Nov. 29, 1999

LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Runnin' Rebels, 4-0, will travel to Charlotte, N.C., for the Food Lion MVP Classic on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4, at the Charlotte Colisuem (23,799), home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. The following is the classic format: Friday, Dec. 3 -- Princeton vs. UNLV, 4 p.m. (PST), No. 2 North Carolina vs. College of Charleston, 6 p.m. (PST). Saturday, Dec 4 -- Consolation/Championship Game, 4/6 p.m. (PST).

All Runnin' Rebel games will be carried live on ESPN 920 AM. Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick will call the action all season long. Rebel Radio Pregame will begin at 2 p.m. with Tony Cordasco, Ruben Herrera and Derek Roy. The pregame show with Ken and Gondo will begin at 3 p.m. (PST). For home games, fans can bring their radio to the game and tune in to ESPN's radio broadcast inside the Thomas & Mack Center on 99.5 FM. Radio broadcasts can be heard on the internet at www.unlvrebels.com.

TELEVISION: The Food Lion MVP Classic will be broadcast by RAYCOM and be shown in Las Vegas on KFBT Channel 33, Cable 6. Marty Brennaman and Dan Bonner will call the action.

RADIO/TV SHOW INFO: "Game Time with UNLV Hoops" television show will be shown every Sunday on KLAS TV-8 at 4:30 p.m. (begins Sunday, Dec. 5). The show, with Head Coach Bill Bayno and host Chris Maathuis, features previews of upcoming opponents and highlights of previous games.

"The Bill Bayno Radio Show" can be heard live every Tuesday from Gordon Biersch (located on 3987 Paradise Road) at 7 p.m. on ESPN 920 AM with hosts Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick. The weekly show, which can be heard on www.unlvrebels.com, features interviews and listener call-ins. Listeners are invited to call in to the show at (702) 365-9200. The next two coaches shows will air Tuesday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7.

In addition every Runnin' Rebel game can be heard live on Teamline by calling (800) 846-4700. The Runnin' Rebel team access code is 1094. LINEUPS: Here's a glance at the possible starters for each team.

PRINCETON TIGERS (1-3)

UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS (4-0)

TRAVEL ITINERARY: The team will depart to Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 1, and will stay at the Charlotte Executive Park Hilton (704) 527-8000. The team will return to Las Vegas on Sunday, Dec. 5.

INJURY REPORT: Athletic Trainer Dave Tomchek reports that junior guard Danny Brotherson has tendonitis in the left arch.

TICKET INFORMATION: Season tickets as well as individual game tickets are available for the 1999-2000 season. For season ticket information, call 895-UNLV and individual game tickets are available at the Thomas & Mack Center box office. Tickets are priced at $15, $12, $10 for reserved seats in the balcony. Fans can also purchase tickets through tickets.com at 888-464-2468.

TOYS FOR TOTS: The UNLV Athletics Department is sponsoring Toys for Tots Christmas Drive, by donating one ticket to the Runnin' Rebels vs. Cal Poly game on Tuesday, Dec. 21, per toy donated by a staff member, to a local children's charity. Fans can also bring a unwrapped toy and receive a free general admission ticket to the UNLV-Cal Poly game.

REBEL BASKETBALL LUNCHEONS: The Rebel basketball luncheons featurning Bill Bayno will be held six times this season at noon at the Si Redd Room in the Thomas & Mack Center. Admittance is free to working media.

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE:

UNLV vs. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE RECAP: The Runnin' Rebels opened their 42nd season of basketball against Mississippi Valley State on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV defeated MVSU 99-73 to improve to 5-0 in home openers under head coach Bill Bayno. The Delta Devils jumped out to a 4-0 lead (19:34). UNLV then went on a 26-8 run to lead 26-12 (12:56). The pace was up and down as UNLV led 36-18 with 8:43 left in the first half. MVSU cut the deficit to nine points at 42-33 (5:01). UNLV then scored seven straight points to lead 49-33 (2:26). UNLV took a halftime lead of 52-38. UNLV shot .600 (21-for-35) from the field in the opening half. Senior point guard Mark Dickel took control of the game for UNLV in the second half. Dickel recorded his first career triple-double with 17 points (5-for-9 FG), a career-high 10 rebounds and tied his career-high with 12 assists in 32 minutes. It was the first triple-double by a UNLV player since Stacey Augmon on Feb. 2, 1991, against Rutgers (27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists). Augmon also recorded a triple-double against Providence on Jan. 16, 1988 (21, 10, 10). The closest the Delta Devils got in the second half was eight points at 55-47 (15:25). UNLV then took control the rest of the way. UNLV went on a 16-5 run to lead by 19 points (71-52, 10:59). UNLV later increased the margin to 25-points at 87-62 (4:57). Junior center Kaspars Kambala led UNLV with 21 points (8-for-10 FG) and junior guard Trevor Diggs added 13 (5-for-13 FG, 2-for-5 3PFG) and sophomore forward Chris Richardson had a solid overall game with a career-high 11 points, with 6 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and 3 steals. Guard Dewayne Jefferson led MVSU with a game-high 23 points. UNLV shot .581 (38-for-62) from the field and MVSU shot .330 (29-for-88). UNLV shot .273 (3-for-11) from 3-point range and MVSU shot .156 (5-for-32). UNLV shot .615 (24-for-39) from the line and MVSU shot .400 (10-for-25). UNLV outrebounded MVSU 50-48.

