UNLV Coach Lon Kruger is Back After Sextuple Bypass Oct 6, 2007
What was once complex is now routine, and UNLV basketball fans are among the beneficiaries. Lon Kruger does not look like a man who underwent sextuple bypass heart surgery just 60 days ago. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Hawkins becomes first to commit for 2009 Oct 4, 2007
UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger loves defense so it was no surprise that the Runnin' Rebels first commitment of the 2009 recruiting class prides himself in just that. Find out what Justin Hawkins had to say about his decision to become a Rebel inside. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
'09 hoops prospect Hawkins picks UNLV Oct 4, 2007
UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger loves defense so it was no surprise that the Runnin' Rebels first commitment of the 2009 recruiting class prides himself in just that. In fact, the Rebels might just have picked up a commit from the West Coast's finest defender. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Heart Bypass Surgery Usually Leaves Patients Motivated Aug 4, 2007
The surgery that UNLV basketball coach, Lon Kruger, had is one of the most commonly performed operations in the U.S. More than 500,000 procedures are done each year. However, a local heart surgeon says bypassing six arteries is a bit unusual. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
UNLV Basketball Coach Lon Kruger Recovers From Heart Surgery Aug 3, 2007
Build Your Own Newscast. Lon Kruger, UNLV's head basketball coach, underwent elective open heart bypass surgery Thursday afternoon. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
UNLV coach Kruger has successful heart surgery Aug 3, 2007
LAS VEGAS -- UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger underwent a successful heart procedure at an area hospital Thursday and was resting comfortably in recovery, the school announced. The 54-year-old Kruger had his routine annual stress test last week, and after doctors conducted further testing earlier this week, blockages were identified and the determination was made to do open-heart bypass surgery. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Arkansas judge dismisses Mustain e-mail lawsuit Jun 5, 2007
The importance of NCAA regulations became a crucial issue, and Lindsay sided with the university, citing a past case involving former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian. "The NCAA constitution, rules and regulations ... are not state law, according to the United States Supreme Court," Lindsay said. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Lots of home cookin' for Rebels Jun 2, 2007
By Rebel Nation EditorPosted Jun 1, 2007 UNLV basketball fans will get plenty of opportunity to watch the defending Mountain West Tournament champs in person next winter. The school released its non-conference schedule on Friday. (RebelReport.com)
Living A Dream - Part Two Jun 2, 2007
This is Part Two of a three part series on the four-year playing career of former UNLV basketball guard Michael Umeh ... During Umeh's quest to heal himself and build confidence in his shaky knee, his UNLV basketball team got a jolt of unexpected good news when Lon Kruger's son Kevin decided to transfer from Arizona State to the Runnin' Rebels using a new rule that allowed him to compete in his senior season at another institution. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
Living A Dream May 30, 2007
This is Part One of a three part series on the four-year playing career of former UNLV basketball guard Michael Umeh ... com recently was given that opportunity to receive one of those hand-on accounts from former UNLV basketball player Michael Umeh. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
It's official ... Hamga a Rebel! May 18, 2007
By Rebel Nation EditorPosted May 16, 2007 UNLV basketball fans can exhale now. The school on Wednesday announced it had received a letter of intent from 7-foot Beas Hamga of Decatur, Ill. (RebelReport.com)
Rebels hitting on all cylinders May 17, 2007
In a town that favors going for the elusive three-team parlay over the straight bet or the trifecta over the win bet, fans of the UNLV basketball program are doing cartwheels over the recent three-teamer hit by the athletic department. The first part that came through was a triumphant season culminating in the much ballyhooed run to the Sweet 16. (UNLV Sports -- Rivals.com)
In a perfect world Apr 17, 2007
" Within the eight working groups that ended up with a blueprint, of sorts, for what Las Vegas and Clark County need to do to keep people here, to attract educated workers, to make this a place people think of in the long term, hope seemed more tightly defined. Just give us ways to get around the city. Give us access to the arts. Give us state lawmakers looking toward drawing businesses other than strictly casinos to the desert. Give us a well-funded public education. Give us a system of water... (Las Vegas Sun)
JOE HAWK: Here's a Paris worth your admiration -- and we don't mean Hilton Apr 10, 2007
