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UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / December 18

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: 'Las Vegas Is Becoming The Epicenter Of ... The Sports World.”

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels hired Josh Pastner this offseason to take over as the head coach of their men's basketball team. Since taking over at UNLV he has sat down with Bruce Pascoe of Tucson.com.

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner: 'You've Got To Be Out There'

As we get closer to the tip-off of the NCAA basketball season, UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's head basketball coach Josh Pastner prepares to coach his first game as the leader of the program.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / October 16

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner On The Transfer Portal: 'I Love That You're Not Wasting Time Anymore'

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team saw new head coach Josh Pastner take over the program this offseason after the team moved on from former head coach Kevin Kruger.

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UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / October 2

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner Talks About The Changing College Basketball Landscape

Since the new UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's head basketball coach, Josh Pastner, last coached, a lot has changed. There are now NIL deals, which have drastically changed finances and recruiting in college basketball, and there is a new Pac-12.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / October 1

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Coach Josh Pastner Believes TV Gave Him A Different Perspective

This offseason, UNLV Rebels athletic director Erick Harper made a huge signing when he managed to lure former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner out of the TV studio and back into coaching.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 26

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Head Basketball Coach Josh Pastner Says He's 'Trying To Be As Hands On As I Can Be'

Since new UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball coach Josh Pastner took over leadership of the team, he has raved about both the city of Las Vegas and the rich history of the Rebels basketball program.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / September 24

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels Men's Basketball Team Is The Most Intriguing Team In The Mountain West Conference

While almost all of the focus has been on the UNLV Rebels football team as of late, we can't forget that we are also quickly moving toward the start of the Runnin' Rebels men's basketball season.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 15

UNLV Rebels Head Basketball Coach Josh Pastner Wants A 'Roaring Madhouse' At Home Games

This offseason, after moving on from former head coach Kevin Kruger, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball program in former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner to fill their head coaching vacancy.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / August 14

UNLV Rebels Head Basketball Coach Josh Pastner: 'This Is My Dream Job'

This offseason, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team made a huge splash in the Mountain West Conference when they fired former head coach Kevin Kruger and lured Josh Pastner away from his TV studio job to take over the program.

College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 21

UNLV’s Josh Pastner Skips NBA Summer League to Prioritize Recruiting

The UNLV Rebels brought in former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner to take over their men's basketball team this offseason after firing Kevin Kruger.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 15

UNLV Basketball Recruiting: Meet The Future Stars Committed To The Runnin' Rebels

This offseason, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team moved on from former head coach Kevin Kruger and brought in former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Pastner to replace him in a high-profile move.

College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / July 12

Garson, Wilkins, and Hawkins: A look at Josh Pastner's Assistant coaches

As Josh Pastner prepares for his first season as the head coach at UNLV, he'll need his assistant coaches to perform their roles effectively to turn the runnin' rebels into a successful program.

College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 11

Josh Pastner: How UNLV's new head Men's Basketball coach's past led him to this role

Josh Pastner was hired as UNLV's new head basketball coach during the offseason. Pastner has extensive head coaching experience between Memphis (2009-16) and Georgia Tech (2016-23).

College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / July 9

UNLV's Josh Pastner Raves About Arizona Transfer Emmanuel Stephen’s Potential Impact

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team faces a mass exodus to the transfer portal this offseason. Whether it was due to the firing of their former head coach, Kevin Kruger, or some players had their own reasons for moving on to a different program, the roster was gutted for the next incoming head coach.

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College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / May 9

UNLV Basketball Head Coach Josh Pastner Embraces Transfer Portal Era, Discusses NIL

After firing now-former head coach Kevin Kruger, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team made a big splash this offseason when they hired former Georgia Tech head coach turned television analyst Josh Pastner for their head coaching job.

College Basketball News / Dice City Sports / April 20

Pastner finally completes coaching staff

With the firing of former UNLV head basketball coach Kevin Kruger, the Runnin’ Rebels have been busy this offseason. Not only did they bring former Memphis and Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner on board to lead the team, but Pastner has finally unveiled his coaching staff for the 2025-26 basketball season.

College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / April 18

Josh Pastner Officially Announces New UNLV Basketball Staff

UNLV Rebels men's basketball program hired Josh Pastner to be the head coach of the program this offseason. Almost immediately, he was hard at work building a new roster after the team lost key pieces from last year's team to the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Dice City Sports / April 13

Pastner and UNLV to meet former team in November

With recent hiring of Josh Pastner as the new head coach of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels, Pastner has a chance this season to return to one of his old stomping grounds.

College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / April 11

Josh Pastner To Face Former Team As UNLV Battles Memphis In November Showdown

Josh Pastner has been named the new coach of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team; however, this season, he will be visiting one of his old stomping grounds.

College Basketball News / UNLV Rebels on SI / April 10

Josh Pastner Aims to Revive UNLV Hoops & Reignite Las Vegas Basketball Pride

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team has seen a steep decline in success over the last half-dozen years, which has led to a decline in attendance and enthusiasm for the once-great basketball powerhouse.

College Basketball News / Dice City Sports / April 9

Pastner continues to build coaching staff at UNLV

UNLV athletic director Erick Harper recently hired former Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner to take over the basketball program after the firing of Kevin Kruger.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 25

Josh Pastner takes over as basketball coach at UNLV

UNLV hired Josh Pastner as its basketball coach on Tuesday. Pastner, 47, has a 276-187 record over 14 seasons at Memphis (2009-16) and Georgia Tech (2016-23).

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 25

Reports: UNLV set to hire ex-Ga. Tech coach Josh Pastner

Former Georgia Tech and Memphis basketball coach Josh Pastner is set to be hired as the new head coach at UNLV, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 24