More UNLV Hoops
This year’s UNLV basketball team differs from recent rosters due to its balance of youth and experience. The Rebels have at least three players in all four classes, a first under fifth-year coach Dave Rice, and many of them will be counted on to contribute in UNLV’s new full-court pressure defense. Here’s a look at one player from each class who should make a significant impact.
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Stephen Zimmerman Jr. (Freshman forward, 7-0, 240) The Rebels’ top target for the past four years, Zimmerman made a lot of people happy when he stayed home in Vegas. The Bishop Gorman High grad is athletic and moves well for his size, but his best skill might be his offensive passing.
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Patrick McCaw (Sophomore guard, 6-7, 185) McCaw was a defensive stopper and assist man until Rashad Vaughn went down, then he became the Rebels’ leading scorer, too. McCaw’s versatility will keep him on the court and contributing, no matter what his role turns out to be.
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Ben Carter (Junior forward, 6-9, 225) Another Bishop Gorman grad, Carter transferred home after starting his career at Oregon. A good rebounder, he wants to show off his shot more here than in Eugene, where he took one 3-pointer in two seasons.
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Jerome Seagears (Senior guard, 6-1, 180) The starting point guard practiced with the Rebels last season while sitting out as a redshirt alongside Carter. In three years at Rutgers he had good assist and 3-point shooting numbers, and UNLV will rely on him to be one of its primary leaders.