We have to wonder what all those UNLV basketball fans who clamored a year ago for Bob Huggins to replace Lon Kruger as Rebels coach are thinking now that Huggins -- after just one season -- bolted Kansas State for his alma mater, West Virginia. Kruger took UNLV to a 30-7 record and the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 this past season while Huggins went 23-12 and took the Wildcats to the National Invitation Tournament's second round. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Rebels receive fond farewell Apr 10, 2007
As it turned out, UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger was a prophet. He gathered his players before the season and said a successful showing in the NCAA Tournament was in their future. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Diehard 51s fan has been with team from start Apr 8, 2007
The 66-year-old has had season tickets to the Las Vegas 51s since they arrived here in 1983, when they were known as the Stars, and the happy-go-lucky, part-time convention worker also has season passes for UNLV basketball and football. Advertisement. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Las Vegas Mayor Sails Past Challengers to Final Term Apr 5, 2007
In other races, Lois Tarkanian, the wife of former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, held on to her Las Vegas City Council seat, winning 57 percent of the vote. Longtime Las Vegas City Councilman and barber Gary Reese won re-election over homeless advocate Joe Sacco. (KRNV.com, NV)
LOOKING AHEAD : Rebels eager for challenge Mar 29, 2007
Las Vegas Review-Journal. Team will have to adapt as five seniors move on. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Registration Open For Regina Miller Basketball Camps Mar 29, 2007
LAS VEGAS - The UNLV Basketball Camps return again this summer, with three different sessions set up. The first session will be a Day Camp that runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on June 12 through June 14. (Unlvrebels.com)
SEASON OF SUCCESS: Rebels run past expectations Mar 28, 2007
"One of the goals I set at the beginning of the year was to put pride back into UNLV basketball," Kevin Kruger said. "And we did that.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
ED GRANEY: Take coach at his word, then cross your fingers Mar 25, 2007
UNLV basketball fans Elma Fortier, left, and Barbara Carr pose for a photograph with Rebels coach Lon Kruger on Saturday after the team's return to the Thomas Center. Photo by. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
ED GRANEY: Program regains positive outlook Mar 24, 2007
UNLV basketball awakes today a Sweet 16 loser in the NCAA Tournament and a national program for the first time in years ... " Schools throughout Las Vegas encouraged students to wear red on Friday. Bars were packed and a spirit that was buried for so long reappeared. The run might have lasted a few days longer had UNLV played better and Porter not gone completely insane from 3-point range, but it was going to conclude here one way or the other. When it did, this much was certain: A foundation... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Marcus Lawrence: From Gorman to Sweet 16 Mar 23, 2007
People dont understand how (UNLV basketball) kind of like died out. No one really talked about it much. (RebelReport.com)
SEEMS LIKE OLD TIMES Mar 23, 2007
Meanwhile, for Williams to finally have a chance to revisit the one-time success of UNLV basketball -- in his own backyard, no less -- after such a long period of the program having struggled was almost too much to comprehend Thursday. "It's been tough to follow them, what with their new TV deal (with CSTV)," Williams said of the 30-6 Rebels. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
'This is the best feeling' Mar 22, 2007
UNLV basketball fans react Wednesday to head coach Lon Kruger as he gets on a bus at Thomas Center to travel to St. Louis for the Midwest Regional against the third-seeded Oregon Ducks. Dozie Oparaugo wasn't going to make his 1 p.m. architectural design class Wednesday, and he didn't care. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
NORM: Bouncer to leave hospital today Mar 21, 2007
UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger already has turned down a big-school offer, said Dave Cokin, who made the comment Tuesday on KBAD-AM, 920 (ESPN), during his sports-talk show with John Hanson. Cokin said he could not identify the school because Kruger swore him to secrecy. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
NCAA TOURNAMENT'S HOT STORY: Spotlight shines on Rebels Mar 20, 2007
The UNLV basketball coach is the type to volunteer as the designated driver, making sure everyone gets to and from the party safely. That's part of his job this week as the Rebels return to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time in 16 years. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Injured players busy healing Mar 20, 2007
UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger, left, joins guard Wink Adams for a news conference Monday at the Thomas Center ... UNLV BASKETBALL INJURY LIST. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
EDITORIAL: March Madness alive in Las Vegas Mar 20, 2007
In a city where nearly everyone is from somewhere else and roots for some other team, UNLV basketball is, at long last, bringing Las Vegans together again. Regardless of how and when this March Madness ends, here's hoping the valley's newfound Rebel fever carries over to next season and the years ahead. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Opinion)
