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The Rebellion PodcastIdaho State Game ReactionThis episode covers my reactions and thoughts following the Rebels 38-31 win over Idaho State on Saturday. The Dan Mullen era did not exactly start with the most impressive performance ever, however, a win is a win. In this episode, I discuss how our defense really struggled to stop the Bengals, but our offense is showing to have potential. I conclude by discussing my new expectations for this team moving forward as Saturdays' performance has brought Rebel fans back down to earth. We are hoping to see a much improved team on Friday against Sam Houston State.
2025-08-2618 min
The Rebellion PodcastUNLV Football Season is Here! Roster Analysis and PredictionsRebel fans... It's here! Football season is finally here. The Dan Mullen era starts Saturday at Allegiant against the Idaho State Bengals! In this episode I talk about the following:1:10 - I talk about how absurdly nervous I get before and during games and how I should probably visit a psychiatrist 4:05 - Thoughts on last season6:10 - Great defense = entertaining in Football 8:30 - Playing Boise State9:10 - Dan Mullen is the 6th best coach in college football10:20 - Media Predictions for UNLV15:02 - Projected starting li...
2025-08-2245 min
The Rebellion PodcastEverything You Need to Know About Walter BrownOn August 8, 2025, the Runnin' Rebel basketball team added a new member to the team and his name is Walter Brown. Walter is from New Zealand and has multiple years of experience playing professional basketball in New Zealand and Australia. This episode discusses Walter's impressive resume and gives you an idea of what to expect from him this upcoming season.
2025-08-1419 minThe Rebellion PodcastRanking the Top 10 Players from the Kevin Kruger EraAs we begin a new chapter in UNLV basketball history with the Josh Pastner era fast approaching, a brief look back into the past four years brings us today's episode where I rank the top 10 players to suit up in the scarlet and grey during the Kevin Kruger era (2020-2025). This ranking based off of the following criteria: Talent, stats, how valuable to the team
2025-08-0821 min
The Rebellion Podcast2025 NBA Mock Draft Selection ShowAs the 2025 NBA draft approaches, we welcome a special guest to the show and conduct our own mock draft for the lottery. We offer our assessments of each draftee and clarify the reasons for our conviction that they will or will not be successful NBA players, as well as their potential contributions to their respective teams.
2025-06-2540 min
The Rebellion PodcastRemembering Bryce Dejean-JonesBryce Dejean-Jones, a former Runnin' Rebel and NBA player, was known for his exceptional talent and unwavering competitiveness. One early morning, on May 28, 2016, after breaking into an apartment, which he mistakenly thought was his girlfriend's, Dejean-Jones was shot and killed. This episode is the narrative of a young man who, despite possessing an abundance of potential, was unable to achieve his goals due to his emotions and anger. R.I.P. BDJ
2025-06-2427 minThe Rebellion PodcastTitan Submersible Disaster, UNLV Stays in MWC, Rebel Football, and WNBA vs Varsity MenIn this episode, I talk about Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster, a brand-new Netflix documentary, and what a crazy story it is. I then discuss UNLV's decision to remain in the MWC and the reasons I agree with it. I subsequently address the emergence of UNLV football and the enthusiasm surrounding the program's future. Lastly, I pose the question: Is it possible for the Las Vegas Aces to defeat a strong high school boys' team?
2025-06-2131 min
The Rebellion PodcastHow Good is Naas Cunningham? And NBA Playoffs Recap with TK KingsburyThis episode features a special guest who joins the show to discuss the incoming Alabama transfer, Naas Cunningham. The discussion centers on his talent level, skillset, and ultimate potential as a recruit. Following this, TK and I engage in a conversation regarding the NBA playoffs. We share our opinions on our preferred teams (the Nuggets and Lakers), engage in a conversation regarding the excessive number of blowouts, and address Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the online animosity directed at him. Finally, we discuss the top five players in the world.
2025-05-3132 min
The Rebellion PodcastCrazy Sports Parents and What it Actually Takes to Become a Professional AthleteParents today are crazier than ever when it comes to their behavior toward their children's sports of choice. Overzealous parent behavior can contribute to issues like performance anxiety and burnout in children, but positive parent involvement is crucial for the functioning of youth sports leagues. This episode dives deep into everything that directly correlates to the following topic: what it actually takes to become a professional athlete. Becoming a professional athlete is incredibly difficult. Only a small fraction of athletes who participate in high school or college sports make it to the professional level. The odds are estimated to...
