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Pastner’s transfer bonanza gives UNLV a boost in Mountain West rankings

After spending the offseason rebuilding their roster UNLV and coach Josh Pastner have some positive news to reflect upon. It has been a significant season of many changes for the UNLV Basketball program.

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Krishna Jayasankar Becomes First Indian Discus Thrower to Reach NCAA Championships

Last month, at the UNLV Rebels NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship West Regionals at College Station, Texas hosted by Texas A&M, Krishna Jayasankar qualified for the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Dan Mullen News / Mike Farrell Sports / June 13

TRENDING: Does UNLV Have Better Facilities Than Florida? Dan Mullen Thinks So

UNLV is a program that has unexpectedly become relevant in recent seasons. And despite the loss of head coach Barry Odom to Purdue, the Rebels are hoping to continue their rebirth this season under the leadership of new head coach Dan Mullen.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 12

Kaija Ambriz Named Director Of Basketball Operations For UNLV Lady Rebels

The UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team has added Kaija Ambriz to their staff. She will serve as the director of basketball operations. Head coach Lindy La Rocque made the announcement on Thursday.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 12

UNLV Men’s Golf Adds All-WCC Transfer Ryan Abuan Ahead Of 2025–26 Season

The UNLV Rebels men's golf team has added another piece of their squad through the transfer portal. On Wednesday, Rebels head coach Jean-Paul Herbert announced that Ryan Abuan has committed to UNLV for the upcoming golf season in 2025 - 2026.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 11

Josh Pastner’s Transfer Overhaul Has UNLV Climbing Mountain West Power Rankings

It has been an offseason of significant transition for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball program. Not only did they make a big splash hiring Josh Pastner to be their head coach after the firing of Kevin Kruger, but Pastner wasted no time attacking the transfer portal.

Dan Mullen News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 11

ESPN Ranks UNLV No. 2 In Mountain West Ahead Of Dan Mullen’s First Season

Like many experts, Bill Connelly of ESPN is both intrigued and torn by what the UNLV Rebels football team could be this season. With the exit of former head coach Barry Odom and the hiring of new head coach Dan Mullen, combined with a massive roster overhaul in which the program both added and lost key pieces, the questions are valid.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 11

UNLV Top Conference Landing Spots After 2032 Mountain West Deal Expires

The UNLV Rebels have signed a "bill of rights" that locks them into the Mountain West Conference through the 2031 - 2032 academic school year. Leaving prior to that would cause them to face significant financial consequences which includes both losing benefits of the deal and having to pay out a hefty sum of money to leave the conference.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 11

UNLV Embraces New Era Of Athlete Compensation Amid NCAA Settlement, $20.5M Salary Cap

Following the groundbreaking House vs. NCAA settlement which the UNLV Rebels officially opted into, the school now tries to navigate through uncharted waters.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 11

UNLV Slugger Dean Toigo Named First-Team All-Region

UNLV Runnin' Rebels baseball star Dean Toigo has been named to one of the 2025 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and Rawlings NCAA DI All-Region Team.

College Football News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 11

UNLV Is College Football's Most Intriguing Program

UNLV is the most intriguing college football program in 2025. Dan Mullen being the head coach in Las Vegas probably wasn't on many people's bingo cards for 2025, but the former Florida head coach is in town and has put a spotlight on the Rebels that they have never seen before.

Former UNLV Star Pitcher LJ Mercurius Joins Brother After Transferring To Oklahoma

It has been a busy offseason for the now former UNLV Hustlin' Rebels stud pitcher LJ Mercurius. He has now officially joined the Oklahoma Sooners through the transfer portal.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 10

UNLV Men’s Swimming And Diving Lands Distance Standout Luke Leon Guerrero

The UNLV Rebels men's swimming and diving team has secured a commitment from distance swimmer Luke Leon Guerrero. Guerrero is currently wrapping up his high school career at Troy High School in Fullerton, California, and will join the Rebels this upcoming Fall for the start of the 2025 academic year.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 10

UNLV Opts In To House v. NCAA Settlement, Will Begin Paying Student-Athletes

The UNLV Rebels athletic department has officially opted in to the terms of the House vs. NCAA settlement. Up until this point, student-athletes had only been allowed to earn money based on their name, image and likeness, however, payments were not allowed to come directly from the school.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 10

UNLV’s Caden Fioroni Named To 2025 PING All-America Third Team

UNLV Rebels men's golf star Caden Fioroni has been named to the 2025 Division I PING All-America Third Team. The honor was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) on Monday.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 10

UNLV Hires Former Lakers Trainer Jon Wall As Strength And Conditioning Coach

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball head coach Josh Pastner announced Monday that they have brought on Jon Wall to be their strength and conditioning coach.

Dan Mullen News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 9

Dan Mullen Reunites With Trusted Ally Lee Davis To Help Lead UNLV Football

This offseason, after the UNLV Rebels hired new head coach Dan Mullen to replace the exiting Barry Odom, he had to fill out his staff. One of his most important hires was his chief of staff.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 6

UNLV Positioned For A Title Run In Final Season Of The Current Mountain West

This will be the last season for the Mountain West Conference before realignment next year when more than a third of the current teams leave for the new Pac-12.

Dan Mullen News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 6

Dan Mullen Aims To Elevate UNLV Football Into A Mountain West Powerhouse

This offseason former Florida Gators head football coach Dan Mullen left his TV studio job as an analyst to take over the UNLV Rebels head coaching job which was vacated by Barry Odom who left to take the Purdue Boilermakers job.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 6

UNLV AD Erick Harper Eyes Bold Future Amid Challenges In Realignment And Revenue

UNLV Rebels athletic director Erick Harper took over an athletic program with a lot of potential but also a lot of challenges over the past few years. Just in this past year they have hired multiple new coaches including new head football coach in Dan Mullen after former head coach Barry Odom left to take the Purdue Boilermakers job.

UNLV Rebels News / UNLV Rebels on SI / June 6

UNLV Women’s Soccer Adds Three Standout JUCO Transfers

The UNLV Rebels women's soccer team announced on Thursday that they have received signed commitments from three former junior college student-athletes who have agreed to join the program for the upcoming season.