UNLV vs. FAIRFIELD RECAP: The Runnin' Rebels improved to 2-0 with a 92-68 victory over Fairfield on Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV never trailed in the game and the score was tied twice at 12-12 (15:24) and 16-16 (13:03). UNLV went on a 19-8 run to take a 35-24 lead with 5:45 left in the first half. Fairfield cut the deficit to seven points at 40-33 (3:09) and UNLV scored the final three points to take a 43-33 halftime lead.

UNLV continued its hot shooting from the field in the young season in the second half. UNLV outscored Fairfield 49-35 and shot .588 (20-for-34) from the field. The Runnin' Rebels outscored the Stags 9-2 to lead 52-35 with 17:35 left. UNLV then increased the lead to 24-points at 77-53 at 7:49. UNLV's biggest lead of the game was 28 points at 92-64 (3:35). Junior guard Trevor Diggs led UNLV with 19 points (7-for-17 FG, 5-for-7 3PFG), 13 in the second half. Junior guard Kenny Dye scored 15 points off the bench (6-for-10 FG) and senior point guard Mark Dickel added 11 and 7 assists. The 7 assists gives Dickel 515 career which ranks him fifth on UNLV's all-time list. Forward Jermaine Clark led Fairfield with a game-high 22 points. UNLV shot .551 (38-for-69) from the field and are shooting .565 (74-for-131) over the first two games of the season. Fairfield shot .353 (24-for-68). UNLV shot .400 (8-for-20) from 3-point range and Fairfield .261 (6-for-23). UNLV shot .471 (8-for-17) from the line and Fairfield .737 (14-for-19). UNLV outrebounded Fairfield 49-33.

UNLV vs. UNR RECAP: UNLV improved its record to 3-0 on the season with a 98-79 victory over UNR on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the Thomas & Mack Center. The team continued its hot shooting from the field. The Rebels shot .542 (39-for-72) from the field, .615 (24-for-39) in the second half. For the season, UNLV is shooting .557 (113-for-203) from the field. The first half was close between UNR and UNLV. The Runnin' Rebels biggest lead of the first half was 12 points at 24-12. UNR cut the deficit to 32-28 with 3:46 to play. UNLV led 41-35 at halftime. UNLV came out in the second half and outscored UNR 57-44. It was the most points scored in one half by UNLV since they scored 60 points in the first half against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14, 1998. UNLV went on a 21-9 run to lead 62-44 (12:47). UNLV's biggest lead of the game was 24 points at 92-68 with 3:25 to play. Junior center Kaspars Kambala sparked UNLV in the second half with 9 points and 9 rebounds. He recorded his 14th career double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Junior guard Trevor Diggs led UNLV with a season and game-high 20 points (8-for-16 FG). Five UNLV players scored in double figures. Junior guard Danny Brotherson scored a season-high 18 (7-for-10), 11 in the first half, senior guard Mark Dickel added 16 and a career-high 14 assists in 35 minutes and sophomore forward Chris Richardson tied his career-high with 11. UNR was led by guard Adrian McCullough with 16 and guard Terrance Green added 15. UNR shot .356 (26-for-73) from the field. UNLV shot .300 (6-for-20) from 3-point range and UNR .308 (8-for-26). UNLV shot .737 (14-for-19) from the line and UNR .826 (19-for-23). UNLV outrebounded UNR 46-41.

