Somebody had posted about watching classic Runnin' Rebels or Big East games if they wanted to see good college basketball. Those were the days, for sure. Big East had coaches like Thompson, Carnesseca, Boeheim, Calhoun, and some young, whipper-snapper named Pitino. Are we seeing the final vestige of that era finally become one for the ages? I mean, really, what will we do for live nose-picking?

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Down Gilbert and Parquet. Tight till the end.

Rebs 61
Cadets 56

Currently the Rebels are closing out Air Force in OT with 40 seconds left 76-68

Great effort by Harkless!

I wanted to reach into the monitor and punch the announcer that kept saying "These Rebel fans really love the "air ball" chant". Finally in OT the other guy told him "I think they are saying "Rebels""

Is a joke. Yes, UNLV should be handle AFA without Gilbert but that’s beside the point. If I were a ref on that court, I’d have merely separated the two and given a warning. And that’s it.

Two games is a gd joke. I hate this conference.

Kids yap, it happens. Issue warnings instead of trying to sanitize and pussify every little element.

If we were a threat, I seriously would think this was planned and they were out to get UNLV. With UNLV not being much of a threat, it just tells me the league flat out sucks across the board.

And this went under review and they still came to the same conclusion?

I don’t get it, I really don’t. I’m pissed off about this.

Bid 12 has been having talks with CU, ASU, U of A and Utah again about consoli the Big 12 conference out West. The Big 12 reached out to the four schools and we all know how fast things can happen. The Pac is the Titanic and I hate that the Wack 12 may be the only thing left for UNLV to grab on to!

Did we push him out or did he want to leave on his own?

Whatever: He was announced as an All-WCC player.

Probably could have used him. Average 15 and 6. Shoots 40% from three. ( Averaged 19 Pts and 6 rebs against Gonzaga)

This is getting excessive now. In no way am I saying Gilbert is our savior, but suspending him for this game after he was basically out all of last game is ridiculous.

I went to the WCC semis last night and it was entertaining, (St. Mary's vs. BYU and Gonzaga vs. San Francisco) Enthusiastic crowds and good games. Not one of these teams ran a weave. They all ran high pick-and-rolls with huge centers who could actually catch and handle the ball.

Surrounding me where I sat were 8 Gonzaga fans. Two traveled from Miami and six were local. The locals lived here between 6 and 13 years. None were originally from the Northwest. All of them became Gonzaga fans by watching and enjoying past NCAA runs.

NOT ONE OF THE LOCALS HAD EVER BEEN TO A REBEL BASKETBALL GAME. They had zero interest in Rebel basketball. When I asked why, they couldn't come up with reasons other than they just don't even consider them.

So, my point is, if Gonzaga and the Rebels had changed records I believe most of these people would be Rebel fans at least, and season ticket holders at best. They were all knowledgeable about basketball. They are attracted to Gonzaga because they win.

In the 90's we were the Gonzaga of the time. And for no valid reason, we threw the program in the dumpster. Had we been able to keep going we would have Millions of fans Nationally and regularly fill the T&M.

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My takeaways from the game
1. Fundamentals, Augmon used the glass like it was meant to be used.
2. Soft hands in the post and post position, Johnson and Butler make it look easy. I have forgotten what soft hands look like at UNLV.
3. Constant motion in the offense. I hate this stupid era of ISO.
4. Point guard play is huge. A solid point guard makes everything smooth.
5. .This maybe the biggest one. Traveling was called consistently.
6. Teamwork, I don’t think we will ever see great team basketball ever again. And I don’t just mean at UNLV.

Say it ain’t so

I'm thinking the odds are 100% we lose SDSU and over 50% we lose another team ( Colorado State?)

If we lose SDSU and Colorado State what should the MWC do? If we add teams who should we approach? Should the MWC consider merging with another conference? Does anyone have confidence the new MWC commissioner can handle this task?

Looks like there’s a chance Porter Moser leaves for the Notre Dame job. If I remember correctly Kevin had recruited Jalen Hill to Oklahoma. He obviously didn’t leave during the coaching change to Moser but he will have one more year of eligibility. Milos Uzan was also a player that we recruited from here in town who is there for his freshman season. Might be something to look out for. Either one or both would be solid players to snag. Kevin has relationships with both.

It’s looking way ahead, of course, especially given that we’ve lost 7 of 10 or whatever it might be … but AFA first, BSU second .. that’s the side of the bracket you want to be on. BSU was dropped another, this one at USU who is peaking at the right time perhaps.

UNLV absolutely should dismantle Air Force. Have they even won a MWCT game before? I’d rather have Wyoming first, but AFA should be simple.

Than a more rested Boise. Won’t be easy but I watch them play and I’m sorry, for second best in league, it’s a weak second best. UNLV will obviously be a dog … not saying they will or should even, but there’s no reason they can’t go toe to toe at home.

What’s going to happen Wed? Are the boys going to take care of business? Beat the fly boys? I never like playing the academy. The games are always difficult. I’ll say Reb’s 62 AFA 54.

Exciting win in Reno. The players seemed really into the game. Time to support CKK as he navigates the new and changing landscape of college basketball.

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When do we deploy the new variant? WTF???

Kurt KITAYAMA wins pga tourney today. $3.6m. Former Unlv guy. They said he got a nickname of "the project" as his game was so rough starting college.

Keshon just got ejected for headbutting a FUNR player. The headbutt was very light and I'm not sure if he even made contact. IMO, it was more like they were talking and Gilbert put his head forward.

He will be in the portal shortly.

Reno - 83
Rebels - 65

Their place is sold out. Another beat down. UGH!!

Do we have a shot with this kid? The coaching staff was at his game last night.

I could easily be wrong, but it looks like (considering tie-breakers) we start with AF and ( if we win ) play Boise.

Who are we playing this week? Does anyone know the time?

What do you guys think about tomorrow? What’s the line for entertainment purposes?