ROB WHALEY JR. NEWS

Gillespie's 25 lead Kent State over Eastern Kentucky 93-78

Led by Delrecco Gillespie's 25 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 93-78 on Tuesday

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Gillespie scores 30, Kent State takes down Cleveland State 102-95

The Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Cleveland State Vikings 102-95 on Saturday led by Delrecco Gillespie's 30 points

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Logs 30 minutes off bench Whaley (back) totaled 21 points, eight rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes in Monday's 103-97 loss to Troy.

Impact Whaley Jr. was questionable to play in the season-opener as he recovered from a back injury. He will aim to build on this performance for Friday's game against Cornell.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Golden Flashes Whaley (back) has announced his commitment to Kent State, Portal Updates reports.

Impact Whaley, who missed most of the 2024-25 season with a back injury at UNLV, will look to get a fresh start with Kent State this fall. The 6-foot-7 senior appeared in 34 games with UNLV during the 2023-24 season (16 starts), averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 blocks on 20.1 minutes per game.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Whaley has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Dushawn London of 247Sports.

Impact London's most recent announcement indicates that Whaley has maintained his senior year of collegiate eligibility. 2025 will be Whaley's second year in the transfer portal. The first was 2023, when he decided to transfer from the College of Southern Idaho.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

For UNLV skeleton crew, trying season comes down to MWC Tourney This season has not gone as planned for the UNLV men's basketball team. It started before the first game was played, when senior forward Rob...

MARCH 11 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Practices, status remains uncertain Whaley (back) is back at practice for UNLV but there's no update on his status, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Whaley's return to practice is a good sign overall, but it doesn't appear to have much bearing on his availability for the Runnin' Rebels' final regular season game against New Mexico on March 7. The senior hasn't played since the second game of the season, so re-integrating him back into the swing of things may be a tall task at this juncture.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Could redshirt 2024-25 Whaley could redshirt the 2024-25 season, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Whaley hasn't appeared in a game since Nov. 9 for UNLB, and it doesn't sound like he's on the cusp of a return at this point, either. While nothing is set in stone, it sounds as though Whaley could be leaning toward sitting out the remainder of the campaign and utilizing a redshirt for 2024-25.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kruger: Whaley 'leaning' toward sitting out season with back injury Kevin Kruger expressed pessimism about senior forward Rob Whaley returning to the court this season as the junior forward continues to rehab...

JANUARY 3 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Sits out Pacific game Whaley (back) didn't play against Pacific on Saturday night.

Impact Whaley has now missed seven straight games after playing in UNLV's first two contests this season. The forward's next chance to play will come on Dec. 17 against Dayton.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Pepperdine Whaley (back) is out against Pepperdine on Wednesday, Callie Fin of the Callie Lawson-Freeman of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Impact Whaley missed the Rebels' last game against Omaha. He played a combined 23 minutes in UNLV's previous two games as a backup forward. His next chance to suit up will come on Nov. 23 against New Mexico State.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Whaley is out for Thursday's game against Omaha due to a back injury, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Grimala's report mentioned that Whaley's been dealing with a nagging back injury since preseason. He's played 23 minutes total in the first two games and now will be forced to sit. For now, he should be evaluated on a game-to-game basis until the team gives further clarity on a return.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient seven points Whaley (back) ended Monday's 93-79 win over Alabama State with seven points (3-3 FG, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 14 minutes.

Impact Whaley was somewhat limited with 14 minutes, but his seven points on three shots were highly efficient. He'll look to return in a bigger capacity against Memphis come Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warmed up, not starting Whaley (back) is not included in the starting rotation for Monday's game against Alabama State, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact Whaley was observed going through warmups so could be coming off the bench if he's active. The senior forward will be replaced by D.J. Thomas in the starting five.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Take a Lap: UNLV basketball's Rob Whaley treads the boards Welcome to the latest installment of “Take a Lap with Mike Grimala,” a video interview series that we hope becomes a regular trip to the fun...

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Sits out Monday practice Whaley sat out UNLV's team practice Monday due to a back injury, per Mike Grimala of The Las Vegas Sun.

Impact UNLV's 2024-25 team logged its first practice together Monday, and Whaley was not a participant then. Not much has been publicized about the injury other than that it concerns his back. At the very least, Whaley has over a month to recover before the 2024-25 Rebels begin their regular season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Tuesday Whaley (ankle) will play in Tuesday's game against Wyoming, Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun reports.

Impact The junior will be able to play after being listed as a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's game against Wyoming. This is great news for UNLV as the forward is averaging 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Whaley suffered an ankle injury during UNLV's game Saturday against Colorado State, according to Mike Grimala of the Las Vegas Sun.

Impact The expectation is that Whaley receives an X-ray for his injured ankle sometime Sunday. Whaley's absence would be a significant blow to UNLV, already dealing with a season-ending injury to Jalen Hill (knee) and a team that recently benefited from Whaley's promotion to starter. Excluding the game Whaley got injured in, he is averaging 11.9 points and 4.9 rebounds as a starter.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whaley's 15 points spark UNLV past Air Force, 72-43

Rob Whaley Jr. scored 15 points and UNLV cruised to a 72-43 win over the Air Force Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Newcomer Rob Whaley focused on fitting in with UNLV basketball As the UNLV basketball team inches closer to its season opener, the focus in practice has been developing a team identity. What are they goi...

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • LASVEGASSUN.COM