2025-05-1648 min
The Rebellion PodcastThe Rise and Fall of Dave RiceThis is the story of Dave Rice, from his unexpected appointment as head coach to the success and excitement that captivated the Las Vegas community to the underachieving results that ultimately resulted in the dismissal of a beloved former Rebel and the beginning of the downfall of a once historic basketball program.
2025-05-0841 minThe Rebellion PodcastDay in the Life of a Tall Person.. and.. 117 Days Till Football Season!This episode of TRP covers a few different topics. As my excitement for football season grows, I wanted to briefly discuss Mullen's recruiting class, what life is like when you are tall, and a few other subjects. The following topics are covered in this episode:117 More Days Till Football Season!Tweet of the day“Guys like Mullen and Pastner are built for recruiting in today’s college sports world. This isnt 5-10-15 years ago, it’s a whole different animal nowadays.”While other coaches complain, Dan and Josh embrace.Because of their salesman personalitiesJosh said this way...
2025-05-0636 min
The Rebellion PodcastEpisode 50 Presents the Player Spotlight Series: Marcus BanksTo commemorate the 50th episode of TRP, I am conducting a player spotlight on Marcus Banks, one of the most talented and electrifying athletes to have ever played for UNLV basketball. The subject of this episode is Marcus's basketball career, which encompasses my personal favorite memories, statistics, awards and honors, and any narrative that is associated with him. Enjoy! MBA link: https://www.mb3basketball.com/
2025-05-0243 minThe Rebellion PodcastTop Mid-Major Transfer Class, Pastner Being a Prodigy, Gorilla v Everybody, and Shedeur MadnessIn this episode, I address a variety of topics and provide my perspectives on each one, rather than concentrating on a single subject. The following subjects are addressed:Gorilla vs Grizzly BearEvanMiya transfer class ranking has UNLV #1New YouTube video about JPPastner creating his own scouting service at 13Jailen Bedforn transfers to V TechBarry Poaching our players?What was your moment when you knew you weren’t a proShedeur Sanders drama
2025-05-0127 minThe Rebellion PodcastWhy Pastner was the Perfect Hire and Why You Should Be ExcitedThis episode is somewhat brief; however, it serves as a summary of Josh's initial month at HC and his exceptional performance thus far. I elaborate on the reasons why Rebel fans should be enthusiastic about the program's future and how he differs from other coaches we have had in the past. Go Rebels!!
2025-04-3024 minThe Rebellion PodcastAre the Rebels Back?!Wow, what a past couple of weeks it has been for the Runnin Rebel basketball program and for their fans. Josh Pastner continues to impress as he is assembling a roster that will be ready to compete for a MWC title right away. In this episode I discuss the new additions to the team, why this roster is so impressive, and I attempt to put together my favorite starting lineup among all these good players.
2025-04-2530 minThe Rebellion PodcastRanking the Top 30 Recruits Ever in the Mountain West ConferenceSimply stated, the episode description is the episode's title. I have chosen to rank the top 30 high school recruits who have ever selected a Mountain West Conference institution, from #30 to #1. These rankings are exclusively from 247 Sports and, regrettably, only back to 2010. Therefore, any high-profile recruits, such as Kawhi Leonard or Wink Adams, will not be included.
2025-04-2228 minThe Rebellion PodcastBest Roster on Paper Since 2016 with More Players ComingIn this episode of TRP, I discuss the following topics:-VGK win game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.-The latest players joining the UNLV MBB roster.- Strengths of the 2025-2026 roster and what ways the roster could improve-Expectations for next season-How typical fans don't have an understanding of roster construction-Reaction to the Nico Iamaleava Tennessee football story
2025-04-2142 minThe Rebellion PodcastPastner Constructing an Entertaining WIN-NOW Roster and Why I Don't go on the Message Boards AnymoreIn this episode, I discuss the public's perception of Pastner and the manner in which his personality is influencing a significant number of Rebel fans to adopt his beliefs. After that, I address the new players of the Rebels and their integration into Josh's strategy for the upcoming season. Finally, I discuss my former enthusiasm for message boards, which I have since discontinued. Enjoy!