UNLV vs. GEORGETOWN RECAP: The Runnin' Rebels improved to 4-0 on the season and the opening homestand with a 85-69 victory over Georgetown on Sunday, Nov. 28. UNLV played four games over the first 10 days of the season. Georgetown broke out to an early lead of 11-4 at 16:19. UNLV then scored 15 unanswered points to lead 19-11 (13:04). The Hoyas came back and tied the score at 21-21 (10:19). The score was tied again at 26-26 (5:22) and Georgetown led 33-29 at halftime. UNLV came out and played an inspired second half. Junior guard Trevor Diggs led the attack by scoring 24 of his game and season-high 27 points. UNLV outscored Georgetown 56-36 in the half and marked the second straight game that UNLV scored 50 or more (57 vs. UNR) points in the second half. Georgetown held its last lead at 39-38 (16:30). UNLV then went on a 18-7 run to lead 56-46 (9:50). UNLV increased the lead to 65-51 with 5:11 to play. UNLV continued its balanced scoring attack with five players in double figures. Diggs had 27 (6-for-24 FG, 12-for-15 FT) and a season-high 5 steals, junior center Kaspars Kambala recorded his second straight double-double (15th career) with 15 points (6-for-10 FG) and 10 rebounds, senior guard Mark Dickel added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, junior guard Danny Brotherson recorded his first double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds and sophomore forward Chris Richardson added 10 and tied his career-high with 7 rebounds. Georgetown was led by guard Kevin Braswell with 14 points. UNLV shot .362 (25-for-69) from the field and Georgetown shot .452 (28-for-62). UNLV shot .294 (5-for-17) from 3-point range and Georgetown .111 (2-for-18). UNLV shot .750 (30-for-40) from the line and Georgetown .367 (11-for-30). UNLV outrebounded the Hoyas 55-39, 21-11 on the offensive boards.

PRINCETON: The Tigers are 1-3 on the season.

SERIES HISTORY: UNLV leads the series against Princeton 2-1. The Tigers defeated UNLV 69-57 on March 12, 1998, in the NCAA East Regional in Hartford, Conn. in the last meeting between the two schools.

PRINCETON HEAD COACH BILL CARMODY: He is in his fourth season at Princeton and his record is 74-17 (.813).

UNLV vs. THE IVY LEAGUE: UNLV has an all-time record of 3- 1 (.750) against the Ivy League: vs. Columbia (1-0), Princeton (2-1).

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON: The Cougars are 2-0 on the season. They defeated Tennessee Wesleyan 75-48 (Nov. 19) and Coker 54-45 (Nov. 23). College of Charleston was 28-3 overall last season and 16-0 in the Southern Conference.

SERIES HISTORY: UNLV and College of Charleston have never met.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON HEAD COACH JOHN KRESSE: He is in his 21st season and his record is 495-121 (.804).

NORTH CAROLINA: The second-ranked (by AP) Tar Heels are 3-0 on the season. North Carolina captured the Maui Invitational with victories over USC 82-65 (Nov. 22), Georgetown 85-79 (Nov. 23) and No. 21 Purdue, 90-75 (Nov. 24).

SERIES HISTORY: North Carolina leads the series against UNLV 2-0. The Tar Heels defeated UNLV 84-83 on March 26, 1977, in the NCAA Final Four at the Atlanta Omni. North Carolina defeated UNLV 65-60 on Dec. 1, 1985, in the Great Alaska Shootout.

NORTH CAROLINA HEAD COACH BILL GUTHRIDGE: He is in his third season and his record is 61-14 (.813).

UNLV VS. THE ACC: UNLV has an all-time record of 12-9 (.571) against the Atlantic Coast Conference: vs. Clemson (1-0), Duke (2-1), Florida State (1-0), Georgia Tech (1-0), Maryland (4-1), North Carolina (0-2), North Carolina State (2-2), Virginia (1-3).

