It was recently announced that the undrafted, Derrick Jones, Jr., former forward for UNLV last season, successfully made the 15-man roster for the Phoenix Suns. His addition to the roster was an unlikely conclusion to a college season that ended early for him just a few short months ago when he was ruled ineligible due to an ACT score cancellation. This kind of unusual circumstance exemplifies some of the strife that Runnin’ Rebel fans would learn about in recent seasons.
In fact, UNLV Basketball, in recent memory, has been a mix of disappointment, unusual situations, early exits, and player transfers.