NEVADA REBELS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Josh Pastner's Nevada Rebels enter conference play with a 13-12 overall record, featuring a balanced offensive approach that averages 79.2 points per game while holding opponents to 78.8 PPG. The squad plays its home contests at the Thomas & Mack Center, a 19,522-capacity venue that has hosted the program since 1983, providing the Rebels with a consistent home-court advantage reflected in their 8-5 home record against a challenging 5-7 road mark. Nevada's roster of 15 players competes in the Mountain West Conference, where the Rebels hold a 4-5 conference record that positions them squarely in the middle of the standings.
The program represents UNLV, established in 1957 and now serving over 31,142 students across the Paradise, Nevada campus. Playing a winter season schedule typical of NCAA Division I-FBS institutions, the Rebels navigate a competitive landscape where close contest margins—with offensive and defensive scoring averages separated by just 0.4 PPG—indicate tight games throughout their schedule. Pastner's group seeks conference consistency after their mixed early-season results, relying on the 12-point per-game scoring differential at home to drive postseason positioning.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada |
| Venue | Thomas & Mack Center |
| Head Coach | Josh Pastner |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Mason Abittan | G |
| 10 | Jacob Bannarbie | F |
| 22 | Walter Brown | F |
| - | Xavier Brumfield | G |
| 77 | Myles Che | G |
| 13 | Jalen Cunningham | G |
| 24 | Naas Cunningham | F |
| 1 | Ladji Dembele | F |
| 3 | Howie Fleming Jr. | G |
| 0 | Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn | G |
| 7 | Al Green | G |
| 2 | Kimani Hamilton | F |
| 6 | Tyrin Jones | F |
| 34 | Emmanuel Stephen | C |
| 12 | Issac Williamson | G |
SEASON RECORD
17-16
Overall
11-6
Home
6-10
Away
7-9
Conference
79.4 PPG / 78.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | UT Martin Skyhawks | L 81-86 |
| Nov 9 | Chattanooga Mocs | W 101-69 |
| Nov 12 | Montana Grizzlies | L 93-102 |
| Nov 16 | Memphis Tigers | W 92-78 |
| Nov 21 | Saint Joseph's Hawks | W 99-85 |
| Nov 25 | Maryland Terrapins | L 67-74 |
| Nov 26 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 76-115 |
| Nov 27 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | L 65-80 |
| Dec 7 | Stanford Cardinal | W 75-74 |
| Dec 14 | Tennessee State Tigers | L 60-63 |
| Dec 21 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 84-72 |
| Dec 30 | La Sierra Golden Eagles | W 89-47 |
| Jan 3 | Air Force Falcons | W 67-39 |
| Jan 7 | Wyoming Cowboys | L 66-98 |
| Jan 10 | Colorado State Rams | L 62-70 |
| Jan 14 | Boise State Broncos | W 89-85 |
| Jan 17 | San José State Spartans | W 76-62 |
| Jan 21 | Utah State Aggies | W 86-76 |
| Jan 24 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 71-82 |
| Jan 28 | New Mexico Lobos | L 61-89 |
| Jan 31 | Nevada Wolf Pack | L 76-89 |
| Feb 4 | Fresno State Bulldogs | L 96-98 |
| Feb 7 | Grand Canyon Lopes | W 80-78 |
| Feb 11 | San José State Spartans | W 82-75 |
| Feb 14 | Boise State Broncos | W 86-83 |
| Feb 19 | Colorado State Rams | L 86-91 |
| Feb 21 | Air Force Falcons | W 91-66 |
| Feb 26 | Grand Canyon Lopes | L 67-80 |
| Mar 1 | Nevada Wolf Pack | W 85-83 |
| Mar 4 | Utah State Aggies | W 92-65 |
| Mar 7 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 86-89 |
| Mar 11 | Wyoming Cowboys | W 73-70 |
| Mar 12 | Utah State Aggies | L 60-80 |
ANALYTICS
+0.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
62.1%
SOS
#95
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7058
110.3
Adj O
102.2
Adj D
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Nevada Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Nevada Men's Basketball compete in?
- Nevada Rebels Men's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Nevada play men's basketball home games?
- Nevada Men's Basketball plays home games at Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, NV.
- Who is the head coach of Nevada Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Nevada Rebels Men's Basketball is Josh Pastner.
- When was Nevada Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Nevada Men's Basketball is not currently available.