RUNNIN' REBEL HEAD COACH BILL BAYNO: He is in his fifth season as the head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. He is UNLV's 10th head coach in the 42-year history of Rebel basketball. He has a career record of 72-52 (.581) at the helm of Runnin' Rebel basketball. He recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons (42-23 record over that stretch) in '96-97 and '97-98 and has guided UNLV to postseason play for three straight seasons (NIT in '96-97, NCAA in '97-98, NIT in '98-99). He has also recorded three straight .500 or better seasons (1996-99). In 1998-99, UNLV compiled an overall record of 16-13 and were the WAC Mountain Division Co-Champions. UNLV compiled an overall record of 22-10 in 1996-97 in Bayno's second season. UNLV more than doubled its win total from 1995-96 (10-16 record). In 1997-98, UNLV compiled an overall record of 20-13. The Runnin' Rebels had a remarkable run winning four games in five days in the WAC Tournament. UNLV posted victories over Hawai'i, Utah, Fresno State and New Mexico to capture the WAC Tournament championship and receive the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. UNLV reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 1990-91 season. UNLV faced eighth-ranked Princeton in the NCAA East Regionals in Hartford, Conn. Bayno served seven years as the associate head coach at the University of Massachusetts under John Calipari (former head coach of the NBA's New Jersey Nets). Other coaching experience includes: 1987-88: Assistant Coach, Baptist College (Charleston, SC), 1986-87: Graduate Assistant Coach, University of Kansas, 1985-86: Graduate Assistant Coach, Seton Hall University. Playing experience includes: 1980-82: Massachusetts and 1983-85: Sacred Heart University.

3-POINT GOALS: Since the 3-point field goal was adopted by the NCAA in 1986-87, UNLV has converted at least one 3-pointer in all 422 games played (counting 4 games this season). The Big West Conference experimented with the 3-point shot in the 1982-83, 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons. During that period, UNLV connected from 3-point range in 53 of 64 games. The UNLV streak for games in which it sank at least one 3-point shot stands at 435. The last time the Runnin' Rebels failed to make at least one 3-pointer came against Long Beach State on Jan. 25, 1986. NOTE: The other school with a consecutive 3-point streak over 400 is Vanderbilt with 414 (as of Nov. 29).

HOME OPENERS: UNLV improved to 34-8 (.809) in home openers and 5-0 under coach Bayno (defeated Cal State Northridge 80-56 on Nov. 25, 1995, defeated Cal State Northridge 61-59 on Nov. 23, 1996, defeated Loyola Marymount 96-81 on Nov. 15, 1997, defeated Sacred Heart 103-56 on Nov. 14, 1998, defeated Mississippi Valley State 99-73 on Nov. 19, 1999). UNLV is 16-1 in home openers at the Thomas & Mack Center. The only loss was against Cal State Fullerton, 82-80, on Dec. 17, 1994.

UNLV HOME RECORD: UNLV has a 54-19 (.739) record under head coach Bill Bayno at the Thomas & Mack Center.

A STATISTICAL COMPARISON: Here's a look at Princeton's and UNLV's statistical comparisons for 1999-2000.

NOTES: THE LAST TIME. . .UNLV scored 90 or more points in the first three games of the season. The last time a UNLV team scored 90 or more points in three straight games (during a season) was in the 1993-94 season (vs. UC Irvine, 1-11-94, W 101-79, vs. New Mexico State, 1-17-94, L 95-91 in OT, vs. UNR, 1-20-94, W 97-93). THE LAST TIME. . .UNLV began the season 4-0 was the 1996-97 season, Bill Bayno's second season. THE LAST TIME. . .UNLV began the season with a 5-0 record was in the 1992-93 season when UNLV won its first six games.

BALANCED SCORING: UNLV has five players averaging in double figures: Diggs (19.8), Dickel (14.5), Kambala (14.5), Brotherson (10.8), Richardson (10.0). UNLV had four players in double figures vs. Mississippi Valley State (Nov. 19), five vs. UNR (Nov. 24), five vs. Georgetown (Nov. 28).

PACIFICARE RUNNIN' REBEL ALL-MILLENNIUM TEAM: The UNLV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that basketball fans will have the opportunity to vote for the PacifiCare Runnin' Rebel All-Millennium Team. Voting will take place primarily on the athletics department website at www.unlvrebels.com in conjunction with FANSONLY. A ballot will also appear in the 1999-2000 Runnin' Rebel Official Yearbook and in the Rebel Nation (Nov. 2 edition). The contest will launch on the website on Tuesday, Nov. 2, and conclude on Wednesday, March 1.

Though this is only the 42nd season of men's basketball at UNLV, the push into the year 2000 offers a perfect chance to reflect on a program's storied past, honor its accomplishments and - most fun of all - select its best players in history.

Certain to spark friendly debate across the Las Vegas Valley, the naming of the all-time best Runnin' Rebels comes with just one catch - you get to decide. That's right, it is the fans who get to vote for the school's most dominating center, prolific shooting guard and effective forward.

Brought to you by the UNLV athletics department, the FANSonly Network and PacifiCare of Nevada, the election will see the best of the basketball bunch pared down to the ultimate Runnin' Rebel squad. Five players, one from each position, will be chosen from the 36 nominees provided along with any write-in candidates.