2025-04-1430 min
The Rebellion PodcastThe Curse of a Sleeping Giant: A UNLV Basketball StoryThis is a story about the UNLV Runnin’ Rebel basketball program. The narrative discusses the events of the past three decades that have resulted in the erosion of the national relevance of this once-dominant basketball program and the substantial decline of its fan base. It is the belief of UNLV basketball fans that the program has been cursed, as they attribute every negative event that has occurred since 1991 to this. By selecting "play," you can discover why fans think this. Enjoy!
2025-04-1226 minThe Rebellion PodcastCollege Basketball vs NBA: Which is better? TK, my special guest, returns to the show to discuss some entertaining subjects. We begin by reviewing Pastner's current performance in terms of keeping players for the upcoming campaign. The bulk of the episode is then devoted to discussing the distinctions between collegiate basketball and the NBA, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of both. In addition, I ask TK what he prefers about basketball over football. Finally, we have a lighthearted discussion about the UFC. Hope you enjoy!
2025-04-0336 minThe Rebellion PodcastReaction to DJ Thomas Leaving to LSU, My Experience Being a D1 Athlete (Advice for young athletes) Episode 41 of the Rebellion Podcast covers the following topics:DJ Thomas Jr. will be transferring to LSUMy thoughts on thisDJ Thomas Sr quoteFan reaction to the newsMy experience as a Division one athleteNever believed I would make it to this levelExperience playing Juco ball (Most fun year of my life)Deciding between UC Irvine and New Hampshire (UCI won’t send scholarship papers.)Difficulty of preseason conditioning and practices (Kobe)M...
2025-04-0138 minThe Rebellion PodcastALL IN ON PASTNER!.... And NCAA Tournament ReactionsEpisode number 40 for the Rebellion Podcast covers the following topics:- Bear Cherry enters the transfer portal- four number 1 seeds reach final four- Why I don’t fill out brackets anymore- Pastner’s energy and personality compared to Kruger- Harper said that Pastner was his first choice for HC. Truth or BS?- UNM hires Eric Olen. Pastner vs Olen. Who is the better hire?- UNLV has the two most famous coaches in the MWC- Jon...
2025-03-3121 minThe Rebellion PodcastWelcome to Las Vegas, Josh Pastner!I start off this episode by discussing something that annoys me (but shouldn't). Then I proceed to the important stuff and talk about our new head coach, Josh Pastner. I admit that at first, I was not crazy about this hire. In fact, I was quite depressed. However, after sleeping on it, I am a lot more optimistic, and I think Pasnter could potentially be what this program needs.
2025-03-2631 minThe Rebellion PodcastNCAA Tournament Reactions and the UNLV MBB Coaching SearchIn this episode I discuss the following topics: Thoughts on NCAA tourney so far GVR story March MadnessMcNeese student manager with NIL dealKelvin Sampson rants about name pronunciationMWC scores: SDSU UNC 95-68, Utah State UCLA 72-47Why I hate USU (my personal story)MWC scores: CSU beats Mem 78-70, UNM beats Marquette 75-66 (CSU story)Theory as to why MWC teams tend to struggle in tournamentCoaching search: Eric Olen vs Carlin HartmanBryan Ho...
2025-03-2341 minThe Rebellion PodcastKruger Era Comes to an End, DJ Thomas Enters Portal, Coaching Search BeginsSo much has happened in the last 24 hours that it is difficult to wrap my head around all of it; however, in this episode, I do my best. I begin by recapping the events that led us to where we are today. The MWC tournament ended for the Rebels by falling to Utah State in the quarterfinals, 58-70. Then on Saturday, March 15th, Kevin Kruger was fired as the head coach of UNLV men's basketball. I talk about my favorite memories during Kevin's tenure in terms of winning games as well as how much I think of him as...
2025-03-1845 minThe Rebellion PodcastCrazy NIL News, UNLV Basketball Suspiciously Keeps Getting Injured, A Special Guest Joins the Show to talk NBAIn this episode, I share some crazy information I heard regarding the top HS basketball player and his NIL. Then I talk about how the rebel players keep getting injured and how ridiculous this is getting. Lastly, a special guest joins the show, and we discuss the NBA today vs the NBA in the 90s and 80s.
