en-us SportSpyder - The Latest UNLV Rebels Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/news The 2027 World Championships for wrestling will be held in Las Vegas, United States. United World Wrestling and USA Wrestling announced that next year’s Senior World Championships will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 11 to 19. Also, the event will be the first […] The post appeared first on . Mon, 11 May 2026 15:46:45 GMT Eric Butler https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56583219 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56583219 false false For one night, UNLV basketball’s golden era returns to the spotlight — not on the court, but in memory — as two architects of its rise are honored ... Sat, 09 May 2026 09:20:26 GMT https://lasvegassun.com/staff/ray-brewer/ https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56562710 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56562710 false false Several months ago, it was announced that the University of Louisville basketball team would participate in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. Last fall, the Cardinals signed a four-year agreement to participate in this prominent early-season tournament. The event, named the Players Era Men’s Championship, will be broadcast on ESPN networks through a partnership […] The post appeared first on . Fri, 08 May 2026 21:49:34 GMT Eric Butler https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56558651 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56558651 false false ESPN has secured the broadcast rights for the 2026 Players’ Era Tournament, which will return to Las Vegas. The agreement was announced Thursday morning. With its new network partner, the tournament will expand from 18 to 24 teams. The event launched in 2024 with eight teams and grew to 18 last season. The first two […] The post appeared first on . Fri, 08 May 2026 21:49:25 GMT Eric Butler https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56558648 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56558648 false false Por una noche, la era dorada del baloncesto de la UNLV vuelve a ser el centro de atención —no en la cancha, sino en la memoria— al rendir homenaje a dos de los artífices de su auge. Fri, 08 May 2026 09:08:38 GMT https://lasvegassun.com/staff/ray-brewer/ https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56550717 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56550717 false false UNLV basketball coach Josh Pastner has received new player commitments through the transfer portal. This basketball team continues to grow with each new addition. Dontrez Williams, a starting guard at Lindenwood, and Jeremy Foumena, a reserve center at Central Florida last season, have both committed to join UNLV’s basketball roster. Both players announced their decisions […] The post appeared first on . Thu, 07 May 2026 17:46:06 GMT Eric Butler https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56543768 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56543768 false false UNLV director of athletics Erick Harper will make a base salary of $505,000 per year under his new contract with the university. Wed, 06 May 2026 22:06:15 GMT Mick Akers https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56534813 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56534813 false false LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV men's basketball program has received a signed commitment from Dontrez Williams to join the Runnin' Rebels for the 2026-27 season, head coach Josh Pastner announced Wednesday. Wed, 06 May 2026 17:13:34 GMT University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56531142 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56531142 false false Liberty High senior point guard Tyus Thomas announced his college commitment on Tuesday evening. Wed, 06 May 2026 02:59:47 GMT Alex Wright https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56525159 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56525159 false false UNLV has extended athletic director Erick Harper on a four-year contract, Interim President Chris Heavey announced today. Tue, 05 May 2026 23:53:32 GMT Las Vegas Sun Staff https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56523694 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56523694 false false LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV men's basketball program has received a signed commitment from Jeremy Foumena to join the Runnin' Rebels for the 2026-27 season, head coach Josh Pastner announced Tuesday. Tue, 05 May 2026 18:06:29 GMT University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56519814 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56519814 false false Jeremy Foumena, a reserve center for Central Florida last season, is bound for the Rebels. Foumena also spent time at Rhode Island and Mississippi State. Sun, 03 May 2026 23:45:19 GMT Ed Graney https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56500661 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56500661 false false He appeared in nine games as a sophomore at Mississippi State before landing at Central Florida. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:28:21 GMT Las Vegas Sun Staff https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56500000 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56500000 false false The country star stepped out in a Larry Johnson No. 4 UNLV basketball jersey during part of his performance at Allegiant Stadium, giving a nod to Las Vegas basketball royalty. Sat, 02 May 2026 17:48:12 GMT Ray Brewer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56489324 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/unlv-rebels-basketball/articles/56489324 false false