Jan. 11, 2000

LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Runnin' Rebels will embark on a two-game Mountain West Conference road swing on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Air Force. The game will tipoff at 6 p.m. (PST) at Clune Arena (6,002). UNLV then will travel to Albuquerque, N.M., to face New Mexico on ESPN Big Monday on Jan. 17. The game will tipoff at 9 p.m. (PST) at The Pit/Bob King Court (18,018).

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 Saturday will begin at 4 p.m. (PST) with Tony Cordasco, Ruben Herrera and Derek Roy. The pregame show with Ken and Gondo will begin at 5 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: Saturday's game will be televised by SportsWest and be shown on Cox Metro 48. Dave McCann and Tony Ingle will call the action. ESPN Big Monday will televise the UNLV-New Mexico game.

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 Tuesday, Jan. 18, and Tuesday, Jan. 25.

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.

AIR FORCE FALCONS (4-8, 0-0)

UNLV RUNNIN' REBELS (9-4, 0-1)

TRAVEL ITINERARY: UNLV will depart for Colorado Springs on Friday, Jan. 14, and the team will stay at the Wyndham (719) 260-1800. The team will travel to Albuquerque on Sunday, Jan. 16, at stay at the Marriott (505) 881-6800. The team will return to Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 18, arriving at 9:45 a.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 eight games (vs. N.C., Austin P St., Okla. St., Cal Poly, Eastern Kentucky, Cincinnati, High Point, BYU) and is hopeful to return to practice within a few days.

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.

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:
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Monday, March 6

UNLV vs. BYU RECAP: BYU defeated UNLV 77-75 in the inaugural Mountain West Conference game on Monday, Jan. 10, at the Thomas & Mack Center . UNLV jumped out to a 5-0 lead and BYU then took a 8-7 lead (17:16) and never relinquished the lead the rest of the half. The Cougars held its biggest lead of the game at 38-26 (2:34) and led 42-32 at halftime. UNLV cut the deficit to 46-41 with 14:19 to play. BYU increased the lead back to 10 points at 54-44 (11:21). UNLV then went on a 10-1 run and trailed 55-54 with 8:47 left. Junior guard Trevor Diggs connected on a 3-pointer to tie the score at 60-60 with 6:11 to play. BYU then scored five straight points (65-60, 5:13) and UNLV came right back and took its first lead in the second half on a basket by junior center Kaspars Kambala (66-65, 3:44). BYU came right back with five straight points to lead 70-66 (3:04). BYU retained its four point lead at 73-69 (1:40), 75-71 (1:12) and 77-73 (49 seconds. Senior point guard Mark Dickel converted on two free throws to trail 77-75 with 46 seconds left. After a miss shot, UNLV had a chance to tie the game with 13 seconds left. Dickel drove the lane and dished a pass behind the 3-point arc to freshman forward Dalron Johnson. His 3-point attempt for the win went off the rim and BYU held on to improve to 11-2 and UNLV dropped to 9-4. UNLV shot .390 (23-for-59) from the field (.270 in the first half and .591, 13-for-22 in the second half). BYU shot .480 (24-for-50). UNLV shot .467 (7-for-15) from 3-point range and BYU .526 (10-for-19). UNLV shot .815 (22-for-27) from the line and BYU .731 (19-for-26).

Halftime: BYU 42, UNLV 32. Turnovers: BYU 25 (Rivers 6), UNLV 21 (Kambala 4). Blocked Shots: BYU 3 (Wesley, Lyday, Rivers, UNLV 2 (Johnson 2). Steals: BYU 13 (Lyday 6), UNLV 11 (Diggs 4, Dickel 4). Officials: O'Neill, Harris, Danner. Attendance: 12,597.

AIR FORCE: The Falcons are 4-8 on the season.

SERIES HISTORY: UNLV leads the series against Air Force 8-1 (Home: 5-0, Away: 3-1). UNLV has defeated Air Force eight straight times including twice last season. UNLV won 91-58 on Jan. 9, 1999, at the Thomas & Mack Center and 65-64 on Feb. 6, 1999, in Colorado Springs. Senior Kevin Simmons converted on a free throw in the closing seconds to secure the win. The previous season (Feb. 5, 1998), Simmons connected on two free throws with 1.4 seconds left to give UNLV a 59-57 victory at Air Force.