"Although UNLV basketball is a relatively young program, in just more than four decades of existence it has established a presence rivaling any school in the nation," Geri Martin, marketing manager for PacifiCare of Nevada, said. "Moreover, the Runnin' Rebels have become a vital part of our community. As we head into the next millenium, this is PacifiCare's way of helping honor some of the best to ever play the college game."

PacifiCare is one of the country's leading managed health care services companies. Primary operations include managed care products for Medicare beneficiaries and employer groups in nine states, serving approximately 3.6 million members.

Voting for the team is as simple as hitting a few buttons. You can click to pick! All five positions have at least seven candidates to choose from, each with biographical information available.

Voting closes on March 1. The PacifiCare Runnin' Rebel All-Millennium Team will be announced during ceremonies on Saturday, March 4, as part of UNLV's final regular-season home game against Mountain West Conference rival New Mexico.

From Elburt Miller, who scored 55 points in one game in 1967 to Shawn Marion, who was an NBA lottery pick in 1999, all the Runnin' Rebel greats are included on the ballot for your perusal. Now it's your job to pick just five.

"We hope all fans will get involved and vote for their all-time favorites," Martin said. "PacifiCare would like to thank not only those who had the greatest impact, but also all who ever donned a UNLV uniform. Thanks for putting Runnin' Rebel basketball on the map."

The following is the list for the All-Millennium Team: Center - George Ackles (1988-91), Richie Adams (1981-85), Jimmie Baker (1972-74), Lewis Brown (1973-77), David Butler (1988-90), Keon Clark (1996-98), Elmore Spencer (1990-92). Power Forward - Jarvis Basnight (1985-86), Armon Gilliam (1984-87), Glen Gondrezick (1973-77), Evric Gray (1990-93), Sidney Green (1979-83), Larry Johnson (1989-91), Jackie Robinson (1973-78). Small Forward - Larry Anderson (1979-83), Stacey Augmon (1987-91), Robert Florence (1971-74), Shawn Marion (1998-99), Elburt Miller (1966-68), Eddie Owens (1973-77), Gerald Paddio (1986-88), J.R. Rider (1991-93). Shooting Guard - Freddie Banks (1983-87), Dexter Boney (1991-93), Anderson Hunt (1988-91), Anthony Jones (1984-86), Reggie Manuel (1991-95), Sam Smith (1975-77), Tony Smith (1976-79). Point Guard - Greg Anthony (1988-91), Michael Burns (1978-82), Robert Smith (1974-77), Ricky Sobers (1973-75), Danny Tarkanian (1981-84), Reggie Theus (1975-78), Mark Wade (1985-87).

RUNNIN' REBELS EARLY SIGNINGS: UNLV announced the early period signings for the 2000-2001 season:

Omari Pearson F/6-8/Sr.
Crispus Attucks Charter School in York, Penn., Hometown: Wheaton, Ill.

*Lou Kelly F/6-5/So.
San Bernardino Valley, Hometown: San Bernardino, Calif. *resigned national letter-of-intent, eligible to play this season in December.

UNLV PLAYER-BY-PLAYER NOTES

DANNY BROTHERSON: Has appeared in four games and is averaging 10.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Scored 6 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in each of the first two games against Mississippi Valley State (Nov. 19) and Fairfield (Nov. 21). He dished out a season-high 8 assists in 23 minutes against Fairfield. Scored a season-high 18 points (7-for-10), 11 in the first half, against UNR on Nov. 24. Compiled his first UNLV career double-double with 13 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in a season-high 36 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Also dished out 6 assists and had 3 steals against the Hoyas. Averaging 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists over his last two games.

MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in four games and is averaging 14.5 points and 10.0 assists. Shooting .679 (19-for-28) from the field and .556 (5-for-9) from 3-point range. He was named the first-ever Mountain West Conference Player of the Week on Nov. 22. He recorded his first career triple-double in the season opener against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19. He scored 17 points (5-for-9 FG, 6-for-6 FT), recorded a career-high 10 rebounds and dished out 12 assists in 32 minutes. The triple-double was the first by a UNLV player since Stacey Augmon vs. Rutgers on Feb. 2, 1991 (27 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists). Scored 16 points (6-for-8 FG) and dished out a career-high 14 assists in 35 minutes (1 turnover) against UNR on Nov. 24. Scored 14 points, pulled down 6 rebounds and had 7 assists in a season-high 38 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. He has scored in double figures 17 times in his career and in all four games this season. Recorded his 12th career game with 10 or more assists against UNR.

