LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV’s newest coach Dave Rice is promising the Runnin’ Rebels will get back to an up-tempo style.
The 42-year-old coach was formally introduced Monday by the university.
Rice says he’s appreciative of the support and attendance of current UNLV players and his former coach, UNLV great Jerry Tarkanian.
Rice won the job over three other finalists: Minnesota Timberwolves assistant and former UNLV star Reggie Theus, St. John’s assistant Mike Dunlap and former Oregon coach Ernie Kent.
UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood says Rice is the right fit at the right time for the university.
Rice says he’s talked with Denver Nuggets assistant Stacey Augmon about coming to coach at UNLV, but said no deal has been made.
