UNLV Basketball
If he felt some pressure in his first postseason game, UNLV freshman Anthony Marshall had no problem hiding it.
It led to a four-game winning streak to end the regular season and predictions that an NCAA Tournament berth was guaranteed before this Mountain West Conference Tournament commenced.
Except for a mid-February slump, UNLV’s basketball season has been as consistent as coach Lon Kruger’s demeanor, which is rooted in positive reinforcement.
There are two sides to what is commonly known as the NCAA Tournament “bubble,” and San Diego State coach Steve Fisher is probably on the inside of it today.
UNLV set rebounding records, grabbing 19 more than Wyoming, and watched the Cowgirls clang one free throw after another.
It took no time at all for Tre’Von Willis to forget what UNLV accomplished Saturday. By the time the final buzzer sounded, he was looking ahead.
During his two years at UNLV, Darris Santee has seen himself progress as a basketball player.