2025-03-1334 minThe Rebellion PodcastKevin Kruger Returning Next Year? And a Way-Too-Early Look at Next Year's RosterWill Kevin Kruger be back next year? It is looking that way as of now based on an article in the RJ. I discuss this in the episode along with a way-too-early look at next year's team and potential starting lineup. However, before I get into all that, I talk about my starting lineup that I created among all the players in NBA history and why I believe it is the best possible lienup.
2025-03-1030 minThe Rebellion PodcastRebels Sweep the Aztecs, Ranking The 10 Best Basketball Players in the World, Interesting Facts About the Movie "Jaws"After a brief absence, the Rebellion Podcast is back! In this episode I rank the top 10 basketball players in the world and give my reasoning for why I have them ranked in that spot. Then I transition over to UNLV basketball talk where I discuss the exciting sweep over the SDSU Aztecs and I talk about Kevin Kruger and how he seems to always have the team rolling when it is too late. Lastly, I talk about the movie "Jaws" and give some really interesting facts about the iconic film.
2025-03-0844 minThe Rebellion PodcastOdds of Becoming a Professional Athlete and The Future of UNLV BasketballIn this episode I talk about delusional young athletes believing they will make it to the pros and I question why they have such unjustified confidence. Then I discuss annoying people believing the dumbest things. Lastly, I talk about UNLV basketball being at an all time low and where I see the program going in the future.
2025-01-2825 minThe Rebellion PodcastThis Team is Who I Thought They Were!!!Okay, yes, it is too soon to say I was right about this team. It is still highly unlikely we will be an at-large bid and it is still likely we will have a new coach in 2025-2026. That being said, the last two games the Runnin Rebels are finally playing to their potential. Finally looking like the team I predicted we'd have prior to the season starting. UNLV MBB defeats #22 Utah State at home and San Diego State on the road to improve to 5-2 in MWC play. In this episode I talk about how this team is...
2025-01-2032 minThe Rebellion PodcastThe "Healthiest" Diet, Runnin' Rebel Struggles, Transfer Portal Rankings, and why HS Star RatingsMatterIn this episode I talk about all the conflicting and contradicting information that is spread around regarding which foods are healthy and which one's are not. Then I talk about UNLV basketball and how difficult these times are as a diehard fan. Lastly, I talk about the Rebel football recruiting and the inaccurate 247 Sports Transfer Portal rankings. I also talk about why a players' star rating out of HS is relevant.
2025-01-1621 minThe Rebellion PodcastTop 10 Greatest Moments For UNLV Football/Basketball in 2024From Dedan's buzzer beater against SDSU to the shellacking of Fresno following the Sluka drama.. To honor the new year, Laura and I talked about the top 10 moments in the year 2024 when it comes to UNLV football and basketball. The most memorable and exciting moments that include the outcome of games or unexpected breaking news. Hope you enjoy!
2025-01-1022 minThe Rebellion PodcastUNLV Football Lands Arkansas Transfer Var'Keyes Gumms / UNLV MBB Takes Down SJSU 79-73!First episode of the New Year! In this episode I talk about UNLV football's latest addition from the transfer portal, Var'Keyes Gumms and what his commitment means to the program. I follow that by talking about UNLV basketball and our 79-73 win over SJSU and I rant and vent about Kevin Kruger consistently blowing big leads.
2025-01-0726 minThe Rebellion PodcastMullen's Coaching Staff, Transfer Portal Madness, and UNLV Basketball TalkIn this episode I start off by talking about the debate over how families should open presents on Christmas (one at a time and everyone watches or all at once chaos). Then I talk about UNLV basketball, the season so far, and my thoughts on the Fresno State game. Lastly, I talk about Dan Mullen's coaching staff additions as well as the players joining the Rebel football team next season via the transfer portal.
2025-01-0130 minThe Rebellion PodcastSnow White Movie Controversy and Discussing the Dan Mullen EraIn this episode I talk about all the drama involved with Disney and the new live action Snow White movie. Then I talk about Dan Mullen and UNLV and give my thoughts on his coaching career as well as the public's perception of this hire.
