UNLV Men's Basketball

Local prep with UNLV offer poised to have a big summer: Rebels basketball: Ray Smith, a class of 2015 forward, has offers from three schools with many more expected as he hits the summer circuit; Fri, May 24, 2013 (2 a.m.); By Taylor Bern; Ray Smith could tell there was more inside himself if he just worked a little harder to find it.

Rebel gets up-close look at the teams that may select him in June's NBA Draft: Analysis: Anthony Bennett attended the NBA Draft lottery, and now we have a better idea where the big man and Gorman forward Shabazz Muhammad may get drafted; Wednesday, May 22, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The next time he’s interviewed on national TV, Anthony Bennett will likely be without an arm sling, the better to pick up and put on the official NBA Draft hat of the team that selects him June 27 in New York City.

Football ticket sales at the top of UNLV interim athletic director's priorities: Rebels athletics: Tina Kunzer-Murphy is charged with keeping the department headed on the right course until a full-time hire comes in this fall; Tuesday, May 21, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The UNLV interim athletic director will be expected to do everything within their power to improve football ticket sales, maintain good relations and be helpful to every coaching staff, then step out of the way when the full-time hire comes in. That all sounds just fine to Tina Kunzer-Murphy, whom the university announced Monday would fill the position effective July 1.

UNLV announces former bowl director as interim athletic director: Rebels athletics:; Monday, May 20, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Tina Kunzer-Murphy will be the UNLV interim athletic director effective July 1, 2013, UNLV President Neal Smatresk announced Monday.

Sunday's commencement caps nice run of success for athletics' academics: Rebels: Despite heavy turnover among the academic support staff, the Rebels have posted stellar GPA and progress numbers lately; Friday, May 17, 2013; By Taylor Bern; At UNLV athletic department meetings, when head coaches from all of the sports would gather with administrators to discuss the topic of the day, Rebels Athletic Director Jim Livengood gave that pole position to academics.

Interim AD announcement coming soon; full-time likely in the fall: UNLV athletics: UNLV President Neal Smatresk said he's close to naming an interim athletic director to fill in after Jim Livengood retires June 30; Wednesday, May 15, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The Rebels could announce their interim athletic director as soon as next week, UNLV President Neal Smatresk said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the full-time replacement is looking like a decision for the fall.

Mountain West partners with ROOT Sports for new regional TV deal: UNLV athletics: ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain will produce about 35 live league games this year. The channel is available locally on DirecTV but not Cox Communications; Wednesday, May 15, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV fans may miss out on some televised games this season, depending on their cable provider.

Rebels basketball adds class of 2015 guard to list of scholarship offers: Analysis: Three locals are among the five preps who currently hold offers from UNLV; Friday, May 10, 2013; By Taylor Bern; If everyone stayed put, the UNLV basketball coaching staff would be in for a very relaxing summer. If only things were that simple. A new scholarship offer shows the staff is already working ahead, plus there’s a clue about possible changes coming after next season.

Battle for the Cannon, 2 other UNLV games to appear on ESPN networks: The Oct. 26 game at UNR and a pair of November home games could appear on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU or ESPN3; Thursday, May 9, 2013; By Taylor Bern; The Battle for the Fremont Cannon and two other UNLV games will appear on ESPN networks this fall, the Mountain West announced Thursday afternoon.

Take 5: The most important tasks facing UNLV's next athletic director: Analysis: Overseeing the completion of two major projects and continuing the success in fundraising are keys for Jim Livengood's replacement; Thursday, May 9, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Speculation behind UNLV Athletic Director Jim Livengood’s sudden departure won’t likely die down soon. The official line is he’s retiring, though many suspect there may have been a push out that door.

Jim Livengood suddenly retires from his post at the helm of UNLV athletics: Livengood, 68, will step away on June 30 after three and a half years with the Rebels; Wednesday, May 8, 2013; By Taylor Bern; He’s retiring, but Jim Livengood isn’t tired. That was the message from the UNLV athletic director who on Wednesday announced he would step away after three and a half years with the university. His decision is effective June 30.

UNLV's Moser says he will transfer to Oregon: Rebels basketball: The junior forward and former leading scorer thanks UNLV for changing his life but opts to go closer to home; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Mike Moser will transfer to Oregon, the junior forward told the Sun Tuesday afternoon. The Portland, Ore., native was considering Oregon, Washington and Gonzaga. He called all three of those coaches to tell them the news.

Anthony Bennett needs shoulder surgery; draft stock not expected to slide: unlv quick:; Tuesday, May 7, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Anthony Bennett will miss the NBA Summer League because of shoulder surgery but the injury is not expected to affect his status as a top 10 draft pick. Bennett’s agent, Jeff Schwartz, confirmed a report to ESPN’s Chad Ford that Bennett will get surgery Wednesday for a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder. He’ll be out four months, forcing him to miss predraft workouts and the NBA Summer League. Bennett likely would have played those Summer League games on UNLV’s campus, though some teams also compete in Orlando, Fla.

UNLV headlines the field at 2013 Las Vegas Classic: Rebels quick hits: The Rebels last holiday tournament at Orleans Arena ended with a victory against North Carolina. This year's is Dec. 22-23; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; UNLV basketball knows it’s staying home for the Christmas holiday, and now it’s just waiting to see exactly who it will play. The Rebels headline the field for the 13th annual Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, which will be played Dec. 22-23 at Orleans Arena.

LDS missionary eager to begin UNLV basketball career: Rebels basketball: 2011 signee Dantley Walker is nearing the end of his two years in the Washington area and the start of a different type of work; Friday, May 3, 2013; By Taylor Bern; Two years removed from his commitment to UNLV, Dantley Walker today seems almost as much a rumor as a member of the Rebels’ incoming recruiting class. The others in that five-player haul are more tangible.