UNLV upsets Wisconsin Mar 19, 2007
Just like his teams share the basketball, coach Lon Kruger wanted everyone family, friends and fans to savor the newest and long-awaited chapter of UNLV basketball. Sixteen years after Jerry Tarkanian was chewing on a towel while leading a talented squad featuring Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon and Greg Anthony to the Final Four, the Runnin' Rebels are back in the round of 16 at the NCAA tournament. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
MEMORY LANE: History calls to White, UNLV Mar 18, 2007
What he is doing is helping UNLV basketball recall its glory days. "We've brought a little bit of that back," White said. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
WEEK IN REVIEW: Galardi gets 30-month sentence in scheme Mar 18, 2007
FAN FRIENDLY: UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger shakes hands Wednesday with fans in the Thomas Center parking lot. About 80 people were there to send off the Runnin' Rebels as they headed to Chicago to play Georgia Tech in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
ED GRANEY: Kruger can go from 0-for-8 to dominate Mar 17, 2007
UNLV basketball is again among the first-round NCAA winners, and given it took 16 years to do so, the unconventional style in which it beat Georgia Tech should come as no surprise. The Rebels advanced with a 67-63 victory on a day their most important player didn't make a shot in eight attempts, all from 3-point range. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
ED GRANEY : It's time for these Rebels to make history Mar 16, 2007
That massive weight once threatened to suffocate UNLV basketball, but now it seems as though the program has unearthed an air pocket or two. It's a beginning. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
ED GRANEY: Rebels' demeanor instilled by coach Mar 15, 2007
Which pretty much means UNLV basketball today is a portrait of your average, mild-mannered, button-downed, stoic, Midwest banker. It's true: A program whose history was built on glitz and glamour and gaudy play returns to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years Friday with a group more apt to help pick up trash than talk it. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Ex-Rebel Johnson enjoying UNLV's run Mar 15, 2007
He is on a Newman Scholarship, which was set up nearly three decades ago to help former UNLV basketball players return and get their degree. Johnson hopes to be done by the end of the summer. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
NCAA TOURNAMENT: Rebels headed to Windy City Mar 12, 2007
UNLV basketball players, cheerleaders and fans react Sunday at the Cox Pavilion after the Rebels were selected to play in the NCAA Tournament. As he watched the announcement of the NCAA Tournament brackets Sunday afternoon, UNLV sophomore guard Wink Adams said he had a flashback to when he was growing up in Houston. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
ED GRANEY: Umeh's senior moment is nothing but net Mar 11, 2007
UNLV basketball stands on top of the Mountain West Conference today and the senior Umeh appropriately was the first to rise above all teammates at the Thomas Center floor late Saturday afternoon. The Rebels had just completed a remarkable second-half rally to beat Brigham Young 78-70 in the conference tournament final and a net awaited the celebratory slashing. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
NORM: Heads might roll over UFC interview Mar 11, 2007
In the crowd, scouting the UNLV-BYU title game: former UNLV sports information director Tommy Sheppard, now vice president of basketball operations for the NBA's Washington Wizards, and former UNLV basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour. THE PUNCH LINE. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
McKay focuses on preparing Lobos, not end of reign at UNM Mar 6, 2007
UNLV BANQUET -- Fans are invited to watch the NCAA Tournament Selection Show with the UNLV basketball team Sunday at Cox Pavilion. The Runnin' Rebel Basketball Banquet begins at 1 p.m. with a cocktail social, followed by lunch at 1:30 and an awards ceremony at 2. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
UNLV SENIOR NIGHT: Essengue's journey culminates Mar 3, 2007
The seniors -- Essengue, Joel Anthony, Kevin Kruger, Michael Umeh and Wendell White -- who led a revival of UNLV basketball arrived from a variety of destinations. "We all come from different areas, we all come from different backgrounds and we all got here a different way," said Kruger, who transferred from Arizona State last summer. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Runnin' Rebel Fever is BACK! Mar 3, 2007
The UNLV basketball team has a chance to win their 25th game of the year, and the excitement is building. This is a big game and tickets are going fast. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
UNLV revival Mar 1, 2007
"I came here with the expectation to win a conference championship, go to the NCAA tournament and put some pride back in UNLV basketball," said Kruger, a senior who transferred from Arizona State. "We're pretty close to accomplishing all those goals.". (USA Today -- Sports)
SCALING THE MOUNTAIN WEST: Rebels soar over Air Force Feb 21, 2007
