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Fox Sports
25-03-2025
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- Fox Sports
Josh Pastner will try to restore UNLV basketball glory days as he takes over the program
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Pastner was named UNLV coach Tuesday, the latest to try to turn around a college basketball program that has gone from one of the nation's best to one that is largely irrelevant. The Rebels have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013 and have not advanced to at least the Sweet 16 since 2007. It's quite a fall for a program that won the 1990 national championship. 'This has always been a dream job for me, and I fully recognize the significance of UNLV in the landscape of college basketball,' Pastner said in a statement. "The program holds great importance for both the Las Vegas community and the region, and I am eager to unite Rebel Nation with the goal of restoring the program to national prominence.' Pastner, 47, takes over for Kevin Kruger, who was fired March 15 after going 76-55 over four seasons and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament. Pastner most recently coached at Georgia Tech, going 109-114 from 2016-23, ending with losing records in each of his final two seasons. But Pastner did have some success, leading the Yellow Jackets to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament in 2021. He also was the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017 after going 21-16. Most of his success came at Memphis, where Pastner was 167-73 from 2009-16. The Tigers made four NCAA Tournament appearances, won three Conference USA Tournament championships and captured two regular-season titles. 'He is a fearless and relentless recruiter with success as a head coach, and is also an exceptional communicator, deeply committed to engaging with the Las Vegas community,' UNLV athletic director Erick Harper said in a statement. "Furthermore, Josh is committed to connecting with Runnin' Rebel alumni, ensuring that everyone feels involved in the program's success. We are confident that he will lead us to win championships and return the Runnin' Rebels to the NCAA Tournament.' ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. recommended
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Josh Pastner will try to restore UNLV basketball glory days as he takes over the program
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Pastner was named UNLV coach Tuesday, the latest to try to turn around a college basketball program that has gone from one of the nation's best to one that is largely irrelevant. The Rebels have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013 and have not advanced to at least the Sweet 16 since 2007. It's quite a fall for a program that won the 1990 national championship. 'This has always been a dream job for me, and I fully recognize the significance of UNLV in the landscape of college basketball,' Pastner said in a statement. "The program holds great importance for both the Las Vegas community and the region, and I am eager to unite Rebel Nation with the goal of restoring the program to national prominence.' Pastner, 47, takes over for Kevin Kruger, who was fired March 15 after going 76-55 over four seasons and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament. Pastner most recently coached at Georgia Tech, going 109-114 from 2016-23, ending with losing records in each of his final two seasons. But Pastner did have some success, leading the Yellow Jackets to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament in 2021. He also was the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017 after going 21-16. Most of his success came at Memphis, where Pastner was 167-73 from 2009-16. The Tigers made four NCAA Tournament appearances, won three Conference USA Tournament championships and captured two regular-season titles. 'He is a fearless and relentless recruiter with success as a head coach, and is also an exceptional communicator, deeply committed to engaging with the Las Vegas community,' UNLV athletic director Erick Harper said in a statement. "Furthermore, Josh is committed to connecting with Runnin' Rebel alumni, ensuring that everyone feels involved in the program's success. We are confident that he will lead us to win championships and return the Runnin' Rebels to the NCAA Tournament.' ___ AP March Madness bracket: and coverage: Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. Mark Anderson, The Associated Press
Associated Press
25-03-2025
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- Associated Press
Josh Pastner will try to restore UNLV basketball glory days as he takes over the program
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Josh Pastner was named UNLV coach Tuesday, the latest to try to turn around a college basketball program that has gone from one of the nation's best to one that is largely irrelevant. The Rebels have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013 and have not advanced to at least the Sweet 16 since 2007. It's quite a fall for a program that won the 1990 national championship. 'This has always been a dream job for me, and I fully recognize the significance of UNLV in the landscape of college basketball,' Pastner said in a statement. 'The program holds great importance for both the Las Vegas community and the region, and I am eager to unite Rebel Nation with the goal of restoring the program to national prominence.' Pastner, 47, takes over for Kevin Kruger, who was fired March 15 after going 76-55 over four seasons and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament. Pastner most recently coached at Georgia Tech, going 109-114 from 2016-23, ending with losing records in each of his final two seasons. But Pastner did have some success, leading the Yellow Jackets to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament in 2021. He also was the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017 after going 21-16. Most of his success came at Memphis, where Pastner was 167-73 from 2009-16. The Tigers made four NCAA Tournament appearances, won three Conference USA Tournament championships and captured two regular-season titles. 'He is a fearless and relentless recruiter with success as a head coach, and is also an exceptional communicator, deeply committed to engaging with the Las Vegas community,' UNLV athletic director Erick Harper said in a statement. 'Furthermore, Josh is committed to connecting with Runnin' Rebel alumni, ensuring that everyone feels involved in the program's success. We are confident that he will lead us to win championships and return the Runnin' Rebels to the NCAA Tournament.'
Miami Herald
25-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Josh Pastner takes over as basketball coach at UNLV
UNLV hired Josh Pastner as its basketball coach on Tuesday. Pastner, 47, has a 276-187 record over 14 seasons at Memphis (2009-16) and Georgia Tech (2016-23). Contract terms were not announced. He has worked as a television analyst since his firing by Georgia Tech after two consecutive losing seasons. Pastner played on Arizona's 1997 national championship team and later was an assistant there under Lute Olson (2002-08) and at Memphis under John Calipari (2008-09). He was promoted when Calipari left Memphis to take the head coaching job at Kentucky. Between Memphis and Georgia Tech, Pastner led his teams to four conference tournament championships, two conference regular-season championships and seven postseason appearances (five NCAA Tournaments, two NIT). He was named the 2013 Conference USA Coach of the Year and the 2017 Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year. UNLV athletic director Erick Harper said Pastner was the right person to replace Kevin Kruger, who was fired earlier this month after four seasons and a record of 76-55 but no NCAA Tournament appearances. 'He is a fearless and relentless recruiter with success as a head coach, and is also an exceptional communicator, deeply committed to engaging with the Las Vegas community,' Harper said. 'Furthermore, Josh is committed to connecting with Runnin' Rebel alumni, ensuring that everyone feels involved in the program's success. We are confident that he will lead us to win championships and return the Runnin' Rebels to the NCAA Tournament.' UNLV last appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2013. The school made four Final Four appearances under legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian and won the NCAA title in 1990. Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Report: Josh Pastner agrees to become UNLV's coach
LAS VEGAS — Former Georgia Tech and Memphis coach Josh Pastner has agreed to take over UNLV's program, two people with knowledge of the hiring process told The Associated Press. The two people spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. One of the people labeled it a 'done deal.' Pastner takes over Kevin Kruger, who was fired after going 76-55 over four seasons and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Rebels, once one of college basketball most dominant programs that won the national championship in 1990, have fallen on hard times. They have not made the NCAA Tournament since 2013 and have not advanced to at least the Sweet 16 since 2007. Pastner, 47, will be tasked trying to get the program back to that level. He most recently coached at Georgia Tech, going 109-114 from 2016-23, ending with losing records each of his final two seasons. But Pastner did have some success, leading the Yellow Jackets to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title and NCAA Tournament in 2021. He also was the ACC Coach of the Year in 2017 after going 21-16. Most of his success came at Memphis, where Pastner was 167-73 from 2009-16. The Tigers made four NCAA Tournament appearances, won three Conference USA Tournament championships and captured two regular-season titles.
