December 4, 1998
LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Runnin Rebels will travel to Phoenix, Ariz., to face Arizona State on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Noon (PST) at the America West Arena (19,023). The other game of the WAC-PAC 10 doubleheader will feature Wyoming vs. No. 11 Arizona at 2 p.m. (PST).
All Runnin Rebel games will be carried live on KXNT AM-840. Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick will call the action all season long. The pregame show for Saturdays game will begin at 11:30 a.m. (PST). Fans can bring their radio to the game and tune in to KXNTs radio broadcast inside the Thomas & Mack Center on 99.5 FM. Runnin Rebel basketball can be heard on www.broadcast.com
TELEVISION: Saturdays WAC-PAC 10 doubleheader will be televised by FOX Sports West (Channel 49 in Las Vegas). Steve Physioc and Paul Sunderland 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. 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 KXNT AM-840 with hosts Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick. The weekly show features interviews with coaches, opposing coaches as well as listener call-ins. Listeners are invited to call in to the show at (702) 733-5968. The next two coaches shows will air on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15.
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: Heres a glance at the possible starters for each team.
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS (2-4)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg. 4 Bobby Lazor F 6-9 Sr. 16.7 9.014 Derrick Davis F 6-4 Jr. 2.0 2.852 Chad Prewitt C 6-9 Fr. 5.2 5.213 Alton Mason G 6-2 So. 4.3 3.5 apg 5 Eddie House G 6-1 Jr. 19.3 4.3
UNLV RUNNIN REBELS (4-2)No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.31 Shawn Marion F 6-7 Jr. 15.5 7.3 5 Kevin Simmons F 6-8 Sr. 12.7 5.514 Donovan Stewart F 6-4 So. 6.5 3.024 Greedy Daniels G 6-0 So. 9.7 5.7 apg 3 Brian Keefe G 6-4 Sr. 8.3 1.2
TICKET INFORMATION: Season tickets as well as individual game tickets are available for the 1998-99 season. For season ticket information, call 895-UNLV and individual game tickets are available at the Thomas & Mack Center box office.
TRAVEL ITINERARY: UNLV will depart for Phoenix on Thursday, Dec. 4, and will arrive at 3:20 p.m. The team will stay at the Crowne Plaza. The team will return to Las Vegas after Saturdays game and arrive at 6 p.m.
UNLV vs. UNR RECAP: UNLV defeated UNR 84-69 on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno. Sophomore guard Greedy Daniels and sophomore forward Donovan Stewart each posted career highs in the victory. Daniels led UNLV with 23 points and Stewart added 19 which accounted for half of UNLVs points. UNR led 22-13 through the first 13 minutes of the game. UNLV then took control of the game with a 22-4 run over the final 7:04 to take a 35-26 lead at halftime. UNLV enjoyed its biggest lead of the game at 16 points (48-32 at 16:33) on a dunk by junior forward Shawn Marioin. UNR cut the lead to 67-61 on a 3-pointer by John Burrell with 5:35 to play. UNLV then went on a 8-0 run to take a 14-point lead at 75-61 with 3:14 left. Daniels also led UNLV with 5 steals and Marion added his second double-double of the season with 17 points and 11 rebounds and 4 blocked shots. Senior forward Kevin Simmons recorded his first double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds. UNR was led by Burrells 21 points and Derrick Anderson added 19. UNLV shot .560 from the field (28-for-50), .622 from the line (23-for-37), including .633 in the second half (19-for-30). UNR shot .481 from the field (26-for-54), .455 (10-for-22) from 3-point range and .389 from the line (7-for-18). UNLV outrebounded UNR 36-27.
REBEL BASKETBALL LUNCHEONS: The Rebel basketball luncheons featuring Bill Bayno will be held four times this season at noon at the Si Redd Room in the Thomas & Mack Center. Admittance is free to working media.
LUNCHEON SCHEDULE:
Tues., Dec. 15 Tues., Feb. 2
Tues, Jan. 5 Tues., March 2
ARIZONA STATE: The Sun Devils are 2-4 on the season:
W 86-49 San Jose State (Nov. 13)
L 76-60 Northern Arizona (Nov. 17)
L 65-48 Utah at Maui Invitaional (Nov. 23)
L 84-80 (OT) Kansas in Maui Invitational (Nov. 24)
W 79-64 Chaminade in Maui Invitational (Nov. 25)
L 53-47 New Orleans (Dec. 1)
A STATISTICAL COMPARISON: Heres a look at ASU and UNLVs statistical comparison in 1998-99.
UNLV ASUPoints per game 80.3 63.5 Opp. points per game 66.0 65.2Margin +14.3 -1.7Rebounds per game 39.8 39.5Opp. rebounds per game 37.2 34.2 Margin +2.6 +5.3 Field goal pct. .484 .365 Opp. field goal pct. .414 .4423-Pt. FG pct. .325 .296 Free throw pct. .588 .706 Opp. free throw pct. .565 .648 Turnovers per game 17.5 15.8Opp. turnovers per game 21.3 16.8 Turnover margin +3.8 +1.0
ARIZONA STATE HEAD COACH ROB EVANS: He is in his first season at ASU and career record over 7 seasons is 88-85 (.509).