2024-12-1829 minThe Rebellion PodcastA Bad Weekend for UNLV Fans is Followed up by some MASSIVE News!!The past seven days have been a roller coaster of emotions for Rebel fans. In this episode we give our thoughts from the MWC championship game against Boise State, then we discuss the Runnin' Rebels loss to Creighton while giving our thoughts on the general direction of the program. We follow this up by chatting about the bad news we received on Sunday regarding Barry Odom's departure to Purdue while sharing our feelings on the situation. All of this negative stuff leads us to the main focus of the show where we talk about the fantastic and exciting news...
2024-12-1333 minThe Rebellion PodcastThe All-Time Starting 5 For Every UNLV Basketball Coach and a Special Guest Joins the ShowThis is a revamped version of a previous episode where I I talk about former UNLV coaches (Rice, Tark, Menzies, L. Kruger, Massimino, Bayno, K. Kruger, Spoonhour) and I create an all-time starting five from a pool of players that played for their respective coach during their tenure. I analyze each starting five and discuss how good I think they would be. Following this, I interview a very bright, and interesting young man named Jackson who is 9 years old and he answers a series of questions that I had prepared for him. It is worth a listen!
2024-12-0541 minThe Rebellion PodcastThe Excitement of UNLV Football and the Disappointment of UNLV BasketballAfter a two week absence, I am back Rebel Fans! There was a lot to talk about in the last two weeks but in this episode I mainly cover the overall feeling surrounding both the UNLV football program as well as the Runnin' Rebel basketball team. I talk about the beautiful beatdown against Reno and the upcoming championship game against Boise State. I also get into some talk regarding the CFP and how that could look if we made it there. Then I move onto a darker topic and discuss the disappointing start to the basketball season. P...
2024-12-0333 minThe Rebellion PodcastUNLV Puts a Beatdown on the AztecsThis is a quick episode where I start off by sharing my side job and some of the funny and ridiculous stuff I have to deal with. Then I give my thoughts on UNLV's 40-21 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night.
2024-11-2014 minThe Rebellion PodcastRanking the Top 10 UNLV Men's Basketball Players since 2010In the first 7 minutes of this episode I share some interesting stuff I learned about the Titanic. Then I talk about my ranking of the top 10 players who played for the UNLV men's basketball program since 2010. I created this ranking by analyzing how talented/gifted the players were combined with how valuable they were as a college player based on advanced statistics. The rankings are based on whatever their overall best season was at UNLV (for example, sophomore Mike Moser).
2024-11-1529 minThe Rebellion PodcastNebraska Omaha Game ReactionThe first 10 minutes of this episode I talk about a bunch of different things that people do that annoy me (i.e. chewing loud, being a bad pet owner, etc). Follow those rants I get into UNLV men's basketball's 80-69 win against Nebraska Omaha. I definitely was not too happy with how we performed in this game but I do my best to stay positive in this episode.
2024-11-1525 minThe Rebellion PodcastUNLV Basketball and the Heartbreaking Loss to Memphis / Rebel Football Escapes HawaiiIn this episode I start off by talking about how certain people are not good at having back-and-forth conversations as I pose the question to listeners: "do you listen, or just wait for your turn to talk?" I then proceed to share my story attending the Boise State UNR football game and how different the experience was from attending a football game at Allegiant. Then I get into the UNLV football win vs Hawaii and the UNLV MBB loss to Memphis and what this means for the program.
2024-11-1327 minThe Rebellion PodcastAlabama State Game ReactionBasketball season is officially among us and the Rebels are 1-0!!. I start this episode off by ranting about an unrelated subject (FF to about the 9 min mark if you don't care to listen ;-) Then I spend the rest of the episode talking about the win against Alabama State to start the season and give my thoughts on everything.
2024-11-0737 minThe Rebellion PodcastBoise State Game Reaction and the Curse That is UNLV BasketballIn this episode I talk about my experience attending the UNLV Boise State football game in which the Rebels unfortunately were defeated 24-29. Then I follow that up with talking about Runnin' Rebel basketball and how we have yet another reason to believe we are cursed by the basketball Gods. I also briefly talk about our new commitment from local prospect, Mason Abittan.