AIR FORCE HEAD COACH REGGIE MINTON: He is in his 16th season at Air Force and his record is 146-284 (.339) and career record over 17 seasons is 157-299 (.344).

NEW MEXICO: The Lobos are 9-7 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West Conference.

SERIES HISTORY: UNLV leads the series against New Mexico 8-7 (Home: 5-3, Away: 3-4). UNLV and New Mexico last met three times during the 1997-98 season. New Mexico defeated UNLV 79-61 on Jan. 15, 1998, at The Pit, New Mexico won 75-66 on Feb. 16, 1998, at Thomas & Mack Center, and UNLV defeated New Mexico 56-51 on March 7, 1998, in the WAC Tournament Championship game at the T&M.

NEW MEXICO HEAD COACH FRAN FRASCHILLA: He is in his first season at New Mexico and his record is 9-7 (.563).

NEW MEXICO PROBABLE STARTERS: Forwards - #4 Wayland White (6-6, Jr.), #33 Damion Walker (6-7, Sr.). Guards - #3 Lamont Long (6-4, Sr.), #11 Kevin Henry (6-3, Jr.), #42 Roland Hannah (6-6, Sr.).

UNLV vs. THE MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE: UNLV has an all-time record of 66-31 (.680) against the seven teams in the Mountain West Conference: vs. Air Force (8-1), BYU (4-3), Colorado State (11-3), New Mexico (8-7), San Diego State (17-4), Utah (9-6), Wyoming (9-7).

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 77-56 (.579) 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 431 games played (counting 13 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 444. 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).

UNLV HOME RECORD: UNLV has a 59-21 (.738) record under head coach Bill Bayno at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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

UNLV RANKS 11TH IN THE NATION IN OFFENSE: UNLV ranks 11th in the nation in scoring (84.2, as of Jan. 11). The top five: TCU (91.6), Duke (90.8), Florida (88.4), Marshall (88.2), Kansas (85.4).

50 PERCENT FIELD GOAL SHOOTING: UNLV has shot 50 percent or better from the field in five of 13 games...UNLV is 5-0 in those games.

OUT REBOUNDING THE OPPONENT: UNLV is 8-0 in games it has outrebounded its opponent and 1-4 when they have been outrebounded (vs. N.C., OSU, Cincinnati, BYU...High Point W 72-53).

DOUBLE FIGURE SCORING: UNLV has placed four or more players in double figures in scoring in seven of 13 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 (13), 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. UNLV was 11-2 in the 1996-97 season after 13 games.

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 13 games and is averaging 9.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and second on the team with 27 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 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. He came off the bench to score 15 points (4-for-13 FG, 6-for-8 FT), 12 in the second half, in 31 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. He scored 14 points (6-for-14 FG) and recorded a season-high 6 steals in 32 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4. He came off the bench and scored 5 points (5-for-6 FT) in 20 minutes against BYU on Jan. 10. Averaged 10.0 points and 4.8 rebounds in four games as a starter (vs. Princeton, N.C., APSU, High Point).

MARK DICKEL: Has appeared in 13 games and is averaging 13.8 points and 8.6 assists (31 turnovers), which leads the Mountain West Conference and ranks third in the nation. Shooting .516 (63-for-122) from the field, .421 (24-for-57) from 3-point range and .789 (30-for-38) from the line. All five stat categories (ppg, apg, FG%, 3PFG%, FT%) represent single season career highs. 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 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. Scored a season low 2 points and had 6 assists in 33 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. He scored a season-high 19 points and tied his career-high with 5 3-pointers (in a career-high 11 attempts) and dished out 8 assists in 38 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4. Recorded his fifth double-double of the season with 17 points (4-for-7 FG, 3-for-6 3PFG, 6-for-6 FT), 10 assists and tied his career-high with 4 steals in 38 minutes against BYU on Jan. 10. Team-leader with 466 minutes played (35.8 average). He has scored in double figures 24 times in his career and in 11 of 13 games this season. Averaging 18.0 points over his last two games. Recorded his 15th career game with 10 or more assists against BYU on Jan. 10. Has recorded 100 or more assists in all four seasons.

