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RANKING THE REBELS: 17 – Bob Florence

BOB FLORENCE

Years: 1971 to 1974

Career highlights:

■ Ranks 11th with 1,674 career points and fourth in free throws made (432).

■ Averaged career-high 24.6 points in 1972-73. Career average of 21.7 ranks third behind Elburt Miller and J.R. Rider. Had two 43-point games.

■ First-team all-conference three times.

■ Played on coach Jerry Tarkanian’s first UNLV team that finished 20-6 in 1973-74.

Quotable: “I was a scorer. I wasn’t known for my long-range shooting. Scorers always find a way to score. I had a good career and I had no regrets. I enjoyed my time at college.” — Florence

Currently: Semi-retired in Las Vegas. Has written a book, worked as a TV sportscaster and invented casino games. Has a wife (Cynthia) and three sons (Brent, Brian and Robert.) Selected in the NBA and ABA drafts in 1974.

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