"When you walk around campus, you see there is more pride in UNLV basketball, and that's one of the reasons I came here," said Kevin Kruger, who transferred from Arizona State to help his father, Lon Kruger, revive the Rebels. "It's a great feeling to be a part of it.". (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Not picture-perfect Feb 18, 2007
The Thomas & Mack Center during a UNLV basketball game. With UNLV on the apparent rebound, the Thomas & Mack will be jammed next year with locals. (Las Vegas Sun)
JOE HAWK: Reluctant superstar showed softer side on record-breaking night Feb 18, 2007
I had been an accomplished PA announcer since my high school days, and with usual UNLV basketball "voice" Dick Calvert broadcasting professional soccer in Phoenix this particular night, I was asked to be on the arena mike. "What is it?" I remember Abdul-Jabbar asking of the card as he extended his right hand to take it from me. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
PROFESSIONAL OPTIMISM: NBA not ready to bet on Vegas Feb 18, 2007
" Former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian said he thinks Las Vegas can support the NBA now. "The city's so much bigger," he said. "There's so much money out there. I believe it would work. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
History made, missed Feb 18, 2007
They were considered steep, especially compared with UNLV basketball ticket prices for what local fans thought was a superior product. Fredman said the Jazz's top ticket in 1983 was $25 in Las Vegas, and a UNLV ticket was going for roughly half that. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE Feb 17, 2007
Former UNLV basketball player and ESPN analyst Greg Anthony, left, prepares Friday to interview LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers to preview the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday. Anthony interviewed various players at the Palms. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
Vote for the UW Fan of the Year, Presented by State Farm Feb 16, 2007
This past fall he traveled to the football game in Syracuse, N.Y., and this winter the UNLV basketball game, at which he wears his favorite brown and gold apparel in support of his Cowboys. Weston Toll. (Wyomingathletics.com)
BILL TAAFFE: Rebels' radio duo hitting stride, just like team Feb 13, 2007
John Hanson, KBAD's broadcast manager, says if radio listenership for UNLV basketball was, say, a 1 when Sandler was hired, it's a 10 or more today -- and growing. Winning is obviously the father of fan interest, but it says here that Sandler and his partner, Glen Gondrezick, also have contributed. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
JOE HAWK: Amaechi's revelation (yawn) has dollar signs written all over it Feb 13, 2007
Longtime UNLV basketball fans were crestfallen Monday when Duke fell out of The Associated Press' Top 25 poll for the first time since 1996, after losing its fourth straight game Sunday, at Maryland. Yeah, right. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Two in fall at game remain hospitalized Feb 13, 2007
A man and a woman who fell off the balcony of the Thomas Center after Saturday night's UNLV basketball game are still hospitalized at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. The two, whose names and ages have not been released by University of Nevada, Las Vegas officials, plummeted to the level below and landed on a woman, whose name has also not been released. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Nevada News)
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Jump Into Top 25 Feb 1, 2007
There's something special about this year's UNLV basketball team. Who knows if they're a team of destiny but they are winning, which has some fans asking how. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
REMOTE CONTROL: Boxing's pay per view turns into pay per phooey Jan 30, 2007
AFTERWORD -- Last week's column on UNLV basketball on the Mtn. mentioned that the CSTV network is owned by CBS. CSTV is also owned by Comcast, the cable giant. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
ED GRANEY: Confident club courts destiny Jan 24, 2007
You can secretly attach it to your thoughts when considering this UNLV basketball team. If the Rebels aren't destined to win a Mountain West Conference championship, they're certainly meant to attend the party until someone demonstrates the ability to shove them out the door after last call. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
UNLV's Cage, Roberson strive to be impact players in future Jan 18, 2007
But in the middle of a promising UNLV basketball season, they are mostly out of sight, out of mind. They lift weights five days a week, practice with the rest of the team and challenge each other in one-on-one drills. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
High school student takes close-up look at journalism Jan 15, 2007
Lopez was selected to cover the BYU-UNLV basketball game on Saturday ... Matt Youmans, who covers UNLV basketball for the Review-Journal elbowed me to stop cheering. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Air Force - UNLV Basketball Game Soldout Jan 7, 2007
Air Force Academy Official Athletic Site. Only single seat tickets remain. (Airforcesports.com)
