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UNLV plays Tennessee State

The UNLV Rebels play the Tennessee State Tigers at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Howie Fleming Jr. - Dealing with conjunctivitis Fleming didn't play Sunday against Stanford due to conjunctivitis, according to UNLVRebels.com.

Impact The reasons behind Fleming's absence from Saturday's game against Stanford are now known. He'll have almost an entire week to recover, as UNLV's next contest will be against Tennessee State on Saturday, Dec. 13.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Stephen, Kimani Hamilton rally UNLV to 75-74 victory over Stanford

Emmanuel Stephen posted a double-double, and Kimani Hamilton made the second of two free throws with two seconds remaining to rally UNLV to a 75-74 victory over Stanford

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Emmanuel Stephen - Expected to return Sunday Stephen (hip) is expected to make his return during Sunday's matchup against Stanford, per Steve Cofield of ESPN.com.

Impact Stephen will make his season debut against against Stanford on Sunday after missing the start of the season due to a hip injury. The 7-foot center joined the Rebels in the off-season after transferring in from Arizona, where he averaged 1.3 points in 2.9 minutes per game across just eight contests last season. With Stephen coming off an injury, it remains to be seen to what extent the Rebels plan to ease him into the rotation.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ladji Dembele - Sidelined again Dembele (foot) is out for Sunday's game versus Stanford, per Steve Cofield of Cofield & Company.

Impact Dembele will miss a second straight game and fourth total on the season, as he's still dealing with a foot injury. He'll look to make his return during the team's Dec. 13 matchup versus Tennessee State.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Howie Fleming Jr. - Not playing Sunday Fleming (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus Stanford, per Steve Cofield of Cofield & Company reports..

Impact Fleming will miss his first game of the season, as he's currently battling an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will be the team's Dec. 13 matchup versus Tennessee State.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV takes on Stanford, seeks to break 3-game skid

UNLV looks to stop its three-game skid when the Rebels take on Stanford

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Ejiofor and No. 23 St. John's host Ole Miss

No. 23 St. John's takes on the Ole Miss Rebels after Zuby Ejiofor scored 24 points in St. John's 85-74 loss to the Auburn Tigers

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Yaxel Lendeborg and Rori Harmon

Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg is The Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the week for Week 4 of the regular season

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Yaxel Lendeborg and Rori Harmon

Ole Miss hosts Reneau and Miami (FL)

Miami (FL) visits the Ole Miss Rebels after Malik Reneau scored 23 points in the Hurricanes' 78-65 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Ogbole sets career highs with 21 points, 13 boards and Rutgers beats UNLV to end Players Era tourney

Emmanuel Ogbole set career highs with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Dylan Grant added 17 points and eight rebounds, and Rutgers ended a three-game losing streak with an 80-65 victory...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Naas Cunningham - Plays 21 minutes Thursday Cunningham (undisclosed) posted seven points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes during Thursday's 80-65 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Cunningham was initially considered unable to play until December, but he recovered more quickly than expected and played minutes in this loss to Rutgers. Cunningham should continue to see minutes off the bench going forward.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ladji Dembele - Out vs. Rutgers Dembele (foot) is out for Thursday's game against Rutgers, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dembele logged 10 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's loss to Alabama and also played 14 minutes in Tuesday's defeat against Maryland. However, the big man won't suit up for a third straight game, and it's unclear whether he re-aggravated the injury or will be given a maintenance day. Dembele is averaging 5.2 points and 4.2 boards per game, and he'll aim to return when UNLV resumes play in December.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Abittan - Hopeful for December return Abittan (undisclosed) is among several players head coach Josh Pastner hopes can return by UNLV's matchup against Fresno State on December 20, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9...

Impact Abittan has been dealing with injury issues throughout the start of the season, working through an undisclosed injury that kept him out of the first several games for UNLV. It appears he's set to miss more time, with his expected return date coming in late December. The 6-foot-6 freshman has yet to play a game for the Rebels this season due to injury as well as his position on the UNLV depth chart.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Stephen - Late December return Head coach Josh Pastner indicated that he is hopefule for Stephen (hip) to make his return by December 20 against Fresno State, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9 FM.

