UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS NEWS

Is UNLV basketball building an NIT résumé? Does the UNLV basketball team have an alternate path to the postseason? The Scarlet and Gray are certainly facing long odds to reach the NCA...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Isaiah Cottrell - Remains out Cottrell (foot) didn't play once again in the win against Air Force.

Impact Cottrell has yet to play since Nov. 26 due to a foot injury. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Utah State, although there is no indication of his return timetable.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rodriguez - Expected to be out Friday Rodriguez (undisclosed) is expected to be out during UNLV's home game Friday against the Air Force.

Impact Rodriguez will have sat out UNLV's last three games scheduled across February. Currently, the Rebels are expected to host Utah State on March 1. Rodriguez will receive almost a week of rest before their first game next month.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Parquet - Expected to be out Friday Parquet (knee) is expected to be out during UNLV's home game Friday against the Air Force.

Impact Parquet will have sat out UNLV's last two games scheduled across February. Currently, the Rebels are expected to host Utah State on March 1. Parquet will receive almost a week of rest before their first game next month.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lindy La Rocque leads homegrown UNLV to new heights

UNLV women’s basketball coach Lindy La Rocque might be the exception as the coach who stays at a mid-major even if Power Five athletic directors try to lure her away

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shane Nowell - Scores 14 points Nowell ended Sunday's 73-69 loss to Boise State with 14 points (4-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes.

Impact Nowell did well during his first game started as a collegiate athlete. He scored more than 10 points for the first time and did so without a bad field goal percentage. Thus, it would not be surprising if the UNLV team continues having Nowell as part of its starting lineup until Eli Parquet (knee) returns.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV basketball is close but not good enough in loss at Boise State Sunday night’s meeting between UNLV and Boise State turned into the kind of game that good teams win. And a good team won it ...

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Jackie Johnson - Scores seven in return Johnson (undisclosed) amassed seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 12 minutes during Sunday's 73-69 loss to Boise State.

Impact Johnson missed the last seven games for an unspecified reason but appeared off the bench during Sunday's narrow loss. He's had an inconsistent role as a reserve for most of the season but should be available moving forward.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Nowell - Starting Sunday Nowell is starting Sunday's game against Boise State.

Impact Nowell came off the bench in his first 12 appearances of the season and averaged 3.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game. However, he'll draw the start since Eli Parquet (undisclosed) appears to be out.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Parquet - Not warming up Sunday Parquet (knee) isn't warming up ahead of Sunday's game against Boise State, according to Paloma Villicana of FOX5 Las Vegas.

Impact Parquet started the last seven games for UNLV, but it appears likely that he'll be unavailable Sunday due to his left knee, which he was getting work on pre-game. Justin Webster would likely see increased work.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rodriguez - Not warming up Sunday Rodriguez (undisclosed) isn't warming up for Sunday's game against Boise State, Steve Cofield of ESPN reports.

Impact Rodriguez was unavailable Tuesday against San Jose State, and it appears likely that he'll be sidelined for a second consecutive game. If he's held out, his next chance to suit up will be Friday against Air Force.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scuffling UNLV basketball facing tough test at Boise State Is the season slipping away from UNLV? Kevin Kruger’s squad has lost two in a row and now sits in seventh place in the Mountain West standin...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

UNLV basketball adjusting to life without turnovers The UNLV basketball team has lost its identity. Earlier in the year, when things were good — when the Scarlet and Gray ripped off 10 straigh...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Elijah Parquet - Currently sidelined Parquet didn't practice Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, per Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun.

Impact UNLV's head coach Kevin Kruger said Parquet's availability status is unknown now. Until further notice, it will be between questionable and doubtful before the Rebels are expected to play at Boise State on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rodriguez - Won't play Tuesday Rodriguez (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's game versus San Jose State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Rodriguez will miss his third game of the season due to an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Boise State.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Muoka - Rejoins starting five Muoka is in the starting lineup Tuesday against San Jose State.

Impact Muoka came off the bench the past eight games but will return to the starting lineup after he posted 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 20 minutes Saturday against San Diego State. He's averaged 5.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks over 20.1 minutes across his 17 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Iwuakor - Moves back to bench Iwuakor isn't in the Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun for Tuesday's game versus San Jose State.

Impact Iwuakor will come off the bench for the first time since Jan. 14. He is averaging 3.4 points and 3.9 rebounds in 18.4 minutes across 25 games this season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Webster - Gets starting nod Webster is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus San Jose State.

Impact Webster will make his 13th start of the season Tuesday. He is averaging 7.9 points and 2.2 rebounds in 25 games in 2022-23.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rodriguez - Has undisclosed injury Rodriguez has an undisclosed injury, according to Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun.

Impact According to Grimala, Rodriguez is "playing through some [undisclosed] stuff" that prevented him from practicing fully Monday. He will have a questionable status before the Rebels host San Jose State on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV ranked for first time in 29 years; South Carolina No. 1

The UNLV women are ranked No. 23 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EJ Harkless - Leads team in scoring Harkless chipped in 24 points (5-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 11-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 29 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 82-71 loss to San Diego Stat...

Impact The senior continues to impress including a 24 point outing in Saturday's loss to San Diego State. Harkless has been sensational shooting over 50 percent from three-point range as well. Expect him to continue to be a primary scorer for the remainder of the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keshon Gilbert - Impresses despite loss Gilbert totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 26 minutes during Saturday's 82-71 loss to San Diego State.

Impact The sophomore was second in scoring for Rebels with 19 points in Saturday's loss to San Diego State. This marked his fourth straight game with double-digit scoring outings, averaging 16 points within that stretch. Expect more explosive gameplay from the guard moving forward.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego State's domination of UNLV continues in 82-71 Viejas victory SAN DIEGO — If you're looking for a single moment that defined San Diego State's torrid first half against UNLV on Saturday afternoon, that...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UNLV basketball can't keep up in one-sided loss at San Diego State With less than four minutes remaining in UNLV’s 82-71 loss at San Diego State, senior Luis Rodriguez was subbed out and made his way to the...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Seiko makes 6 3-pointers, No. 25 SDSU beats UNLV 82-71

Adam Seiko scored all 18 points on 3-pointers and Matt Bradley added 17 points for No. 25 San Diego in its 82-71 win over UNLV

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS