3 players leave UNLV Rebels men’s basketball program

The news figured to come at some point, as it usually does this time of year, and it came Wednesday for three UNLV players who were granted releases from their scholarships.

Guards Jalen Poyser and Zion Morgan and forward Troy Baxter Jr. are leaving the basketball program, creating two open scholarship spots.

“While these decisions are very difficult, the outcomes always represent the best interest of our student-athletes,” coach Marvin Menzies said in a statement. “The Runnin’ Rebel family is greatly appreciative of the commitment and contributions of each of these young men. We will support them in every way possible with their transition to pursue their athletic and academic goals.”

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