UNLV's ALL-TIME ASSIST LEADERS:
1 - 838, Greg Anthony (1988-91)
2 - 837, Danny Tarkanian (1981-84)
3 - 689, Mark Wade (1985-87)
4 - 549, Dedan Thomas (1991-94)
5 - 536, Mark Dickel (1996 -

TREVOR DIGGS: The team's leading scorer with a 19.8 average. Shooting .400 (12-for-30) from 3-point tange. Scored 13 points in the season opener against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19. Scored 19 points, 13 in the second half against Fairfield on Nov. 21. He connected on a season-high 5 3-pointers (7 attempts) against the Stags in 25 minutes. Scored 20 points (8-for-16 FG), 13 in the second half, in 33 minutes against UNR on Nov. 24. Scored a season-high 27 points (6-for-24 FG, 12-for-15 FT), 24 in the second half, and had a season-high 5 steals in a season-high 37 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Averaging 23.5 points over the last two games.

SYLVESTER DOTSON: Appeared in four games and is averaging 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 35 minutes. Scored a season-high 5 points, a season-high 4 rebounds and a season-high 2 blocked shots and added 2 steals in 8 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21.

KENNY DYE: Appeared in four games and is averaging 7.5 points and is shooting .417 (10-for-24) from the field. Scored 7 points in 14 minutes in the season opener against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19. Scored a season-high 15 points (6-for-10 FG) off the bench and dished out 4 assists in 19 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21. Scored 8 points in 13 minutes against UNR on Nov. 24.

ISSIAH EPPS: Appeared in four games and is averaging 3.0 points and 4.8 rebounds. Shooting .750 (6-for-8) from the field and is the team-leader with 5 blocked shots. Scored 6 points and pulled down 5 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 12 minutes against Mississippi Valley State in the season opener on Nov. 19. Pulled down 4 rebounds in 11 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21. Scored 4 points and pulled down 5 rebounds with 2 blocked shots in 11 minutes against UNR on Nov. 24. He pulled down 4 rebounds in 12 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Has appeared in 57 career games and has 65 career blocked shots.

DALRON JOHNSON: Appeared in four games and is averaging 5.8 points and 4.8 rebounds. Shooting .556 (10-for-18) from the field. Scored 4 points and 4 rebounds in his first collegiate start and game against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19. Scored a season-high 8 points (4-for-6 FG) in 19 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21. Scored 5 points and 5 rebounds in 15 minutes against UNR on Nov. 24. Scored 6 points and pulled down a season-high 8 rebounds (5 offensive) and 2 steals in a season-high 25 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28.

KASPARS KAMBALA: Appeared in four games and is the team's second-leading scorer with a 14.5 average and team's leading rebounder with a 8.5 average. Shooting .600 (24-for-40) from the field. Scored 21 points (8-for-10 FG) in 26 minutes in the season opener against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19. Pulled down 6 rebounds in each of the first two games against MVSU and Fairfield (Nov. 21). Recorded his 14th career double-double with 13 points (6-for-10 FG) and 12 rebounds in 26 minutes against UNR on Nov. 24. Established career highs with 3 assists and 3 steals against the Wolf Pack. Recorded his 15th career double-double with 15 points (6-for-10 FG) and 10 rebounds against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Has scored 20 or more points nine times in his career and has scored in double figures in 38 of 58 career games. Averaging 14.0 points and 11.0 rebounds over his last two games.

CHRIS RICHARDSON: Appeared in four games and is averaging 10.0 points and 5.3 rebounds. Shooting .696 (16-for-23) from the field. Played his best all around game in his UNLV career against Mississippi Valley State in the season opener on Nov. 19. Scored a career-high 11 points (4-for-4 FG) and pulled down 6 rebounds. Established a career-high with 3 blocked shots and recorded 3 steals in 15 minutes. Scored 8 points (4-for-6 FG) in 17 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21. Tied his career-high with 11 points (5-for-7 FG) in a career-high 19 minutes against UNR on Nov. 24. He had another solid game against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Scored 10 points (3-for-6 FG, 4-for-4 FT) and tied his career-high with 7 rebounds in 16 minutes against the Hoyas.

DONOVAN STEWART: Appeared in four games and is averaging 3.8 points and 2.0 rebounds. Scored 6 points and dished out 3 assists in 21 minutes against Mississippi Valley State in the season opener on Nov. 19. Scored 9 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 17 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21.

RUNNIN' REBEL BREAKDOWN: