6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
November 29, 1998
LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Runnin' Rebels will continue their four-game road trip with two games this week. UNLV will travel to Reno to face UNR on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7:35 p.m. at the Lawlor Events Center (11,200). UNLV then 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. Tony Cordasco and Ricky Sobers will call the action on Wednesday from Reno. The pregame show for Wednesday's game will begin at 7 p.m. Fans can bring their radio to the game and tune in to KXNT's radio broadcast inside the Thomas & Mack Center on 99.5 FM. Runnin' Rebel basketball can be heard on www.broadcast.com
TELEVISION: Wednesday's game will be televised on KFBT Gold 33, Cable 6. It marks the first of eight games which will be televised this season. Ken Korach and Glen Gondrezick will call the action. Saturday's WAC-PAC 10 doubleheader will be televised by FOX.
RADIO/TV SHOW INFO: "Game Time with UNLV Hoops" television show will be shown every Sunday on KLAS TV-8 at 5:30 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 first two coaches shows will air on Monday, Nov. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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.
UNR WOLF PACK (1-1)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.13 Andre McLeod F 6-7 Sr. 5.5 5.5 15 Joao Santos F 6-8 Fr. 3.0 3.050 Dimitrios Marmarinos C 6-9 Jr. 14.5 8.5 21 Tommy Zapata G 6-3 Jr. 4.0 7.0 apg 25 John Burrell G 6-3 Jr. 20.0 2.0
UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS (3-2)
Pos. Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.31 Shawn Marion F 6-7 Jr. 15.2 6.6 5 Kevin Simmons F 6-8 Sr. 13.0 4.634 Kaspars Kambala C 6-9 So. 13.0 6.624 Greedy Daniels G 6-0 So. 7.0 6.0 apg 3 Brian Keefe G 6-4 Sr. 8.6 1.4
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 FOR RENO AND PHOENIX: UNLV will depart for Reno on Tuesday, Dec. 1 and will arrive at 2:30 p.m. The team will stay at the Flamingo Hilton (702) 322-1111. UNLV will return to Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 3, arriving at 8:05 a.m. UNLV will leave for Phoenix on Thursday, Dec. 4 and will arrive at 3:20 p.m. The team will stay at the Crowne Plaza (602) 333-0000. The team will return to Las Vegas after Saturday's game and arrive at 6 p.m.
UNLV vs. KANSAS RECAP: Seventh-ranked Kansas defeated UNLV 78-50 on Friday, Nov. 27, in the 20th Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic at the Springfield Civic Center in Mass. UNLV played a strong first half against the Jayhawks. The first half was close throughout and UNLV took its final lead on back-to-back dunks by junior forward Shawn Marion (29-28 UNLV at 5:01). Kansas led 36-34 at halftime. The second half was all Jayhawks as they outscored UNLV 42-16 in the half.
UNLV trailed by nine points at 51-42 (14:12) but Kansas went on a 15-4 run to lead 66-46 with 5:37 left. Kansas, leading 67-50, scored the game's final 11 points. Kansas shot .581 (18-for-31) in the second half to UNLV's .214 (6-for-28). Forward Kenny Gregory led Kansas with a game-high 21 points and forward Nick Bradford added 19. UNLV was led by Marion with 12 (all in the first half) and senior guard Brian Keefe added 12 on 4-for-6 from 3-point range. For the game, Kansas shot .493 (34-for-69) from the field and UNLV shot .344 (21-for-61). Kansas outrebounded UNLV 50-32.
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
NEVADA, RENO: The Wolf Pack are 1-1 on the season. They defeated San Diego State 76-71 in overtime on Nov. 14 and lost against Wyoming, 73-69 on Nov. 23. UNR compiled an overall record of 16-12 last season and 11-5 in the Big West/2nd in Eastern Division.
A STATISTICAL COMPARISON: Here's a look at UNR and UNLV's statistical comparison in 1998-99.
UNLV UNRPoints per game 79.6 72.5 Opp. points per game 65.4 72.0Margin +14.2 +0.5Rebounds per game 40.6 46.5Opp. rebounds per game 39.2 37.0 Margin +1.4 +9.5 Field goal pct. .473 .460 Opp. field goal pct. .402 .4153-Pt. FG pct. .305 .366 Free throw pct. .574 .483 Opp. free throw pct. .608 .529 Turnovers per game 18.0 24.5Opp. turnovers per game 22.2 16.5 Turnover margin +4.2 -8.0
UNR HEAD COACH PAT FOSTER: He is in his 6th season at UNR and his record is 83-64 (.565) and his career record over 19 seasons is 359-186 (.659).
