On the eve of UNLV’s version of “The Decision,” Reggie Theus coached an NBA game in Denver and Dave Rice watched TV with his family at their home in Provo, Utah.
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UNLV president Neal Smatresk shot down reports today that Larry Brown is a candidate to be the Rebels’ basketball coach.
After interviewing to be UNLV’s next basketball coach, Reggie Theus called the process “positive.” But he’s uncertain if the result will be favorable for him.
Four candidates are officially in the running to be UNLV’s next basketball coach. But the perception is that’s a smoke screen, and when it clears only Dave Rice and Reggie Theus will be seriously considered.
In his search for a basketball coach, UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood said he is working around the clock and considering several candidates. The Rebels’ replacement for Lon Kruger might be announced as soon as Tuesday.
Two former UNLV basketball players, Dave Rice and Reggie Theus, are candidates to be the program’s next coach. Larry Johnson wants his name added to the short list.
HOUSTON — The lobby at the downtown Hilton here Saturday afternoon was full of what college basketball coaches refer to as lounge lizards. They’re not talking about John Calipari and Jim Calhoun.
As reports spread Friday that coach Lon Kruger was leaving UNLV for Oklahoma, Carlos Lopez said he initially considered the calendar. The date was April 1. “I really thought it was an April Fools’ joke,” the Rebels’ freshman forward said.
