L 88 - 84
Feb 5, 1977 vs Rutgers (neutral location) W 89 - 88
Feb 10, 1977 vs Denver W 106 - 84
Feb 12, 1977 vs Louisville W 99 - 96
Feb 17, 1977 vs UT - Pan American W 135 - 106
Feb 19, 1977 vs Portland State W 112 - 96
Feb 24, 1977 at Denver W 99 - 82
Mar 1, 1977 vs Hawaii W 124 - 84
Mar 5, 1977 at Pepperdine W 117 - 94
NCAA First Round
Mar 12, 1977 vs USF (neutral location) W 121 - 95
NCAA Sweet Sixteen
Mar 17, 1977 vs Utah (neutral location) W 88 - 83
NCAA Elite Eight
Mar 19, 1977 vs Idaho State (neutral location) W 107 - 90
NCAA Final Four
Mar 26, 1977 vs North Carolina (neutral location) L 84 - 83