University of Nevada Las Vegas

2020-21 MEDIA GUIDE BIO (PDF)
 

UNLV CAREER
Tillis is in his first season in the Runnin’ Rebel program.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2020 graduate of Windward High School in Los Angeles, California ... Averaged 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists per game as a senior ... Shot 43 percent from 3-point range ... Led the Wildcats, coached by Colin Pfaff, to a 28-8 record, claiming a CIF sectional championship ...Earned All-CIF honors as a junior and senior, was a first-team all-league selection as a junior and senior and earned honorable mention as a freshman ... He scored 27 points against Sierra Canyon High School during his senior season and 19 in a win over Fairfax High School during the playoffs ... He was a part of 95 total wins during his high school career.

PERSONAL
Devin Jabari Tillis was born Dec. 22, 2001, in Los Angeles, California ... Has not yet declared a major ... The son of Robert and Darcie Tillis ... Has one brother, Brandon (23), who played basketball at Sonoma State ... Enjoys video games, playing cards, listening to music and watching TV ... Lists his career ambition to be a basketball coach ... Lists his brother as his biggest influence because he has always been a role model and has exhibited hard work ... Chose UNLV for the coaches, environment and the team.