December 7, 1998
LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Runnin' Rebels will travel to Los Angeles, Calif, to face No. 15 UCLA on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at Pauley Pavilion (12,800). The game at UCLA will conclude UNLV's four-game road trip. UNLV then will return home for the Third Annual Las Vegas Shootout on Saturday, Dec. 19, against No. 6 Cincinnati. The first game will feature No. 13 Arizona vs. Iowa State.
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 Saturday's game will begin at 1:30 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: Saturday's game will be televised by FOX Sports Net (Channel 49 in Las Vegas). Steve Physioc and Dan Belluomini 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: Here's a glance at the possible starters for each team.
UCLA BRUINS (4-2)
No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.00 Jerome Moiso F 6-101/2 Fr. 13.7 6.225 Earl Watson G 6-0 So. 12.8 4.7 apg50 Dan Gadzuric C 6-10 Fr. 8.2 4.3 5 Baron Davis G 6-21/2 So. 8.0 2.021 Ryan Bailey G 6-1 So. 4.3 2.0
UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS (4-3)
Pos. Ht. Cl. Ppg. Rpg.31 Shawn Marion F 6-7 Jr. 16.1 8.014 Donovan Stewart F 6-4 So. 6.9 2.6 5 Kevin Simmons C 6-8 Sr. 12.1 4.924 Greedy Daniels G 6-0 So. 9.3 5.6 apg 3 Brian Keefe G 6-4 Sr. 8.3 1.0
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 Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 11, and will arrive at 1:05 p.m. The team will stay at the LAX Marriott (310) 641-5700. The team will return to Las Vegas after Saturday's game and arrive at 8:55 p.m. on Southwest Airlines.
UNLV vs. ASU RECAP: Arizona State defeated UNLV 79-70 on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the America West Arena. The game was close throughout until Arizona State took control late in the game. The story of the game was ASU guard Eddie House. He scored a career-high 39 points (14-for-27 FG, 6-for-11 3PFG), including 27 in the second half to lead the Sun Devils. Center Kaspars Kambala's 3-point play with 4:58 to play gave UNLV its final lead at 63-60. ASU then went on a 14-2 run to take a 74-65 lead with 52 seconds remaining. The first half was close throughout with nine ties. UNLV's biggest lead was five points at 28-23 (8:01). UNLV led 33-32 at halftime but was outscored 47-37 in the second half. Guard Alton Mason added 11 points for ASU and forward Bobby Lazor pulled down 10 rebounds. UNLV forward Shawn Marion compiled his second straight double-double (third of the season) with season highs in both points (20) and rebounds (12). Kambala was the only other UNLV player in double figures with 12 points and he added 8 rebounds. UNLV shot .519 (27-for-52) from the field and ASU shot .444 (28-for-63); UNLV shot .333 (4-for-12) from 3-point range and ASU .407 (11-for-27); UNLV shot .667 (12-for-18) from the line and ASU .706 (12-for-17). ASU outrebounded UNLV 34-32 and UNLV committed 22 turnovers to ASU's 17.
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
UCLA: The Bruins are 4-2 on the season:
Santa Clara (Nov. 19) W 89-76San Francisco (Nov. 26) W 69-62Maryland (Nov. 27) L 70-54Kentucky (Nov. 28) L 66-62Delaware (Dec. 2) W 109-67Oklahoma State (Dec. 5) W 69-66vs. UNLV (Dec. 12)
A STATISTICAL COMPARISON: Here's a look at UCLA and UNLV's statistical comparison in 1998-99.
UNLV UCLAPoints per game 78.9 75.3 Opp. points per game 67.9 67.8Margin +11.0 +7.5Rebounds per game 38.4 42.7Opp. rebounds per game 36.3 33.5 Margin +2.1 +9.2 Field goal pct. .488 .446 Opp. field goal pct. .418 .3823-Pt. FG pct. .325 .289 Free throw pct. .597 .642 Opp. free throw pct. .587 .690 Turnovers per game 18.1 19.0Opp. turnovers per game 20.7 18.8 Turnover margin +2.6 -0.2
UCLA HEAD COACH STEVE LAVIN: He is in his third season at UCLA and his record is 52-19 (.732).
SERIES HISTORY: UCLA leads the series against UNLV 3-0. UCLA defeated UNLV 65-57 last season (Dec. 27, 1997) at the Thomas & Mack Center. Five UCLA players scored in double figures (Toby Bailey 17, J.R. Henderson 13, Baron Davis 11, Kris Johnson 11, Earl Watson 10). UNLV was led by Tyrone Nesby with 25 points and 12 rebounds. Kaspars Kambala added 10 rebounds. UNLV is 0-1 all-time at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated UNLV 108-83 on Dec. 4, 1993.