SERIES HISTORY: Arizona State leads the series against UNLV 1-0. ASU defeated UNLV 84-81 on March 6, 1975, in the NCAA West Regional in Portland, Ore.
UNLV vs. PAC-10: UNLV is 18-12 (.600) all-time vs. the PAC-10: Arizona (9-4), Arizona State (0-1), California (1-0), Oregon (1-1), Oregon State (2-0), USC (2-3), Stanford (1-0), UCLA (0-3), Washington (1-0), Washington State (1-0).
RUNNIN REBEL HEAD COACH BILL BAYNO: He is in his fourth season as the head coach of the UNLV Runnin Rebels. He is UNLVs 10th head coach in the 40-year history of Rebel basketball. He has a career record of 56-41 (.577) in three seasons at the helm of Runnin Rebel basketball. Bayno has recorded back-to-back 20-win seasons (42-23 record over that stretch) and has guided UNLV to postseason play for two straight seasons. UNLV compiled an overall record of 22-10 in 1996-97 in Baynos second season. UNLV more than doubled its win total from 1995-96 (10-16 record). UNLV advanced to the third round of the NIT. Last season, 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 Hawaii, 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 (now head coach of the NBAs 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 395 games played (counting 6 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 408. The last time the Runnin Rebels failed to make at least one 3-pointer came against Long Beach State on Jan. 25, 1986.
HOME RECORD: UNLV has compiled a record of 44-14 (.759) under Bill Bayno at the Thomas & Mack Center over four seasons. UNLV is 35-8 (.814) over the last three seasons.
NOTES: The Runnin Rebels were ranked 25th by Sports Illustrateds 1998 preseason Top 25 (Nov. 23 issue)...the 103 points scored against Sacred Heart in the season opener was the first 100-point game for UNLV since Dec. 30, 1994, at Central Florida. UNLV defeated Central Florida 103-90 in overtime...the last time UNLV scored 100 points at the Thomas & Mack Center was against Nevada, Reno on Feb. 25, 1993. UNLV won 100-93...UNLV recorded 60 points in the first half against Sacred Heart...the last time UNLV scored 60 points in a half was against UC Irvine on Dec. 19, 1992...the Runnin Rebels scored 60 points in the second half in rout to a 115-97 victory...UNLV shot .638 from the field (44-for-69) against Sacred Heart...the last time UNLV shot 60 percent or better in a game was against Air Force .608 (31-for-51) on Feb. 20, 1997 at the T&M...the 47-point victory over Sacred Heart marks the largest margin of victory under coach Bill Bayno...the 37-point victory over Troy State (95-58 on Nov. 16) tied the second highest margin of victory...UNLV defeated Chicago State (86-49) on Dec. 17, 1997...UNLV shot 37 attempts from 3-point range against USC on Nov. 20...that number is the most since the Runnin Rebels attempted 46 (21 made) against Nevada, Reno on Dec. 8, 1990 at Reno...the four-game road trip will conclude at No. 10 (by AP) UCLA on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m....UNLVs next home game isnt until Saturday, Dec. 19, when they host No. 15 (by AP) Cincinnati in the third annual Las Vegas Shootout at 9 p.m. (ESPN)...the other game in the Shootout will feature Arizona vs. Iowa State at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2)...the National Finals Rodeo will be held at the Thomas & Mack Center from Dec. 4-13...UNLV, which shot .560 from the field (28-for-50) against UNR on Dec. 2, has shot .500 or better in 3 of 6 games and are 3-0 in those games.
UNLV PLAYER-BY-PLAYER NOTES
GREEDY DANIELS: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 9.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.7 steals (team leader with 22). He dished out a career-high 10 assists in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Tied his career-high with 6 steals against Troy State on Nov. 16. Scored 11 points against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 14 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24 in his first start of the season. Played perhaps his best overall game as a Rebel against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored a career-high 23 points (8-for-9 FG, 2-for-2 3PFG) with 4 assists and 5 steals in a season-high 31 minutes.
MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 5.2 points and 6.8 assists (team leader with 41). Has recorded 347 career assists. Dished out a season-high 10 assists in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. It marked the fifth time in his career that he recorded 10 or more assists in a game. Scored a season-high 11 points and had a career-high 10 3-pointers attempted (1 made) against USC on Nov. 20. Dished out 6 assists in 31 minutes and committed only 1 turnover against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Had a strong game against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 7 points, dished out 6 assists, 3 steals in 28 minutes. Has committed just 3 turnovers over his last 59 minutes played.
ISSIAH EPPS: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds. Recorded season-high in points (7) and rebounds (6) in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14.
