UNLV Rebels NCAA Basketball News

At the instant Derrick Jasper makes eye contact with Tre'Von Willis, the basketball players can become mind readers.

UNLV's Tre'von Willis, right, puts pressure on Santa Clara's Robert Smith during Saturday's game in Santa Clara, Calif.

Despite a 7-0 start, and a national ranking that will likely improve come Monday morning, coach Lon Kruger and his Runnin' Rebels won't be logging on to Priceline or Expedia to book their Final Four flights to Indianapolis anytime soon.

Lon Kruger has done it again, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels are the talk of Sin City. They are off to a 6-0 start, with impressive wins at home against Nevada, Southern Illinois, and Louisville, and an impressive road win against Arizonaa 'good enough for their best start in 17 years.

Some teams just have that one player a ' the one you know who wants the ball late with the game on the line.

The last time UNLV won its first seven games, it led to the Rebels' most recent trip to the Final Four.

NEXT: UNLV at Santa Clara, 7 p.m. Saturday, KWWN-AM UNLV's Tre'Von Willis, left, and Arizona's Jamelle Horne battle for a rebound in the second half of the Rebels' 74-72 double-overtime victory Wednesday in Tucson, Ariz.

Cole Aldrich had 13 points and 16 rebounds, and top-ranked Kansas scored 36 straight points in the first half in an embarrassingly easy 98-31 victory over winless Alcorn State on Wednesday night.

When was the last time UNLV won as a ranked team? Can you believe that they have a truly legit chance to go 7-0 before having a week to prepare for Kansas State at the Orleans? Gotta love these Rebs!!!! + I HATE Games like that!!! UNLV over UA - I HATE Games like that!!! UNLV over UA One more thought before I get ready for bed Did you notice that ...

UNLV coach Lou Kruger, center, talks to his team during a during a second-half timeout against Arizona.

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UNLV guard Justin Hawkins glides in for a basket against Holy Cross during the second half of Wednesday's game at the Thomas & Mack Center.

An impressive win made UNLV a Top 25 team in November for the first time since 1992.

Oscar Bellfield scored 17 points, Tre'Von Willis scored 16 and UNLV upset No. 16 Louisville 76-71 on Saturday.

Though Louisville is unbeaten, Rick Pitino already has criticized his team for some poor performances.

Oscar Bellfield scored 17 points, Tre'Von Willis scored 16 and UNLV upset No. 16 Louisville 76-71 on Saturday.

Gunning for their second straight win over Louisville, the UNLV Rebels challenge the 16th-ranked team in the nation this afternoon at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

UNLV forward Matt Shaw scrambles for a loose ball with Louisville guard Payton Siva, left, and Kyle Kuric during the first half of Saturday's game at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Angered by a last-minute loss to UNLV, Rick Pitino stormed off the Freedom Hall floor in frustration.

UNLV guard Oscar Bellfield, rear, shoots over Louisville forward Samardo Samuels for the decisive points in the Rebels' win Dec.