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

TREVOR DIGGS: The team's second-leading scorer with a 16.2 average. Shooting .290 (29-for-100) from 3-point range, .746 (44-for-59) from the line, averaging 3.9 assists and team leader with 30 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), including scoring the last 10 points of the game, 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 scored 18 points (6-for-20 FG, 3-for-11 3PFG), 14 in the first half, in 34 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Scored a season low 5 points against High Point on Jan. 4. He dished out 7 assists against the Panthers. Had a strong performance against BYU on Jan. 10. Scored 20 points (5-for-12 FG, 4-for-7 3PFG, 6-for-6 FT) and had 4 steals in 38 minutes. He has scored in double figures in 12 of 13 games and 20 or more points three times. Ranks second on the team with 427 minutes played (32.8 average).

SYLVESTER DOTSON: Appeared in 11 games and is averaging 4.4 points and 3.7 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 7 rebounds in 26 minutes in his first start against Eastern Kentucky on Dec. 28. He recorded a season-high 3 blocked shots against the Colonels. He scored 9 points (3-for-5 FG, 3-for-6 FT) and pulled down a season-high 8 rebounds in a season-high 29 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Ranksthird on the team with 8 blocked shots. He scored 5 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in 17 minutes against BYU on Jan. 10. Averaging 5.8 rebounds over his last five 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 eight games (vs. N.C., Austin Peay State, Oklahoma State, Cal Poly, Eastern Kentucky, Cincinnati, High Point, BYU).

ISSIAH EPPS: Appeared in 13 games and is averaging 2.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Shooting .520 (13-for-25) from the field and is second on the team with 9 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. Scored 2 points and 1 block in 9 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Scored 2 points and had 3 rebounds in 8 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4. Has appeared in 66 career games and has 69 blocked shots.

DALRON JOHNSON: Appeared in 13 games and is averaging 8.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. Shooting .545 (48-for-88) from the field. Team leader with 17 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. Scored 4 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocked shots in 17 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Scored 5 points and pulled down 6 rebounds in 16 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4. He scored 16 points (8-for-16 FG) and pulled down 7 rebounds with 2 blocked shots and 2 steals in 31 minutes against BYU on Jan. 10.

KASPARS KAMBALA: Appeared in 13 games and is the team's leading scorer with a 18.5 average (ranks third in Mountain West Conference in scoring and first in rebounding) and leading rebounder with a 8.8 average. Shooting .521 (88-for-169) from the field and .744 (64-for-86) 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 marked the fifth time over a six-game stretch that he scored 20 or more points. He scored 10 points (4-for-9 FG, 2-for-2 FT) in 23 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Scored 16 points (7-for-15 FG) and pulled down 9 rebounds in 27 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4. Scored a season-low 8 points and pulled down 8 rebounds in 21 minutes against BYU on Jan. 10. Has scored 20 or more points (six times this season) 14 times in his career and has scored in double figures in 11 of 13 games and 46 of 67 career games. Averaged 24.7 points and 10.0 rebounds over a six-game stretch (Dec. 3-28). Has appeared in 67 career games and has scored 891 points (13.3 average).

CHRIS RICHARDSON: Appeared in 12 games and is averaging 5.8 points and 3.7 rebounds. Shooting .609 (28-for-46) from the field and .722 (13-for-18) 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 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. He scored 6 points (3-for-6 FG) and collected 3 rebounds in 18 minutes against No. 3 Cincinnati on Jan. 2. Scored 6 points and pulled down 5 rebounds with 3 steals in a career-high 27 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4.

DONOVAN STEWART: Appeared in 13 games and is averaging 3.6 points and 1.9 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. Scored 5 points and 3 rebounds in 16 minutes against High Point on Jan. 4. His 3-pointer at the buzzer gave UNLV a 28-25 halftime lead over the Panthers. He scored 4 points, pulled down a season-high 5 rebounds and tied his career-high with 3 assists in a season-high 23 minutes against BYU on Jan. 10.

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