At Mountain West Media Day 2025, coaches across the league — from Boise State and UNLV to Colorado State, San Diego State, and Grand Canyon — emphasized defense, culture, and continuity. Unit 1 Hoop Source was on the ground in Las Vegas with exclusive access and firsthand takeaways from one of college basketball’s most competitive conferences
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“Pro Import Profile: Jalen Hill’s Fit for Europe, Australia, and Global Pro Leagues”
Being from the Western Region, I’ve had the opportunity to watch Jalen Hill closely since his high school days at Clark High School in Las Vegas. His rise didn’t come overnight—it was a process that revealed itself steadily over time. By his junior year, Hill had clearly separated himself as one of the top two-way prospects in Nevada. What stood out…
“UNLV Men’s Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Josh Pastner’s Team Building From the Ground Up”
Las Vegas, NV — I recently had the opportunity to get a firsthand look at the new-look UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball team under first-year head coach Josh Pastner, and while it’s far too early for sweeping evaluations, one thing is already clear: there’s a new energy inside the Mendenhall Center. Pastner, known for his sideline…
“When a Public School Took Down a National Powerhouse: The Night Canyon Springs Beat Findlay Prep-10 Years Later”
It’s been over 10 years since this game took place, and I still don’t think we’ll ever see anything like it again in Las Vegas high school basketball. Nobody in the state believed a local public school like Canyon Springs could take down a powerhouse like Findlay Prep. But that’s exactly what happened. This was the biggest upset in…
The Identity Crisis: What Kind of Program Does UNLV Want to Be?
The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels basketball program has a storied history, highlighted by their dominance in the late 1980s and early ’90s under Jerry Tarkanian, culminating in a national championship in 1990. However, since those glory days, the program has struggled to maintain national relevance, cycling through multiple head coaches and failing to establish a consistent…
Rising Stars: Inside the Next Generation of Las Vegas Hoop Talent” Bruce Of Prep Hoops
Rarely do we hear independent sports journalists start off in this manner: The secret of success lies in this: There is inside of you and me a Seed of God capable of drawing to us any element we need to bring to fruition whatever of good we desire. It’s not just merely about our money,…
“UNLV’s Quest for Dominant Bigs: Prospects to Watch In The High School Ranks”
In the ever changing landscape of college basketball, the pursuit of promising talent never rests. The UNLV Men’s Running Rebels, are already charting a course towards a future paved with potential. With the anticipation of what lies ahead, we delve into the profiles of four remarkable prospects who hold the promise of bolstering the UNLV…
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