UNLV Basketball

Illini eager to meet one of their own

By Adam Hill/ RJ

March 14, 2011 - 1:02 amMarch 14, 2011 - 1:02 am

Once the relief of seeing its name pop up as a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament subsided, Illinois set its sights on a team it hadn’t seen much of that is coached by a man the program knows well.

If UNLV wins, Kansas always awaits

March 14, 2011 - 1:01 amMarch 14, 2011 - 1:01 am

Rebels get at-large NCAA berth; will play Illinois on Friday in Tulsa, Okla.

By Matt Youmans/ RJ

March 13, 2011 - 1:36 pmMarch 13, 2011 - 1:36 pm

UNLV has received an at-large berth in the NCAA Tournament. The No. 8 Rebels will play No. 9 Illinois on Friday in Tulsa, Okla., in the Southwest region. Gametime TBA.

As usual, Aztecs show superior finishing kick

March 12, 2011 - 2:06 amMarch 12, 2011 - 2:06 am

UNLV basketball fans can take solace today: Should the Rebels meet San Diego State a fourth time this season, it would be no sooner than the Final Four.