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UNLV Runnin Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies speaks to the crowd gathered at Born and Raised for the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising event on Wednesday evening.

Rebels add another piece in junior transfer guard: UNLV quick hits:; Wed, Jun 1, 2016 (4:45 p.m.); By Taylor Bern; The Rebels’ roster is one man closer to completion as today UNLV announced the signing of transfer guard Jovan Mooring. Mooring, who will be eligible immediately with two years remaining, comes to UNLV …

UNLV Football coach Tony Sanchez speaks during an "It's On Us" event at UNLV's Cox Pavilion Thursday, April 7, 2016. The event was part of a national "It's On Us" week of action where students around the country host events aimed at preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors of sexual assault on college campuses.

UNLV football receives record donation: Rebels quick hits:; Friday, May 27, 2016; By Taylor Bern; An anonymous donor made the biggest contribution to UNLV football in program history, the university announced today. The donor gave UNLV $2 million specifically earmarked for football, just the third seven-figure donation the program has ...

UNLV Runnin Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies takes a selfie photo with a fan during the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising event at Born and Raised on Wednesday evening.

UNLV basketball notches 3 more commitments: Rebels quick hits: A freshman, a transfer and a grad transfer are heading to the Rebels; Wednesday, May 18, 2016; By Taylor Bern; On Tuesday night during a meet and greet at Born and Raised in Henderson, UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies told a bar full of supporters to expect some news soon about ...

UNLV Runnin Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies responds to interview questions from a fan during the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising event at Born and Raised on Wednesday evening.

Another Chicago player commits to Rebels; big man schedules visit: UNLV quick hits:; Thursday, May 12, 2016; By Taylor Bern; The Rebels picked up their second commit out of Illinois this week as shooting guard Zion Morgan this morning announced his decision …

UNLV Runnin Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies speaks to the audience during the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising event at Born and Raised on Wednesday evening.

Forward from Chicago commits to UNLV: Rebels quick hits:; Monday, May 9, 2016; By Taylor Bern; The Rebels’ roster continues to grow as 6-foot-7 forward Ben Coupet announced his commitment on Twitter this morning. The Chicago native was in Las Vegas for an official visit over the weekend.

New UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies appears before the media and invited guests Friday, April 22, 2016, offering his thoughts on the program’s future after the Nevada Board of Regents approved his contract.

UNLV basketball lands another commit in 6-foot-11 Africa native: Rebels quick hits:; Saturday, April 30, 2016; By Taylor Bern; The Rebels have another piece in place as big man Cheickna Dembele today committed to the program, multiple sources confirmed. Listed at 6-foot-11 and 220 pounds, Dembele was also getting interest from Michigan State and …

New UNLV basketball coach Marvin Menzies and his wife, Tammy, applaud Friday, April 22, 2016, as the Nevada Board of Regents approves his contract.

New UNLV coach Menzies left New Mexico State in great shape: Rebels Basketball:; Tuesday, April 26, 2016; By Mark Rudi, Las Cruces Sun-News (TNS); In addition to the on court success, Marvin Menzies' New Mexico State teams also had success off the court. His players graduated, the team's Academic Progress Rate is in good standing, the team grade point average was pretty solid and his players were out in the community with community service ...

UNLV's Kendal Keys, 84, takes a big hit from Boise State's Darian Thompson, 4, on a long pass play during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2015. .

Rebels game at Boise State will air on ESPN2: UNLV quick hits:; Monday, April 25, 2016; By Taylor Bern; UNLV will appear on ESPN2 when it travels to Boise State, it was announced today. The Rebels will kick off at 6 or 6:30 p.m. Las Vegas time on Friday, Nov. 18, in Boise, one of 10 non-Saturday games the Mountain West Conference revealed TV information for this morning.

UNLV guard Ike Nwamu (34) slams in a dunk off a fast break versus Colorado State late in their game at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday, February 13, 2016.

UNLV’s Nwamu to compete in dunk contest: Rebels Quick Hits:; Wednesday, March 30, 2016; By Taylor Bern; Ike Nwamu will punctuate his college career with a slam-dunk contest, it was announced this morning. The Rebel guard is one of eight senior dunkers selected for ...

UNLV forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr. is shown on the bench with a towel over his head after fouling out against Fresno State during their Mountain West Tournament quarterfinal game at the Thomas & Mack Center, Thursday, March 10, 2016.

Instant Analysis: UNLV puts up good fight against Fresno State, still not enough to extend season: ray brewer:; Thursday, March 10, 2016; By Ray Brewer; The UNLV basketball team’s season is over. The Rebels are missing the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season, falling 95-82 to Fresno State in the Mountain West quarterfinals ...

Southeast Missouri State coach Tony Samuel during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Oxford, Miss.

Rebels announce Tony Samuel as new defensive line coach: UNLV quick hits:; Wednesday, February 24, 2016; By Taylor Bern; Former New Mexico State coach Tony Samuel has joined UNLV’s staff as defensive line coach, Rebels coach Tony Sanchez announced today.

UNLV forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr. (33) watches from the bench during a game against South Dakota at the Thomas & Mack Center Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015.

UNLV’s Zimmerman sidelined indefinitely with sprained knee: Rebels Quick Hits:; Monday, February 8, 2016; By Taylor Bern; UNLV’s season of mishaps continues as freshman forward Stephen Zimmerman Jr. is out indefinitely because of a sprained knee, interim coach Todd Simon announced tonight.

UNLV head coach Tony Sanchez and his players get ready in the tunnel to meet San Jose State on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Rebels will host Jackson State and its marching band to kick off season: UNLV quick hits:; Monday, February 8, 2016; By Taylor Bern; UNLV football will open the 2016 season at home against Jackson State University, it was announced today. Equally important for entertainment purposes, Jackson State is bringing its marching band, too.

Daquan Cook is shown during the Rebels’ first basketball practice of the season at Mendenhall Center on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015, at UNLV.

UNLV lifts suspension for redshirt junior guard Daquan Cook: Cook was arrested on a DUI count in November and hasn't played for the Rebels since March 2014; Tuesday, December 29, 2015; By Taylor Bern; UNLV junior guard Daquan Cook has officially been cleared and is eligible for the first time all season following a November arrest on a count of ...

Philadelphia 76ers forward Christian Wood (35) grabs a rebound in front of Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during an NBA preseason game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Albany, N.Y. Philadelphia won 97-95.

Wood makes 76ers roster, becomes fifth Rebel currently in NBA: UNLV Quick Hits:; Tuesday, October 27, 2015; By Taylor Bern; Former Rebel Christian Wood left school early to play in the NBA, and despite going undrafted that’s exactly what he’ll do as the Philadelphia 76ers named him to ...