“Sudden” Sam Smith, Years: 1975 to 1977, Career highlights: Starred on the “Hardway Eight” team that went 29-3 and reached UNLV’s first NCAA Final Four in 1977.
UNLV Basketball
Jackie Robinson, Years: 1973 to 1978, Career highlights: Ranks 10th in UNLV career rebounds with 669 and 19th in scoring with 1,258 points.
Mark Wade, Years: 1985 to 1987, Career highlights: Had UNLV season record 406 assists in 1986-87 and ranks No. 4 in career assists with 689.
George Ackles, Years: 1988-89, 1990-91 Career highlights: The center was one of four players to start every game in 1990-91, when the Rebels finished 34-1, with the loss coming in the Final Four.
Anthony Jones, Years: 1984 to 1986, Career highlights: Georgetown transfer scored 1,098 points in two seasons to rank 29th at UNLV.
Jarvis Basnight, Years: 1985 to 1988, Career highlights: Started on the 1986-87 team that reached the NCAA Final Four and finished 37-2.
Jimmie Baker, Years: 1972 to 1974, Career highlights: Scored 941 points in 51 games for a career average of 18.4, sixth best in UNLV history.
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