DESMOND HEROD: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 4.8 points. Shooting .333 (5-for-15) from 3-point range. Scored a season-high 14 points (5-for-7 FG, 2-for-4 3PFG) against Troy State on Nov. 16.
KASPARS KAMBALA: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 13.0 points and 6.6 rebounds (second on team). Shooting .737 (28-for-38) from the field. Scored a career-high 25 points (11-for-13 FG) in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (all in the first half) against Troy State on Nov. 16. Has scored 20 or more points five times in his career. Scored 10 points and 5 rebounds against Weber State on Nov. 24. Scored 10 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Has scored in double figures in 4 of 5 games. He did not play against UNR on Dec. 2 due to violating team policy.
BRIAN KEEFE: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 8.3 points. Shooting .448 (13-for-29) from 3-point range. Scored a season-high 15 points (3-for-9 3PFG) in 32 minutes against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 6 points on 2 3-pointers in 17 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24. Scored 12 points (4-for-6 3PFG) in 28 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Over his last four games, averaging 10.0 points, shooting .464 (13-for-28) from the field and .524 (11-for-21) from 3-point range.
SHAWN MARION: Featured in Sports Illustrated College Basketball Preview Issue with a two-page photo spread (The Stars of Tomorrow - Nov. 23). Appeared in 6 games and is averaging 15.5 points (team leader) and 7.3 rebounds (team leader). Shooting .591 (39-for-66) from the field and .765 (13-for-17) from the line. Scored in double figures in all 6 games. Scored 17 points against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14; 18 points and 7 rebounds against Troy State on Nov. 16. Compiled the teams first double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 14 points (7-for-12 FG) and pulled down 9 rebounds and had 5 blocked shots in 30 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24. Scored 12 points (all in the first half) and recorded a season-high 6 steals in 32 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Recorded his second double-double against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 17 points (6-for-9 FG) and pulled down a season-high 11 rebounds to go along with 4 blocked shots in a season-high 37 minutes. Team-leader with 15 blocked shots and second with 18 steals.
CHRIS RICHARDSON: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 2.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Pulled down a season-high 7 rebounds against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored a season-high 6 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists against Troy State on Nov. 16.
KEVIN SIMMONS: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds. Shooting .473 (26-for-55) from the field and .727 (16-for-22) from the line. Scored in double figures in 5 of 6 games. Scored 17 points in the season opener against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14. Scored a season-high 21 points (7-for-10 FG, 5-for-8 FT) in 32 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24.
Recorded his first double-double of the season (5th at UNLV) against UNR on Dec. 2. Scored 11 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in a season-high 37 minutes.
DONOVAN STEWART: Has appeared in 6 games and is averaging 6.5 points and 3.0 rebounds. Pulled down a season-high 7 rebounds in 12 minutes against USC on Nov. 20. Scored 4 points and had 2 rebounds in 21 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. In his first start of the season, he scored a career-high 19 points (7-for-9 FG), pulled down 6 rebounds in a career-high 35 minutes against UNR on Dec. 2.
RUNNIN REBEL BREAKDOWN:
Overall: 4-2 Home: 3-1 Road: 1-0 Neutral: 0-1 WAC 0-0 WAC Home: 0-0 WAC Road: 0-0 Vs. Conference USA: 0-0 Vs. Big Sky: 1-0 Vs. Big 12: 0-1 Vs. Big West: 1-0 Vs. Ivy League: 0-0 Vs. Mid-Continent Conference: 0-0 Vs. New England Conference: 1-0 Vs. Pacific-10 Conference: 0-1 Vs. Trans America Athletic Conf: 1-0 Vs. West Coast Conference: 0-0
In overtime games: 0-0 When leading at halftime: 4-0 When Tied at halftime: 0-0 When trailing at halftime: 0-2 When outrebounding the opponent: 4-1 When tied in rebounding with opponent: 0-0 When opponent outrebounds UNLV: 0-1 When have less turnovers than opponent: 3-1 When tied in turnovers with opponent: 1-0 When have more turnovers than opponent: 0-1
When shooting better from the field: 4-0 When shooting worse from the field: 0-2 When shooting better at the free throw line: 3-1 When shooting worse at the free throw line: 1-1 When taking more shots than the opponent: 2-1 When taking fewer shots than the opponent: 2-1 When shooting more 3-pointers: 2-1 When shooting fewer 3-pointers: 2-1 When shooting the same 3-pointers: 0-0 When taking more free throws: 3-1 When taking fewer free throws: 1-1 When shooting better than 50% from field: 3-0 When shooting less than 50% from field: 1-2 When scoring more than 100 points: 1-0
When Scoring 90-100 points: 1-0 When Scoring 80-90 points: 2-0 When Scoring 70-80 points: 0-0 When Scoring less than 70 points: 0-2 When opp. scores more than 80 points: 0-0 When opp. scores less than 80 points: 4-2 In games decided by less than four points: 0-1 In games decided by 4-10 points: 0-0 In games decided by 10+ points: 4-1
