US EditionJosh Pastner will try to restore UNLV basketball glory days as he takes over the program
- Josh Pastner is expected to be hired as the UNLV men’s basketball coach after Bryan Hodgson rejected an offer from the Rebels, according to multiple sources.
- Pastner replaces Kevin Kruger, who was fired after a season with no NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Pastner has a career record of 276-187 over 14 seasons, including NCAA Tournament appearances with five teams.
- UNLV, which has not appeared in the NCAA Tournament since 2013, is also facing potential player losses as the transfer portal opens.
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Josh Pastner will try to restore UNLV basketball glory days as he takes over the program
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Pastner was named UNLV coach Tuesday, the latest to try to turn around a college basketball program that has gone from one of the nation’s best to one that is largely irrelevant. The Rebels have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013 and have not advanced to at least the Sweet 16 since 2007. It’s quite a fall for a program that won the 1990 national championship. “This has always been a dream job for me, and I fully recogn…
Josh Pastner chosen as new head coach for UNLV men's basketball
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- UNLV announced Josh Pastner as the new head coach for the Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Pastner to the UNLV Family as he takes the helm of the Runnin’ Rebel Basketball program,” Director of Athletics Erick Harper said. “He is a fearless and relentless recruiter with success as a head coach and is also an exceptional communicator, deeply committed to engaging with the Las Ve…
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Josh Pastner agrees to become UNLV’s coach, AP sources say
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Georgia Tech and Memphis coach Josh Pastner has agreed to take over UNLV's program, two people with knowledge of the hiring process told The Associated Press on Monday night.
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