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Mark Morales-Smith

Mark Morales-Smith

Joined: Dec 18, 2024

Mark Morales-Smith is a father of five, a former college football scout and semi-pro football player. Morales-Smith is a long-time competitive fantasy football player with well over a decade of professional writing experience at multiple high-level sites.

UNLV Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger looks down court against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the first half at Thomas & Mack Center.
Basketball

UNLV Men's Basketball Ousted From Mountain West Tournament by Utah State

The No. 6 seed UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team saw their run in the Mountain West Conference Tournament come to an end on Thursday night when the No. 3 seed Utah State Aggies knocked them out of the tournament.

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UNLV Rebels guard Dedan Thomas Jr. (11) drives against Creighton Bluejays center Fredrick King (33) in the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Basketball

UNLV Basketball's Dedan Thomas Jr. Named to All-Mountain West Conference Third Team

For the second consecutive season, UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball sophomore guard Dedan Thomas Jr has earned all-conference honors.

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San Diego State Aztecs guard Micah Parrish (3) is fouled while going to the basket against UNLV Rebels forward Jalen Hill (1) during the first half at Viejas Arena.
Basketball

Mountain West Tournament College Basketball Preview: Utah State at UNLV

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels won their Mountain West Tournament opener on Wednesday night against the Air Force Falcons. Now the Rebels will take on the No. 3 seed Utah State Aggies.

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UNLV Runnin' Rebels head coach Kevin Kruger reacts against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half at Arena-Auditorium.
Basketball

UNLV Runnin' Rebels Surge Past Air Force, Advance in Mountain West Tournament Behind Jalen Hill's Heroics

On Wednesday night, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels men's basketball team knocked off the Air Force Falcons and advanced to the second round of the Mountain West Conference Tournament. They won the game by a nine-point margin with a final score of 68 - 59.

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Former Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen on the sidelines against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium.
Football

UNLV Faces Major Financial Woes, Uncertain How to Pay Dan Mullen Beyond 2026

The UNLV Rebels athletic program is facing serious financial issues that leaves new head coach Dan Mullen's future uncertain.

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UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque reacts to a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Basketball

San Diego State Stuns Top-Seeded UNLV Lady Rebels, Eliminates Them From Mountain West Tournament

In a stunning upset on Tuesday night, the No. 4 seed San Diego State Aztecs knocked off the top-seeded UNLV Lady Rebels and ousted them from the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

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A blurred image of the center court logo as a Boise State Broncos player and a UNLV Rebels player run upcourt during the first half of a Mountain West Conference tournament game at Thomas Mack Center.
Basketball

Mountain West Tournament Round 1 Preview: How to Watch No. 11 Air Force at No. 6 UNLV

The men's Mountain West Conference Tournament kicks off on Wednesday on the UNLV Runnin' Rebels home court in the Thomas & Mack Center. The No. 6 seed Rebels will open up the tournament against the No. 11 seed Air Force Falcons.

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UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque reacts to a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Basketball

Mountain West Tournament Women's College Basketball Preview: San Diego State at UNLV

The No. 1 seed UNLV Lady Rebels women's basketball team dominated in their first Mountain West Conference Tournament game on Monday with a double-digit victory over the Boise State Broncos. Now they turn their attention to the San Diego State Aztecs.

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Fred Haskins Watch Caden Fioroni
Golf

UNLV’s Caden Fioroni Named to Prestigious Haskins Award Watch List

UNLV Rebels men's golfer Caden Fioroni has been named to the 2024-2025 Haskins Award presented by Stifel First Spring Watch List. T

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UNLV Lady Rebels cheerleaders perform for the crowd against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Basketball

Women's College Basketball Mountain West Tournament Preview: How to Watch No. 8 Boise State at No. 1 UNLV

After securing the No. 1 seed and a bye in the first round of the Mountain West Tournament, the UNLV Lady Rebels will host the Boise State Broncos.

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UNLV Lady Rebel Meadow Rowland
Basketball

UNLV’s Meadow Roland Crowned Mountain West Freshman & Sixth Player of the Year

UNLV Lady Rebel Meadow Roland dominated the conference in his first year at the collegiate level, earning not only the Mountain West Freshman of the Year honor, but also the Mountain West Sixth Player of the Year award.

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UNLV Lady Rebels head coach Lindy La Rocque reacts to a play against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Basketball

UNLV's Lindy La Rocque Wins Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year

After leading the UNLV Lady Rebels to the top seed in the Mountain West Tournament, Lindy La Rocque has been named the Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year.

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