March 19, 2001

LAS VEGAS - UNLV Athletics Director Charles Cavagnaro statement regarding basketball coaching search:

"Today I had lunch with Rob Ades, an attorney who represents a number of college basketball coaches, as he was passing through Las Vegas on his way back to Washington, D.C. We talked about a variety of college basketball issues and a number of college basketball coaches. There were no discussions held relating to any job offer. No offer was extended to anyone at any time. In addition, I spoke with University of Maryland Athletics Director Deborah Yow to let her know that there were no discussions of an offer. It is inappropriate for me to comment on anything further regarding the search for a head basketball coach at UNLV at this time."