There were hugs, smiles and tears. Families walked the red carpet as fans applauded. It was an unforgettable Senior Day, especially for Kevin Foster.
Basketball
Anthony Marshall’s every move, for four years, has been under a microscope. And that’s the way he wanted it.
A boy, not yet 2 weeks old, is living in the Bay Area with his parents and sister. He was given the name Justin after a college basketball player his father met and became close to while writing a book.
When Quintrell Thomas transferred to UNLV from Kansas, his college basketball goals were greater than being a part-time starter over three seasons. But he’s not about to walk away disappointed. Thomas will be honored Saturday with seniors Justin Hawkins and Anthony Marshall before the Rebels’ regular-season finale.
Kelli Thompson had 27 points, and Rejane Verin piled up 26 points and 19 rebounds as the UNLV women’s basketball team pulled away late to beat Boise State 70-60 on Wednesday night at Boise, Idaho.
UNLV’s basketball team will take its 68-64 victory against Boise State on Tuesday night and not apologize.
It was not Anthony Marshall’s final regular-season home game, so there was no ceremony to honor UNLV’s three seniors, but he decided to make it his night anyway.
RENO — It was almost three months ago when a dislocated right elbow turned Mike Moser’s junior season upside down.
RENO — As Anthony Bennett discussed his mysterious injury, his eyes turned wide open when a reporter mentioned “brachial neuritis” as the diagnosis.
The rain clouds have moved away from those storms of disaster that were road losses to Fresno State and Air Force, and light appears to be shining through the mist upon UNLV’s basketball team.
Kelli Thompson would watch her older brother take it to future NBA All-Stars on the courts in Southern California, his talent unquestioned as he would outplay James Harden, Russell Westbrook and other top players.
Single-session tickets for the Mountain West Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships go on sale at noon today. The tournament runs March 12 to 16.
On a Sunday afternoon in mid-March, coach Dave Rice will see where UNLV fits into the NCAA Tournament picture. Until then, he won’t sneak many peeks at the projections.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Khem Birch woke up Saturday morning expecting to play a part in a competitive college basketball game. UNLV’s sophomore center was happy to be only half right.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — A young and restless freshman, Savon Goodman must see optimism in everything.