Dec. 29, 1999

LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Runnin' Rebels, 8-2, will travel to No. 3 Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at 11:05 a.m. (PST) at the Shoemaker Center (13,176). UNLV then will return home to face High Point on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 7:35 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center (18,500). UNLV will open its inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference on Monday, Jan. 10, against BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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 on Sunday will begin at 9 a.m. (PST) with Tony Cordasco, Ruben Herrera and Derek Roy. The pregame show with Ken and Gondo will begin at 10 a.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: Sunday's game will be broadcast back to Las Vegas on COX Cable Metro Channel 48.

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. 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 on Monday, Jan. 3 and Tuesday, Jan. 11.

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.

CINCINNATI BEARCATS (10-1)

UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS (8-2)

TRAVEL ITINERARY: The team will leave on Thursday, Dec. 30, and will stay at Marriott Hotel (513) 487-3800. The team will return to Las Vegas after the game on Sunday, Jan. 2, arriving at 10:30 p.m.

INJURY REPORT: Athletic Trainer Dave Tomchek reports that junior guard Danny Brotherson has tendonitis in the left arch and junior guard Kenny Dye has a sprained right shoulder, which occurred in the Princeton game on Dec. 3. Dye has missed the last five games (vs. NC, APSU, Okla. St., Cal Poly, Eastern Kentucky) and is hopeful to return to practice within two weeks.

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.

PROMOTIONS: High Point vs. UNLV, Jan. 4: Beachballs, sponsored by Sherwin Williams, will be given out to the first 2,500 fans.

SATURDAY SPECIAL SEASON TICKET PLAN: The Saturday Special season ticket plan will be offered for five Saturday games over the remainder of the 1999-2000 home schedule. The special will offer lower level and balcony season tickets including scholarship donations at a 50 percent discount off regular season ticket prices. The games are: Jan. 22 vs. San Diego State at 7:35 p.m., Feb. 5 vs. Utah at 7:35 p.m., Feb. 12 vs. Wyoming at 7:35 p.m., Feb. 26 vs. Air Force at 7:35 p.m., March 4 vs. New Mexico at Noon in the regular season finale. For futher information, call 895-UNLV.

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. CAL POLY RECAP: UNLV defeated Cal Poly 104-82 on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV went over the century mark for the first time since the 1998-99 season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14, 1998 (W 103-56). UNLV scored 52 points in each half and had an outstanding performance by junior center Kaspars Kambala. He scored a career-high 31 points and pulled down a season-high 14 rebounds for his 18th career double-double and his fifth this season. Earlier in the day, he was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season. Cal Poly hung close to UNLV in the first half. Cal Poly led 17-16 at the 12:19 mark. UNLV then went on a 17-2 run over 4:15 to take a 33-19 lead (8:04). UNLV led 52-39 at halftime. UNLV came out strong in the opening minutes of the second half. UNLV went on another run of 18-6 to build its largest lead of the game of 25 points at 70-45 (14:39). UNLV had four players score in double figures. Besides Kambala, freshman forward Dalron Johnson scored a season-high 19 points, senior guard Mark Dickel and junior guard Trevor Diggs each recorded double digits in points and assists, with 18 and 10 and 12 and 11, respectively. Guard Mike Wozniak led Cal Poly with 26 points and center Chris Bjorklund added 17. UNLV shot .549 (45-for-82) from the field, marking the fifth time this season shooting 50 percent or better (5-0 record) and Cal Poly shot .437 (31-for-71). UNLV shot .250 (4-for-16) from 3-point range and Cal Poly .333 (8-for-24). UNLV shot .588 (10-for-17) from the line and Cal Poly .545 (12-for-22). UNLV outrebounded Cal Poly 52-35.

