UNLV wasn’t included in the massive college basketball event coming to Las Vegas in 2027 ahead of the Final Four in 2028. The Rebels aren’t at that level — for now.
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Another member of Aces coach Becky Hammon’s staff is leaving to become the head coach of a WNBA team.
Abdusalem Adem, the 43-year-old husband and father who died in a house fire in southwest Las Vegas last week, was known for helping young men become skilled, headstrong, and well-rounded athletes.
UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger hopes all the local support for the school’s football team this year carries over when his season begins Monday.
The UNLV men’s basketball team will be without one key player — and maybe more — for Monday’s season opener against Alabama State.
The march to March Madness starts Monday, and UConn is the clear 8-1 betting favorite to three-peat as NCAA men’s basketball champions.
Allegiant Stadium will host two games between four college basketball powerhouses in 2027 as part of its preparation for the 2028 Final Four.
General manager Natalie Williams helped the Aces win two WNBA championships. She was hired shortly after coach Becky Hammon in 2022.
Aces star A’ja Wilson added another accolade to her impressive resume Tuesday, as it was announced her jersey will be retired by her alma mater.
The 2003-04 Detroit Pistons, who defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the Finals, are one of the biggest long shots in NBA history to win the title.
The Celtics are the clear favorites to repeat as NBA champions this season, which tips off Tuesday. But bettors are all over the Knicks, 76ers and Timberwolves.
UNLV point guard Dedan Thomas Jr. is often asked why he chose to eschew more lucrative offers to remain at his hometown school. Here’s his answer.
UNLV men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger believes his team can be in the conversation for great things this March if it plays to its potential.
UNLV received two first-place votes in the Mountain West preseason basketball poll, and sophomore guard Dedan Thomas Jr. was named an all-conference selection.
The UNLV women’s basketball team was picked to win another Mountain West title, but the Lady Rebels still have a chip on their shoulder regarding the NCAA Tournament.
