RANKING THE REBELS: 33 – Danny Tarkanian
DANNY TARKANIAN
Years: 1981 to 1984
Career highlights:
■ Ranks second to Greg Anthony in career assists with 837 and tied with Freddie Banks for fourth in career steals with 184.
■ Scored 630 points in 95 games and led the team in assists and steals in all three seasons.
■ Played point guard for coach Jerry Tarkanian as the Rebels compiled a 77-19 record.
Quotable: "Playing as the coach's son you get extremes on both sides. When we were 20-10 and I came in as the starter, I caught some heat. When we were 24-0 and ranked No. 1, I was getting more credit than I deserved." -- Danny Tarkanian
Currently: Was a 2010 Republican primary candidate for U.S. senator in Nevada. Also has practiced law and been in the real estate business.
The Review-Journal counts down the top 100 players in UNLV basketball history, 20 years after the Rebels' NCAA championship season in 1989-90.
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