2024-10-3014 minThe Rebellion PodcastRebel Football / UNLV Men's Basketball Scrimmage vs San DiegoIn this episode I talk about UNLV football's historical season and the roller coaster of emotions of being a fan. I discuss my experience watching the Oregon State game as well as give my thoughts on the biggest game in UNLV football history as we prepare for a showdown with the Boise State Broncos. I also discuss the UNLV Runnin' Rebels scrimmage with the University of San Diego and give my thoughts on the highlights/results from the scrimmage.
2024-10-2319 minThe Rebellion PodcastReaction to the MWC Preseason Predictions and Proving the Doubters Wrong - UNLV MBBIn this episode I review the Mountain West Conference Men's Basketball Predicted Order of Finish and give my thoughts. I also talk about the perception of UNLV basketball and how most people do not realize that we will have a really good basketball team this upcoming season or how they are doubting us simply based off of past seasons.
2024-10-1820 minThe Rebellion PodcastMy Top 10 Favorite UNLV Basketball Players of All TimeAfter 36 years of supporting my Runnin' Rebels to the fullest and going to hundreds of games I have had the fortunate opportunity to watch many great players. As difficult as this was to make, I decided to rank (10 through 1) my favorite UNLV basketball players ever. I created this list based off several factors such as personality, how good of a player they were, how entertaining their style of play was, and how loyal they were to the school/program.
2024-10-1023 minThe Rebellion PodcastGreatest Statistical Players in the History of UNLV Runnin' Rebel BasketballStats, stats, stats, and more stats, That is what this episode is. If you're like me and you have followed the Runnin' Rebels closely for many years then you probably remember a zillion players. This episode will bring back memories of many of those players as I read off and break down individual player regular and advanced statistics that covers the entirety of school history in a plethora of different categories (seriously.. its like 30+ categories). If you're like me and you love stats, then you will enjoy this episode.
2024-10-1028 minThe Rebellion PodcastPredicting Individual Player Stats for the Upcoming Season: UNLV MBBThis episode is a short one.. When I recorded my Predictions for the 2024-2025 Season: Runnin' Rebels Basketball episode, I went into all kinds of predictions, however, I did not specifically predict individual player statistics. So that is what this episode is about. How many points, rebounds, assists, etc. will each player average this upcoming season? What will their 3pt percentage be? I make my educated guesses and then we will revisit this episode in March to see how close I was.
2024-10-1010 minThe Rebellion PodcastUsing Analytics to Create the Best UNLV Basketball LineupDisclaimer: THIS IS NOT WHO I THINK WILL OR NECESSARILY SHOULD START...Are analytics and stats everything when it comes to sports? Of course not. Though being a coach myself who likes to utilize an analytical style of coaching, I thought it would be fun to analyze the UNLV basketball roster and create a starting 5 based solely off of analytics. If you don't know what that means exactly, it is explained in the episode.
2024-10-1009 minThe Rebellion PodcastRunnin' Rebel Full Roster Breakdown for the Upcoming 2024-2025 seasonIn this episode my cohost and I go over all of the scholarship players on the 24-25 UNLV men's basketball roster. I talk about each player for 2-3 minutes on what their skillset is like and what you can expect from them this season. Jalen Hill (02:07)Dedan Thomas Jr (04:03)Rob Whaley (07:41)Isaiah Cottrell (09:49)Brooklyn Hicks (10:54)Jacob Bannarbie (12:34)Bear Cherry (14:22)James Evans (19:30)Pape N'Diaye (20:56)Jace Whiting (22:51)Jailen Bedford (25:00)Julian Rishwain (27:17)Jaden Henley (30:00)
2024-10-1034 minThe Rebellion PodcastWhat it is Like to be a UNLV Basketball FanIn this episode I talk about my experience being a die hard Runnin' Rebel basketball fan for over three long decades. I riminess on memories growing up as kid going to games. I talk about the the different eras and the various coaches which was accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions between the exciting wins and the depressing losses. The main point of this episode is to explain why it is so difficult being a UNLV fan as we have had to suffer through years of mediocrity following a dynasty and how we are constantly teased with the...
2024-10-1028 minThe Rebellion PodcastRanking the Top 5 Players to Exceed Expectations and Top 5 Biggest DisappointmentsIn this episode I get quite opinionated by discussing the top players who came into the UNLV basketball program and pleasantly exceeded expectations in addition to players who unfortunately did not live up to the hype. Regardless of what list the players are on they will always be a Rebel for life in my eyes.