UNLV vs. EASTERN KENTUCKY RECAP: UNLV defeated Eastern Kentucky 87-80 on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at the Thomas & Mack Center to improve to 8-2 and 7-1 at home. UNLV jumped out to a quick start and took a 16-3 lead with 15:44 left in the first half. UNLV kept a consistent lead over the first 20 minutes and led 49-33 at halftime. UNLV scored the first six points of the second half and enjoyed its biggest lead of the game of 22 points at 55-33 (18:15). Eastern Kentucky fought back and trailed by 10 points at 70-60 with 9:22 left. EKU, which trailed 63-44 (13:08), went on a 28-11 run to trail by only two points at 74-72 with five minutes to play. The Colonels took its first and only lead of the night at 76-75 (1:53) on a basket by Will Morris. UNLV regained the lead at 77-76 (1:38) on a basket by junior center Kaspars Kambala. UNLV's defense tightened up and forced two turnovers. Junior guard Trevor Diggs made a layup off a rebound and converted the free throw to give UNLV a 80-76 lead with 1:13 left. Another steal by junior forward Donovan Stewart led to another layup by Diggs and UNLV led 82-76 with 54 seconds left. Kambala, who leads the Mountain West Conference in scoring with a 20.6 average, scored a game high 27 points. It was his fifth game of 20 or more points over the last six games. Diggs added 18 points, 5 assists and had 8 steals, which set the UNLV school record for most steals in one game. Senior point guard Mark Dickel had another strong game with 15 points and 6 assists. Guard Whitney Robinson led Eastern Kentucky with 20 points and Morris added 14. UNLV shot .484 (31-for-64) from the field and EKU .466 (27-for-58). UNLV shot .267 (4-for-15) from 3-point range and EKU .438 (7-for-16). UNLV shot .750 (21-for-28) from the line and EKU .704 (19-for-27). UNLV outrebounded EKU 37-34. Eastern Kentucky had 27 turnovers and UNLV recorded 15 steals.

CINCINNATI: The Bearcats are 10-1 on the season.

SERIES HISTORY: Cincinnati leads the series against UNLV 1-0. The Bearcats defeated UNLV 86-73 on Dec. 19, 1998, in the Las Vegas Shootout at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Halftime: Cincinnati 36, UNLV 33. Turnovers: Cincinnati 8 (Mickeal 2, Martin 2), UNLV 17 (Marion 4, Dickel 4). Blocked Shots: Cincinnati 7 (Martin 6), UNLV 3 (Epps 3). Steals: Cincinnati 9 (Martin 4), UNLV 7 (Daniels 4). Officials: Harrington, Zetcher, Shortnacy. Attendance: 15,424.

CINCINNATI HEAD COACH BOB HUGGINS: He is in his 11th season at Cincinnati and his record is 257-83 (.734) his career record over 19 seasons is 425-155 (.733).

UNLV vs. CONFERENCE USA: UNLV has an all-time record of 20-14 (.588) against Conference USA: vs. Alabama-Birmingham (2-0), Cincinnati (0-1), DePaul (3-0), Houston (2-6), Louisville (3-3), Marquette (2-2), Memphis (4-1), North Carolina-Charlotte (1-0), Southern Mississippi (1-0), Tulane (2-1).

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 76-54 (.585) 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 428 games played (counting 10 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 441. 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 421 (as of Dec. 28).

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 58-20 (.744) record under head coach Bill Bayno at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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

NOTES: UNLV has shot 50 percent or better from the field in five of 10 games...UNLV is 5-0 in those games...UNLV is 8-0 in games it has outrebounded its opponent and 0-2 when they have been outrebounded (vs. N.C. and OSU)...UNLV has placed four or more players in double figures in scoring in seven of 10 games: vs. Mississippi Valley State: four players - Kambala (21), Dickel (17), Diggs (13), Richardson (11), vs. UNR: five players - Diggs (20), Brotherson (18), Dickel (16), Kambala (13), Richardson (11), vs. Georgetown: five players - Diggs (27), Kambala (15), Dickel (14), Brotherson (130, Richardson (10), vs. North Carolina: four players - Kambala (20), Diggs (15), Dickel (14), Brotherson (12), vs. Austin Peay State: five players - Kambala (23), Dickel (14), Diggs (11), Dotson (11), Brotherson (10), vs. Oklahoma State: four players - Kambala (18), Dickel (14), Diggs (14), Johnson (13), vs. Cal Poly: four players - Kambala (31), Johnson (19), Dickel (18), Diggs (12).

DOUBLE DIGIT ASSISTS: Mark Dickel and Trevor Diggs each recorded double digit assist games against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. Diggs had a season-high 11 and Dickel 10. The team recorded a season-high 33. The last time two UNLV players recorded 10 or more assists in a game was on Nov. 28, 1980. Guards Greg Goorjian and Michael Burns each dished out 10 assists. UNLV defeated Pan American 78-62 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

THE LAST 30 POINT GAME: Kaspars Kambala scored a career-high 31 points against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. The last UNLV player to score 30 or more points was Shawn Marion (34 points and 21 rebounds) against TCU on Feb. 22, 1999.

A GREAT START: UNLV began the 1999-2000 season 5-0 which was the best start in Bill Bayno's five seasons as head coach. UNLV was 4-0 to begin the 1996-97 season in Bayno's second season.

