Mike Grimala
Sports Reporter
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Communication is key as UNLV basketball works through summer
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 As the UNLV basketball team approaches the midway point of the summer practice window, head coach Kevin Kruger isn’t so worried about how his players are scoring and rebounding. He’s more interested in what they are saying ...
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UNLV basketball recruit James Evans looking like the ideal wing
Saturday, June 29, 2024 Recruiting the high school ranks has become a tricky proposition in the NIL era. Coaches can fill roster holes with veteran transfers from the portal and reap immediate rewards, so there is less patience for spending years recruiting and developing prep prospects ...
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Can big man Jeremiah Cherry be UNLV's latest juco gem?
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Most of Cherry’s offensive touches came through very traditional post-ups. Few opponents were able to stop him from getting position, and Cherry works hard to establish ...
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UNLV basketball back on court as summer practice set to begin
Monday, June 10, 2024 When the UNLV basketball team opens summer practice today, it will be the first time the 2024-25 squad assembles on the court in any official capacity. But for the key players, it’s been there, done that. That’s just how coach Kevin Kruger wants it. Unlike most of the Mountain West, UNLV ...
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Meet the newcomers: UNLV basketball roster projection 2.0
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 The transfer portal has closed and incoming recruits have signed their letters of intent, which means the UNLV basketball roster is set for the 2024-25 season. The final tally has six returners forming the core of next year’s team, with seven newcomers filling in the gaps. The incoming group is made up two high-school ...
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Features
Breakthrough Performance: Alissa Perkins, Desert Oasis softball, volleyball and basketball
Thursday, May 23, 2024 The 14-year-old has more than figured out how to contribute in sports despite having undergone amputation surgery at 9 months old after being born missing her left tibia.
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Citizen of the Year: Elaine Caballero, Chaparral
Thursday, May 23, 2024 “I took it upon myself to get involved because I wanted to help our community be a better place”
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Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement Award: Marc Ratner
Thursday, May 23, 2024 Ratner is retiring this month as the commissioner of the Southern Nevada Officials Association, stepping away from a post he’s proudly served in since the early 1990s.
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Male Athlete of the Year: Max Carlsen, Palo Verde swimming
Thursday, May 23, 2024 As one of the nation’s top distance swimmers, Max Carlsen knows a thing or two about determination and consistency.
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Sun Standout Award of Excellence: Bishop Gorman football
Thursday, May 23, 2024 Out of 16,000 high school programs in America, the Gaels were voted as national champions by USA Today and MaxPreps.