2024-10-0720 minThe Rebellion PodcastAll Time Starting 5 for Every UNLV Basketball CoachIn this episode I talk about former UNLV coaches (Rice, Tark, Menzies, L. Kruger, Massimino, Bayno, K. Kruger, Spoonhour) and I create an all-time starting five from a pool of players that played for their respective coach during their tenure. I analyze each starting five and discuss how good I think they would be.
2024-10-0718 minThe Rebellion PodcastPredicting the Starting Lineup for the 2024-2025 UNLV MBB SeasonIn this episode I breakdown the roster and go over who I believe will be the starters this upcoming season and why. After I predict the lineup, I analyze it by giving this lineup a rating on a 1-10 scale based on several factors.
2024-10-0317 minThe Rebellion PodcastRanking the Top 20 Most Talented UNLV Basketball Players since 2000HM: Anthony Marshall (03:36)HM: Dalron Johnson (04:10)20. Chace Stanback (04:35)19. Mark Dickel (05:15)18. Mike Moser (05:48)17. Bryce Hamilton (06:26)16. Donovan Williams (07:11)15. Dedan Thomas Jr (07:56)14. Kaspars Kambala (09:13)13. Kalib Boone (10:10)12. Brandon McCoy (10:52)11. Joel Anthony (11:30)10: Lou Amundson (12:23)9. Stephen Zimmerman (13:25)8. Khem Birch (14:04)7. Patrick McCaw (14:48)6. Bryce Dejean-Jones (15:42)5. Derrick Jones Jr (16:55)4. Rashad Vaughn (17:55)3. Christian Wood (18:55)2. Marcus Banks (20:19)1. Anthony Bennett (21:55)
2024-10-0325 minThe Rebellion PodcastUNLV Basketball - You Have $15 to Build a Team to beat UCONNYou have to create a starting lineup that can take down the two-time defending champs, Connecticut Huskies. Pick your lineup based on a $15 budget.$5Larry Johnson, Stacy Augmon, Greg Anthony, Shawn Marion, Armen Gilliam$4Marcus Banks, JR Rider, Sidney Green, Keyon Clark, Anthony Bennett$3DJ Thomas, Derrick Jones Jr., Pat McCaw, Joel Anthony, Kas Kambala$2Oscar Bellfield, Anthony Marshall, Keylan Boone, Stephen Zimmerman, Royce Hamm$1Justin Hawkins, David Muoka, Dwane Morgan, Marvin Coleman, Jelan Kendrick
2024-10-0310 minThe Rebellion PodcastPredictions for the 2024-2025 Season: Runnin' Rebels BasketballThis episode dives into any and all predictions for the upcoming men's basketball season. How good will the Rebels be this season? The episode is broken down by the following:-Thoughts on last season (1:55)-Reasons to be optimistic this upcoming season (06:52)-Reasons to be pessimistic (17:00)-Predictions.. number of wins, tourney projections, players awards (22:11)
2024-10-0334 minThe Rebellion PodcastUNLV MBB Recruiting UpdateIn this episode I talk about the latest commitment for the UNLV men's basketball team, Tyrin Jones. I also discuss the recruiting battle for 5 star center, Xavion Staton, as well as what the UNLV basketball roster could potentially look like in 2025-2026.
2024-10-0309 min
The Rebellion PodcastTop 10 Reasons UNLV MBB Will Make the NCAA Tourney in 2025!Top 10 reasons you can expect the Runnin' Rebel men's basketball team to get back in the NCAA tournament after an 11 year absence. This episode covers the top reasons why this team will surprise some people and be the best team we've had in over a decade.1) Dedan Thomas Jr. 01:542) Carrying over momentum from last season 07:453) Our best players' best performances are against the top competition 09:354) Improved shooting 13:415) Krugers' first well-constructed roster 16:316) More depth 21:297) This is the biggest team we've ever had 23:308) More ball handling help for DJ 24:429) A lot of...
2024-10-0332 minThe Rebellion PodcastUNLV Football... WOWIn this episode I go over a brief history of being a UNLV football fan and how everything changed when Barry Odom was hired. I discuss the first 4 games of the season and how exciting it has been. I give my thoughts on the Matthew Sluka situation as well as all the conference realignment news.
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