BEST STARTS AFTER 10 GAMES IN UNLV HISTORY:
9-1, 1962-63 (team finished 21-4)
8-2, 1963-64 (19-7 record)
8-2, 1964-65 (21-8 record)
9-1, 1966-67 (21-6 record)
9-1, 1973-74 (20-6 record)
10-0, 1975-76 (29-2 record)
9-1, 1976-77 (29-3 record)
10-0, 1977-78 (20-8 record)
9-1, 1978-79 (21-8 record)
10-0, 1982-83 (28-3 record)
9-1, 1983-84 (29-6 record)
8-2, 1984-85 (28-4 record)
9-1, 1985-86 (33-5 record)
10-0, 1986-87 (37-2 record)
10-0, 1987-88 (28-6 record)
8-2, 1988-89 (29-8 record)
8-2, 1989-90 (33-5 record)
10-0, 1990-91 (34-1 record)
8-2, 1991-92 (26-2 record)
9-1, 1992-93 (21-8 record)
8-2, 1996-97 (22-10 record)
8-2, 1999-2000

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.

UNLV PLAYER-BY-PLAYER NOTES

DANNY BROTHERSON: Has appeared in 10 games and is averaging 8.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists. Second on the team with 19 steals. 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. He started his first game against Princeton on Dec. 3. He scored 4 points and pulled down 6 rebounds in 30 minutes. Scored 12 points (3-for-6 FG, 2-for-4 3PFG) and pulled down 4 rebounds in 28 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. Scored 10 points (4-for-7 FG), 5 rebounds and a season-high 4 steals in 27 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. Scored 4 points, 3 rebounds and had 3 steals in 28 minutes against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. He pulled down 5 rebounds and tied his season high with 8 assists in 29 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. Scored 9 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in 27 minutes against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. Averaged 8.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in three games as a starter (vs. Princeton, N.C., APSU).

MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in 10 games and is averaging 14.2 points and 8.8 assists (26 turnovers), which leads the Mountain West Conference and ranks second in the nation. Shooting .554 (51-for-92) from the field, .410 (16-for-39) from 3-point range and .750 (24-for-32) from the line. 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 38 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Scored 9 points and had 7 assists in a season-high 40 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 3. Recorded his third double-double of the season with 14 points and 11 assists in 37 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. Scored 14 points (4-for-7 3PFG) and dished out 6 assists (1 turnover) in 32 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. Scored 14 points (6-for-13 FG) and dished out 8 assists in 39 minutes against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. Scored a season-high 18 points (7-for-11 FG), 7 rebounds and dished out 10 assists (1 turnover) in 37 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. Recorded his fourth game of double digit points and assists. He had another solid game against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. Scored 15 points (6-for-13 FG, 3-for-7 3PFG) and dished out 6 assists in 36 minutes. Team-leader with 357 minutes played (35.7 average). He has scored in double figures 22 times in his career and in 9 of 10 games this season. Recorded his 14th career game with 10 or more assists against Cal Poly. Averaging 15.0 points over his last five games.

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 - 584, Mark Dickel (1996 -
5 - 549, Dedan Thomas (1991-94)

TREVOR DIGGS: The team's second-leading scorer with a 16.8 average. Shooting .289 (22-for-76) from 3-point range, .739 (34-for-46) from the line and averaging 4.0 assists and team-leader with 22 steals. 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 5 steals in 37 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Scored 18 points (4-for-10 3PFG) and dished out 6 assists in 38 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 3. Scored 15 points (5-for-18 FG, 3-for-8 3PFG) in 32 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. Came off the bench and scored 11 points and dished out 7 assists in 29 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. Scored 14 points (6-for-18 FG) and had 3 steals in a season-high 39 minutes against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. Recorded his first double-double with 12 points (6-for-14 FG) and a season-high 11 assists in 32 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. He scored 19 points (5-for-14 FG, 9-for-11 FT) and dished out 5 assists and had a season-high 8 steals in 33 minutes against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. The 8 steals set a UNLV school record for most thefts in a single game. The previous record was 7, accomplished three times by Greg Anthony and once by Danny Tarkanian and Jeff Collins. He has scored in double figures in all 10 games. Averaging 6.5 assists over his last four games.

SYLVESTER DOTSON: Appeared in eight games and is averaging 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds. Scored 5 points and recorded 4 rebounds and 2 blocked shots and added 2 steals in 8 minutes against Fairfield on Nov. 21. Played 7 minutes and recorded 1 rebound against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. He sparked the team off the bench with 11 points in 5 minutes in the first half vs. Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. He recorded 2 blocked shots in 12 minutes. Scored 8 points (4-for-5 FG) and pulled down 6 rebounds in 15 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. He scored 4 points (2-for-2 FG) and pulled down a season-high 7 rebounds in a season-high 26 minutes in his first start against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. He also recorded a season-high 3 blocked shots against the Colonels. Averaging 6.0 points and 6.5 rebounds over his last two games.

