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March 28, 2024

UNLV basketball announces preseason showcase event

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Steve Marcus

Pyrotechnics explode during a pregame show before a UNLV game against the Air Force Falcons at the Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.

UNLV basketball won't open its season until Nov. 10 against Loyola Marymount, but fans will be able to get a first look at the team in less than two weeks, as the Rebels will hold a preseason showcase event on Oct. 19.

The showcase, which was announced Monday, will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium before the football team hosts Air Force in its homecoming game. The basketball court from the Thomas & Mack Center will be moved to the Sam Boyd parking lot for the event, which is free and open to the public.

The men's and women's basketball teams will be introduced, and there will be on-court activities. An autograph session will follow.

The basketball showcase is set for 5:30 p.m., and the football game will kick off at 7 p.m. This will be the first time the basketball team has held a preseason event in conjunction with the football program.

Mike Grimala can be reached at 702-948-7844 or [email protected]. Follow Mike on Twitter at twitter.com/mikegrimala.

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