27 Facts About UNLV Rebels

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UNLV Rebels are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent the University of Nevada, Las Vegas .

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The UNLV Rebels compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference.

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The UNLV Rebels have won six individual national championships: two men's golf, two men's tennis, and two women's track and field.

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Famous Hustlin' UNLV Rebels include Marty Cordova, Cecil Fielder, Toby Hall, Ryan Ludwick, Todd Stottlemyre and Matt Williams.

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The UNLV Rebels checked in at No 20, with a listed team value of $12.

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6.

UNLV Rebels is one of two programs from outside of the six power conferences listed.

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7.

UNLV Rebels currently holds the NCAA record for most consecutive games with a made three-pointer.

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UNLV Rebels has seen great success in the NCAA Tournament with.

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The Runnin' UNLV Rebels have the 7th highest NCAA tournament winning percentage with a min.

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The Runnin' UNLV Rebels have made 17 NCAA Division 1 Tournament appearances including 4 Final Four appearances.

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The 1991 Runnin' UNLV Rebels had been the last team to enter the NCAA Tournament unbeaten before Wichita State did it in 2014.

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The Runnin' UNLV Rebels have appeared in three pre-season NIT tournaments, including two Final Fours and one pre-season NIT championship, and ten NIT tournaments, including one Final Four appearance.

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Famous Runnin' UNLV Rebels include Greg Anthony, Stacey Augmon, Marcus Banks, Larry Johnson, Shawn Marion and Reggie Theus.

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The Runnin' UNLV Rebels have had three Olympians, four times including two Olympic bronze medalists, 18 All-Americans, 26 times, one John Wooden Award winner, and 12 NBA first round draft picks.

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In 2010, UNLV announced the construction of the Mendenhall Center which will be the new practice home for the Runnin' Rebels.

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16.

The Lady UNLV Rebels will continue to practice on the lower level of the Cox Pavilion, which has its own women's locker facilities, player lounges and practice courts for women's basketball and volleyball.

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Famous Lady UNLV Rebels include Pauline Jordan, Linda Frohlich, Constance Jinks and Sequoia Holmes who have all played in the WNBA.

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18.

Allegiant Stadium opened in 2020 after years of UNLV Rebels attempting to build a new stadium to replace Sam Boyd Stadium.

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UNLV Rebels were once a powerhouse in Division II before jumping to Division I-A and have seen some trouble since their promotion.

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The UNLV Rebels have only won two conference championships in their history, both in the Big West Conference.

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21.

UNLV Rebels men's golf team is a perennial powerhouse in the NCAA, routinely making the top 25 every season.

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The UNLV Rebels have made one NCAA tournament appearance, have won one Conference championship, have had two Conference Freshman of the Year and two Conference Coaches of the Year.

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23.

In 2008, Nike and UNLV Rebels entered into a contract that makes Nike the exclusive product supplier and sponsor of all UNLV Rebels athletic teams.

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24.

UNLV Rebels signed two five-year contracts and one three-year deal with the shoemaker to handle its athletic apparel and shoe needs that is valued at $3 million over the course of the agreements.

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Previous to the new contract, UNLV Rebels used a combination of Nike, Russell Athletic, and Adidas for its shoes and apparel.

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26.

Three elements make up the royalty from ISP to UNLV Rebels: annual guaranteed rights fees, signage stipends, and revenue sharing of totals in excess of defined thresholds.

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27.

Total number of medals won by UNLV Rebels athletes is five, including three gold and two bronze .

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