KENNY DYE: Appeared in five games and is averaging 6.0 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. He played four minutes and injured his right shoulder (sprained) against Princeton on Dec. 3. He has not played in the last five games (vs. N.C., Austin Peay State, Oklahoma State, Cal Poly, Eastern Kentucky).

ISSIAH EPPS: Appeared in 10 games and is averaging 2.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. Shooting .524 (11-for-21) from the field and is tied for second on the team with 7 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. Recorded 3 rebounds in 7 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 3. Scored 2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 block against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. He pulled down 3 rebounds in 7 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. Scored 4 points and had 2 rebounds in 4 minutes against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. Scored 5 points and pulled down a season-high 7 rebounds in 8 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. Has appeared in 63 career games and has 67 blocked shots.

DALRON JOHNSON: Appeared in 10 games and is averaging 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Shooting .576 (38-for-66) from the field. Team leader with 13 blocked shots. Scored 4 points and 4 rebounds in his first collegiate start and game against Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19. Scored 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 8 rebounds (5 offensive) and 2 steals in 25 minutes against Georgetown on Nov. 28. Recorded his first collegiate double-double with 11 points (5-for-11 FG) and a season-high 11 rebounds in a season-high 34 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 3. Scored 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 19 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. Scored 8 points and pulled down 8 rebounds with a season-high 3 blocked shots in 23 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. Scored 13 points (6-for-9 FG) and pulled down 5 rebounds and 3 blocked shots in 23 minutes against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. He scored a season-high 19 points (8-for-11 FG) and 2 blocked shots in 24 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. Had 10 blocks over a four-game stretch (Dec. 4-21). He scored 4 points and had 4 rebounds in 16 minutes against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28.

KASPARS KAMBALA: Appeared in 10 games and is the team's leading scorer with a 20.6 average (leads Mountain West Conference in scoring and rebounding) and leading rebounder with a 9.4 average. Shooting .547 (75-for-137) from the field and .767 (56-for-73) from the line. 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. Recorded his third straight double-double with 29 points and 12 rebounds in 33 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 3. Established a career-high with 13 free throws in 14 attempts (tied his career high). Scored 20 points (7-for-18 FG) and pulled down 6 rebounds in 30 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. He was named to the All-Tournament team of the Food Lion MVP Classic. He was named Mountain West Player of the Week on Dec. 6. He recorded his career best third straight 20 point game against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. He recorded his fourth double-double (17th career) over a five-game stretch with 23 points (7-for-16 FG, 9-for-11 FT) and 13 rebounds in 23 minutes. Scored 18 points (6-for-12 FG, 6-for-7 FT) and pulled down 8 rebounds in a season-high 35 minutes against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. He was named Mountain West Conference Player of the Week (Dec. 21). He became the first men's basketball player to receive conference player of the week honors twice. He scored a career-high 31 points (tied his career-high with 14 field goals and established a career-high with 23 field goals attempted) and pulled down a season-high 14 rebounds (career-high 11 defensive) in 33 minutes against Cal Poly. It was his 18th career double-double and fifth this season. He scored 27 points (9-for-13 FG, 9-for-12 FT) and pulled down 7 rebounds in 29 minutes against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. It was the fifth time over the last six games he has scored 20 or more points. Has scored 20 or more points (six times this season) 14 times in his career and has scored in double figures in 9 of 10 games and 44 of 64 career games. Averaging 24.7 points and 10.0 rebounds over his last six games. Has appeared in 64 career games and has scored 857 points (13.4 average).

CHRIS RICHARDSON: Appeared in nine games and is averaging 6.4 points and 3.9 rebounds. Shooting .639 (23-for-36) from the field and .786 (11-for-14) from the line. 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. Recorded 4 rebounds and had 2 blocked shots in 17 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. Scored 4 (2-for-3 FG) points in 15 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. He had a solid game off the bench against No. 14 Oklahoma State on Dec. 18. Scored 8 points (3-for-4 FG, 2-for-2 FT) and pulled down 6 rebounds in 18 minutes. He missed the Cal Poly game on Dec. 21 due to an illness in the family. He scored 3 points (1-for-1 3PFG) in 5 minutes against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28.

DONOVAN STEWART: Appeared in 10 games and is averaging 3.8 points and 1.7 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. Scored 2 points and had 2 steals in 8 minutes against Princeton on Dec. 3. Scored 4 points and 4 rebounds in 17 minutes against No. 2 North Carolina on Dec. 4. Scored 4 points in 20 minutes against Austin Peay State on Dec. 15. Scored 7 points (3-for-4 FG) in 15 minutes against Cal Poly on Dec. 21. Scored 6 points with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in 16 minutes against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. Had a key steal in the final minute to secure the victory over the Colonels.

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