UNLV vs. PAC-10: UNLV is 18-13 (.581) all-time vs. the PAC-10, including 0-2 this season: Arizona (9-4), Arizona State (0-2), 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 UNLV's 10th head coach in the 40-year history of Rebel basketball. He has a career record of 56-42 (.571) 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 396 games played (counting 7 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 409. 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 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...the 37 attempts is the most since the Runnin' Rebels attempted 46 (21 made) against Nevada, Reno on Dec. 8, 1990 at Reno...UNLV's next home game isn't until Saturday, Dec. 19, when they host No. 6 (by AP) Cincinnati in the third annual Las Vegas Shootout at 9 p.m. (ESPN)...the other game in the Shootout will feature No. 13 Arizona vs. Iowa State at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2)...the National Finals Rodeo is being held at the Thomas & Mack Center from Dec. 4-13...Thus, 25 days will pass until UNLV plays another home game (Nov. 25 - Dec. 19)...UNLV has shot better than .500 from the field in its last two games (.539, 55-for-102)...UNLV shot .560 (28-for-50) against UNR (Dec. 2) and .519 (27-for-52) against Arizona State (Dec. 5)...The Runnin' Rebels have shot .500 or better in 4 of 7 games and are 3-1 in those games.
UNLV PLAYER-BY-PLAYER NOTES:
GREEDY DANIELS: Has appeared in 7 games (started the last 4) and is averaging 9.3 points, 5.6 assists and 3.6 steals (team leader with 25). 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. Scored 7 points, 5 assists and 3 steals in 31 minutes against Arizona State on Dec. 5.
MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in 7 games and is averaging 5.1 points and 6.3 assists (team leader with 44). Has recorded 350 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.
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. Scored 3 points, pulled down 4 rebounds and had 2 blocked shots in 13 minutes against Weber State on Nov. 24.
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 7 games and is averaging 12.8 points and 6.8 rebounds (second on team). Shooting .711 (32-for-45) 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. He came back with a strong performance against Arizona State on Dec. 5. He scored 12 points (4-for-7 FG) and pulled down 8 rebounds in 22 minutes.
BRIAN KEEFE: Has appeared in 7 games and is averaging 8.3 points. Shooting .484 (15-for-31) 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. Scored 8 points (3-for-3 FG, 2-for-2 3PFG) in 25 minutes against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Over his last five games, averaging 9.6 points, shooting .516 (16-for-31) from the field and .565 (13-for-23) 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). The team's most consistent performer. Appeared in 7 games and is averaging 16.1 points (team leader) and 8.0 rebounds (team leader). Shooting .573 (47-for-82) from the field and .810 (17-for-21) from the line. Scored in double figures in all 7 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 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 11 rebounds to go along with 4 blocked shots in a season-high 37 minutes. Posted season highs in both points and rebounds against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Recorded his second straight double-double (third overall) with 20 points (8-for-16 FG) and 12 rebounds in 37 minutes. Averaging 18.5 points and 11.5 rebounds over his last two games. Team-leader with 17 blocked shots and second with 21 steals.
CHRIS RICHARDSON: Has appeared in 7 games and is averaging 2.1 points and 2.3 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 7 games and is averaging 12.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Shooting .483 (29-for-60) from the field and .731 (19-for-26) from the line. Scored in double figures in 5 of 7 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 7 games and is averaging 6.9 points and 2.6 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. Scored 9 points in 28 minutes against Arizona State on Dec. 5. Averaging 14.0 points in two games as a starter.
RUNNIN' REBEL BREAKDOWN:
Overall: 4-3Home: 3-1Road: 1-0Neutral: 0-2WAC 0-0WAC Home: 0-0WAC Road: 0-0Vs. Conference USA: 0-0Vs. Big Sky: 1-0Vs. Big 12: 0-1Vs. Big West: 1-0Vs. Ivy League: 0-0Vs. Mid-Continent Conference: 0-0Vs. New England Conference: 1-0Vs. Pacific-10 Conference: 0-2Vs. Trans America Athletic Conference: 1-0Vs. West Coast Conference: 0-0In overtime games: 0-0When leading at halftime: 4-1When Tied at halftime: 0-0When trailing at halftime: 0-2When outrebounding the opponent: 4-1When tied in rebounding with opponent: 0-0When opponent outrebounds UNLV: 0-2When have less turnovers than opponent: 3-1When tied in turnovers with opponent: 1-0When have more turnovers than opponent: 0-2When shooting better from the field: 4-1When shooting worse from the field: 0-2When shooting better at the free throw line: 3-1When shooting worse at the free throw line: 1-2When taking more shots than the opponent: 2-1When taking fewer shots than the opponent: 2-2When shooting more 3-pointers: 2-1When shooting fewer 3-pointers: 2-2When shooting the same 3-pointers: 0-0When taking more free throws: 3-2When taking fewer free throws: 1-1When shooting better than 50 percent from field: 3-1When shooting less than 50 percent from field: 1-2When scoring more than 100 points: 1-0When Scoring 90-100 points: 1-0When Scoring 80-90 points: 2-0When Scoring 70-80 points: 0-1When Scoring less than 70 points: 0-2When opposition scores more than 80 points: 0-0When opposition scores less than 80 points: 4-3In games decided by less than four points: 0-1In games decided by 4-10 points: 0-1In games decided by 10+ points: 4-1