SERIES HISTORY: UNLV leads the series against UNR 44-15. UNLV defeated UNR 62-50 last season (Dec. 30, 1997) at the Thomas & Mack Center. Tyrone Nesby and Kaspars Kambala led UNLV with 16 points each and Kambala added 11 rebounds. Issiah Epps, in his first collegiate start, recorded a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Tommy Zapata and David Morgan led UNR with 10 points each. UNR won the last meeting at the Lawlor Events Center. UNR defeated UNLV 78-69 on Dec. 14, 1996.
UNLV vs. Big West: UNLV is 246-69 (.781) all-time vs. the Big West (against teams in the conference when UNLV was a member from 1982-96): Cal State Fullerton (32-7), Long Beach State (33-10), UNR (44-15), New Mexico State (20-10), Pacific (30-9), UC Irvine (31-9), UC Santa Barbara (29-6), Utah State (27-3).
RUNNIN' REBEL HEAD COACH BILL BAYNO: He is in his fourth season as the head coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. He is UNLV's 10th head coach in the 40-year history of Rebel basketball. He has a career record of 55-41 (.573) 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 Bayno's 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 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 (now 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 394 games played (counting 5 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 407. The last time the Runnin' Rebels failed to make at least one 3-pointer came against Long Beach State on Jan. 25, 1986.
ARIZONA STATE:
The Sun Devils are 2-3 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)
ASU will host New Orleans on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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.
ARIZONA STATE HEAD COACH ROB EVANS: He is in his first season at ASU and career record over 7 seasons is 88-84 (.512).
ASU PROBABLE STARTERS:
Forwards: #4 Bobby Lazor (6-9, Sr.), #14 Derrick Davis (6-4, Jr.); Center: #52 Chad Prewitt (6-9, Fr.); Guards: #5 Eddie House (6-1, Jr.), #13 Alton Mason (6-2, So.).
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).
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 Illustrated's 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....UNLV's next home game isn't 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 PLAYER-BY-PLAYER NOTES
GREEDY DANIELS: Has appeared in 5 games and is averaging 7.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 3.4 steals (tied for the team lead with 17). 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 a season-high 14 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24 in his first start of the season.
MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in 5 games and is averaging 4.8 points and 7.0 assists (team leader with 35). Has recorded 341 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.
ISSIAH EPPS: Has appeared in 5 games and is averaging 2.8 points and 3.2 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 5 games and is averaging 5.8 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 5 games and is averaging 13.0 points and 6.6 rebounds (tied for the team lead). 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.
BRIAN KEEFE: Has appeared in 5 games and is averaging 8.6 points. Shooting .423 (11-for-26) 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 three games, averaging 11.0 points, shooting .440 (11-for-25) from the field and .500 (9-for-18) 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 5 games and is averaging 15.2 points (team leader) and 6.6 rebounds (tied for team lead). Shooting .579 (33-for-57) from the field and .889 (8-for-9) from the line. Scored in double figures in all 5 games. Scored 17 points against Sacred Heart on Nov. 14; 18 points and 7 rebounds against Troy State on Nov. 16. Compiled the team's 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 a season-high 32 minutes against No. 7 Kansas on Nov. 27. Team-leader with 11 blocked shots.
CHRIS RICHARDSON: Has appeared in 5 games and is averaging 3.0 points and 3.0 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 5 games and is averaging 13.0 points and 4.6 rebounds. Shooting .535 (23-for-43) from the field and .733 (11-for-15) from the line. Scored in double figures in 4 of 5 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.
DONOVAN STEWART: Has appeared in 5 games and is averaging 4.0 points and 2.4 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.
RUNNIN' REBEL BREAKDOWN:
Overall: 3-2
Home: 3-1
Road: 0-0
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: 0-0
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 Conference: 1-0
Vs. West Coast Conference: 0-0
In overtime games: 0-0
When leading at halftime: 3-0
When Tied at halftime: 0-0
When trailing at halftime: 0-2
When outrebounding the opponent: 3-1
When tied in rebounding with opponent: 0-0
When opponent outrebounds UNLV: 0-1
When have less turnovers than opponent: 2-1
When tied in turnovers with opponent: 1-0
When have more turnovers than opponent: 0-1
When shooting better from the field: 3-0
When shooting worse from the field: 0-2
When shooting better at the free throw line: 2-1
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: 1-1
When shooting more 3-pointers: 2-1
When shooting fewer 3-pointers: 1-1
When taking more free throws: 2-1
When taking fewer free throws: 1-1
When shooting better than 50 percent from field: 2-0
When shooting less than 50 percent from field: 1-2
When scoring more than 100 points: 1-0
When Scoring 90-100 points: 1-0
When Scoring 80-90 points: 1-0
When Scoring 70-80 points: 0-0
When Scoring less than 70 points: 0-2
When opposition scores more than 80 points: 0-0
When opposition scores less than 80 points: 3-2
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: 3-1