Impact Stephen was previously expected to miss all of November due to a hip injury, but it seems as if he has some more time in his recovery. The 7-foot big man has yet to play in a game for the Rebels this season since transferring in from Arizona in the off-season, where he averaged 1.3 points in 2.9 minutes per game across just eight contests last year. He will hope to make himself available for the Rebs before the new year.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Naas Cunningham - Hopeful to return in December Head coach Josh Pastner indicated that he's hopeful for a return for Cunningham (undisclosed) by December 20's matchup against Fresno State, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9 FM...

Impact Cunningham was previously held out of UNLV's last matchup against Alabama due to an undisclosed injury, but it appears he's set to miss some extended time moving forward. The 6-foot-7 freshman had a couple big games to start the season but has seen his role diminish recently, playing just 32 total minutes acrosss UNLV's last three contests, although he suffered his current injury against Maryland after just five minutes on the floor. With the news of his expected return, Cunningham appears set to miss a little under a month of the season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Bannarbie - Expected to return in December Head coach Josh Pastner indicated that he is hoopeful Bannarbie (calf) can make his return against Fresno State on December 20, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9 FM.

Impact It's a tough update for Bannarbie, who has previously missed UNLV's last two contests due to a calf injury. The 6-foot-9 big man had taken on a much larger role in his sophomore season for the Rebels, averaging 7.8 points and 5.6 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game across the team's first five contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Myles Che - Hopeful to return in December Head coach Josh Pastner indicated that he is hopeful Che (foot) can return by UNLV's matchup against Fresno State on December 20, per Steve Cofield of ESPN 1100/100.9 FM.

Impact It's an upgraded timeline for Che, who was previously thought to be out until potentially late January due to a foot injury. The 6-foot-3 guard has yet to play a game for the Rebels this season after transferring in from UC Irvine in the off-season, where he averaged 12.1 points per game last season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 27

Preview the Nov 27 matchup between the UNLV Rebels and Rutgers Scarlet Knights with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/u...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Data Skrive

UNLV vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 27

Aden Holloway scores 26 as Alabama routs UNLV 115-76

Aden Holloway scored 26 points, including five 3-pointers, as No. 8 Alabama rebounded from its loss Monday to Gonzaga to rout UNLV, 115-76, in the second round of the Players Era C...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

How To Watch: UNLV Runnin' Rebels Vs Alabama Crimson Tide: Tuesday, November 25 Game Preview The UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team is coming off a hard-fought loss on Monday night against the Maryland Terrapins i...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

UNLV Rebels and the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide meet in Las Vegas, Nevada

The UNLV Rebels play the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Pharrell Payne scores 20 to lead Maryland over UNLV 74-67 in Players Era Festival nightcap

Pharrell Payne scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half to lead Maryland to a 74-67 victory over UNLV in the nightcap of the Players Era Festival

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Players Era headlines list of Thanksgiving-week offerings on the college basketball slate

The Players Era, Maui Invitational, Fort Myers Tip-Off and Battle 4 Atlantis are part of a holiday-week schedule for AP Top 25 teams

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Ladji Dembele - Surprising return Tuesday Dembele (foot) logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 74-67 loss against Maryland.

Impact Dembele was doubtful for Tuesday's game, so it comes as a surprising development that UNLV used him against Maryland. He logged the Rebels' most bench minutes but still fell behind fellow forwards and starters Tyrin Jones and Kimani Hamilton. Going into the rest of the Players Era tournament, Dembele's role is in question. UNLV may continue to ease him into action, especially if Jacob Bannarbie (calf) recovers quickly. But as a UNLV starter, Dembele has held his own, averaging 8.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in three starts.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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UNLV plays Tennessee State

Emmanuel Stephen, Kimani Hamilton rally UNLV to 75-74 victory over Stanford

UNLV takes on Stanford, seeks to break 3-game skid

Ejiofor and No. 23 St. John's host Ole Miss

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Yaxel Lendeborg and Rori Harmon

Ole Miss hosts Reneau and Miami (FL)

Ogbole sets career highs with 21 points, 13 boards and Rutgers beats UNLV to end Players Era tourney

UNLV vs. Rutgers Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 27

Aden Holloway scores 26 as Alabama routs UNLV 115-76

UNLV Rebels and the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide meet in Las Vegas, Nevada

Pharrell Payne scores 20 to lead Maryland over UNLV 74-67 in Players Era Festival nightcap

Players Era headlines list of Thanksgiving-week offerings on the college basketball slate