Just when it appeared Derrick Jasper was on the verge of finally getting comfortable on the basketball court again, the UNLV junior guard suffered what could be a major setback.
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When junior guard Derrick Jasper crumpled to the court with a knee injury late in the first half, UNLV was faced with the possibility of suffering two major losses in one game.
Often judged on their production as a group, UNLV post players Brice Massamba, Matt Shaw and Darris Santee are like three guys sharing a one-bedroom apartment.
FORT WORTH, Texas — It took some time for Tre’Von Willis to show it, but what he’s doing now is what he always expected. Never has the UNLV junior guard played better basketball.
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UNLV knocked Texas Christian out of last season’s Mountain West Conference Tournament, and the Lady Rebels appeared poised Saturday to score another big upset over the same team.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Every time he packs his bags and takes his team on the road, UNLV coach Lon Kruger expects travel hassles. But airport delays are not among his concerns.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — In recent weeks, junior guard Tre’Von Willis and sophomore forward Chace Stanback have emerged as a strong scoring combination for UNLV. Both players reliably filled the role again Wednesday.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — While he sat out last season as a redshirt, Chace Stanback watched from a distance as UNLV took a few opponents for granted and was repeatedly embarrassed on the Mountain West Conference road.
On one of the best individual nights of junior Tre’Von Willis’ career, he was left with regret, and UNLV suddenly is reeling from one that got away.
Now appearing at the Improv inside Harrah’s … Jim Boylen.
With his athletic ability and variety of skills, UNLV freshman Anthony Marshall is capable of highlight-reel moments.
The formula for a successful league basketball season hasn’t changed since the Mountain West Conference was formed in 1999: Hold serve at home and try to steal a few road wins.
The UNLV women’s basketball team trailed 49-17 at halftime, and it didn’t get much better in the second half of a 70-41 Mountain West Conference loss to host San Diego State on Wednesday night.
They always want to know. The coach. The player. The fan. The usher. The janitor. The opponent.
Disappointed with his play, UNLV junior Tre’Von Willis began talking to himself. Usually that’s a bad sign for any player. … But a personal pep talk pointed Willis in the right direction, and he turned himself around and led the Rebels to a 76-66 comeback victory over San Diego State on Wednesday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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