Hicks scores 16 as UNLV defeats Pepperdine 80-59
Brooklyn Hicks scored 16 points off of the bench to lead the UNLV Rebels past the Pepperdine Waves 80-5918 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Out once again Whiting (undisclosed) won't be available for UNLV's tilt with Pepperdine on Wednesday night, Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Whiting didn't play last Thursday against Omaha, and he'll now miss his second straight contest. The guard played 11 minutes in the opener and eight minutes in game two, not scoring a point in either contest.
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Ruled out Wednesday Henley will not play in Wednesday's contest agianst Pepperdine, Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Henley appear to be dealing with a foot injury that will force him to sit out this contest. The junior guard has logged at least 20 minutes in each contest during this campaign and will aim to be available for Saturday's meeting with New Mexico State.
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Out vs. Pepperdine Whaley (back) is out against Pepperdine on Wednesday, Callie Fin of the Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Impact Whaley missed the Rebels' last game against Omaha. He played a combined 23 minutes in UNLV's previous two games as a backup forward. His next chance to suit up will come on Nov. 23 against New Mexico State.
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DNP Thursday Whiting (undisclosed) did not appear in Thursday's 80-69 win over Omaha.
Impact Whiting's absence was injury-related per the team's reporting as the 6-foot-3 junior missed his first game of the season. Whiting has seen a total of 19 minutes across UNLV's first two games, and he has yet to be fully integrated into the team after transferring over from Boise State. Whiting's next opportunity to suit up will come against Pepperdine on Wednesday, but his expected status moving forward is unknown.
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Hill's 17 help UNLV beat Omaha 80-69
Jalen Hill and Jeremiah Cherry scored 17 points each as UNLV beat Omaha 80-69 on Thursday6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game day: UNLV basketball back in action vs. Omaha UNLV basketball looks to get back in the win column on Thursday, when Kevin Kruger’s squad hosts Omaha at the Thomas & Mack Center (7 p.m.,...
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Not playing Thursday Whaley is out for Thursday's game against Omaha due to a back injury, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Grimala's report mentioned that Whaley's been dealing with a nagging back injury since preseason. He's played 23 minutes total in the first two games and now will be forced to sit. For now, he should be evaluated on a game-to-game basis until the team gives further clarity on a return.
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Thomas leads UNLV against Omaha after 22-point outing
UNLV hosts the Omaha Mavericks after Dedan Thomas Jr. scored 22 points in UNLV's 80-74 loss to the Memphis TigersNOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNLV basketball can't close in late loss to Memphis UNLV had Memphis on the ropes late in Saturday’s matinee showdown at the Thomas & Mack Center, holding a 61-56 lead with eight minutes to pl...
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Haggerty's 29 Points as Memphis hands UNLV its first loss, 80-74
Led by PJ Haggerty's 29 points, Memphis defeated UNLV 80-74NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game day: UNLV basketball faces early test vs. Memphis Coming off a season-opening win over Alabama State, UNLV basketball is back on the court for a Saturday showdown with Memphis (3 p.m., Mount...
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Efficient seven points Whaley (back) ended Monday's 93-79 win over Alabama State with seven points (3-3 FG, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 14 minutes.
Impact Whaley was somewhat limited with 14 minutes, but his seven points on three shots were highly efficient. He'll look to return in a bigger capacity against Memphis come Saturday.
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Thomas, Cherry lead UNLV basketball to opening win The UNLV basketball team got off to a good start on Monday, pulling away from Alabama State for a 93-79 win at the Thomas & Mack Center. It...
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Warmed up, not starting Whaley (back) is not included in the starting rotation for Monday's game against Alabama State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Whaley was observed going through warmups so could be coming off the bench if he's active. The senior forward will be replaced by D.J. Thomas in the starting five.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in season opener Hill (knee) is listed amongst UNLV's starting five ahead of Monday's opener against Alabama State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Hill will get the start for UNLV after suffering a season-ending injury in January. The 6-foot-6 senior started in seven games last season, averaging 10.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.1 steals on 29.9 minutes per game. Hill got out to a fast start last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury, and now it's time to see what the senior has left in the tank.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Starting season opener Thomas (ankle) is starting Monday's game versus Alabama State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Impact Thomas was previously ruled out for Monday's opener but he clearly made significant progress with his ankle injury in the last week. The sophomore is coming off an excellent season where he started 34 games and averaged 13.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 34.9 minutes per game.
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58 predictions for UNLV basketball in 2024-25 UNLV came so close to the NCAA Tournament last year, it colored much of the team’s offseason agenda, as head coach Kevin Kruger brought in a...
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Filling out the lineup: UNLV basketball roster projection 4.0 UNLV tips off the 2024-25 season on Monday, and it has been a long time coming. The countdown clock began in late March, as Kevin Kruger’s s...
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