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RebelRobert Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 23 points and 9 Rebounds vs. Kansas State 26 points and 6 Rebounds vs Texas Tech 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelRobert Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Says Runnin’ Rebels in his bio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packNV Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 5/10/2024 at 7:46 AM, RebelRobert said: Says Runnin’ Rebels in his bio! He rebounds at a high rate especially for a guard. He must have a high motor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelTexan Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 5/10/2024 at 6:44 AM, RebelRobert said: 23 points and 9 Rebounds vs. Kansas State 26 points and 6 Rebounds vs Texas Tech He's the perfect compliment to DJ in the backcourt, taking on some of the pressure to score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwelish Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Super solid signing. Looks like an upgrade in several ways over JWeb. I like that he shoots a pure shot from the top of the key. Not just corner 3s. Also more size and athleticism. UNLV should finish top 3 again or better with this roster. This team has to make the dance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundyc3 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 From my perspective, he is the Keylan Boone replacement due to his rebounding. I am really exciting to see that motor out of a shooting guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaker Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Good pick up. From what I have read seems to be a solid upgrade over Webster not sure how he compares to what we had in Keylan. Be interesting to see what Kevin does with the final schollie. Haven't paid much attention to what the other MWC teams have lost or picked up so not sure where we compare but think UNLV will be in top half. Hoping the staff picks up another shooter to finish things out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwelish Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I think that was the other F signing. But either way, I like the experience, fit and shooting of the 3 transfers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwelish Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 5/10/2024 at 9:26 AM, Shaker said: Good pick up. From what I have read seems to be a solid upgrade over Webster not sure how he compares to what we had in Keylan. Be interesting to see what Kevin does with the final schollie. Haven't paid much attention to what the other MWC teams have lost or picked up so not sure where we compare but think UNLV will be in top half. Hoping the staff picks up another shooter to finish things out I'd like to see a freshman pg or sf/pf. I wouldn't be upset with another transfer. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RebelRobert Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 https://unlvrebels.com/news/2024/5/10/jailen-bedford-to-join-unlv-mens-basketball-program.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwelish Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I think this video shows off Jailens explosiveness and shot creating a bit better. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickdraw Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 Post #1 with roster updated. 1 scholarship remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwelish Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Jailen was a junior college transfer before oral roberts. These are the types of players UNLV should be plucking directly from jc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNLV2001 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 https://lasvegassun.com/news/2024/may/10/unlv-basketball-adds-transfer-jailen-bedford/?utm_source=mostpopular&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=mostRead UNLV basketball adds transfer Jailen Bedford One of the top offseason priorities for UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger was to add shooting on the wing, and he got some good news on that front on Friday, when the team received a commitment from Oral Roberts transfer Jailen Bedford. Bedford, a 6-foot-4 guard, was one of the top offensive players in the Summit League in 2023-24, averaging 14.6 points per game while connecting on a healthy 37.3% from 3-point range. UNLV was decidedly mediocre from long distance last year. The team shot just 33.7% from 3-point range, which ranked the Scarlet and Gray No. 202 in the nation. The starting wings, Keylan Boone and Luis Rodriguez, combined to make 33.2% from 3-point range. Shooting guard Justin Webster started 21 of 31 games and also hit 33.3 percent. Bedford was a high-volume shooter at Oral Roberts, as he attempted 5.7 3’s per game last year. That would have slotted him behind Boone (5.8 attempts) and ahead of Rodriguez (4.1 attempts) among UNLV’s 3-point shooters. A Texas native, Bedford was an unranked prospect coming out of high school in 2021. He went the junior-college route and played his first two years at Trinidad State; as a sophomore in 2022-23, he posted 16.6 points and hit 44.2% on 3’s. Bedford has one year of eligibility remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph90702 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Last scholarship should be a long, athletic four man who can shoot from deep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosegreen Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 5/11/2024 at 11:11 AM, ph90702 said: Last scholarship should be a long, athletic four man who can shoot from deep. I think it’ll be a developmental player, the roster looks pretty much set. There’s only so much playing time available. Starting/Backup 1. Dedan/Whiting 2. Jailen/Hicks/ Whiting 3. Henley/Evans/Hill 4. Whaley/Hill/ Bannarbie 5. Cherry/Cottrell/N’daiye Initial impressions of the roster is that it could be the most improved rebounding team in the country. Picked up guys that can actually rebound, also picked up a couple shooters. It was a mix of guys that CKK signed, and looks like a roster that benefits DJ the most. DJ needs a lot of space to operate and needs teammates that aren’t afraid to get in there to do the dirty work off the glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentVegaBond Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/10/2024 at 6:44 AM, RebelRobert said: 23 points and 9 Rebounds vs. Kansas State 26 points and 6 Rebounds vs Texas Tech On 5/10/2024 at 8:48 AM, qwelish said: Super solid signing. Looks like an upgrade in several ways over JWeb. I like that he shoots a pure shot from the top of the key. Not just corner 3s. Also more size and athleticism. UNLV should finish top 3 again or better with this roster. This team has to make the dance. On 5/10/2024 at 9:22 AM, mundyc3 said: From my perspective, he is the Keylan Boone replacement due to his rebounding. I am really exciting to see that motor out of a shooting guard. On 5/10/2024 at 9:26 AM, Shaker said: Good pick up. From what I have read seems to be a solid upgrade over Webster not sure how he compares to what we had in Keylan. Be interesting to see what Kevin does with the final schollie. Haven't paid much attention to what the other MWC teams have lost or picked up so not sure where we compare but think UNLV will be in top half. Hoping the staff picks up another shooter to finish things out Let's not start sucking each other's popsicles just yet, gentlemen. He was on a putrid ORU team that finished 8th in the mighty Summit League. Looks to be decent statistically and on paper at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwelish Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/12/2024 at 6:48 PM, VincentVegaBond said: Let's not start sucking each other's popsicles just yet, gentlemen. He was on a putrid ORU team that finished 8th in the mighty Summit League. Looks to be decent statistically and on paper at least. I agree with that. I've made the cellar dwelling team statement many times. I'm just looking at a head to head comparison to Jweb, who also came from a bad program. He's got better stats and his tape is way more dynamic. That said, point taken. This still needs to be a tournament team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
