The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are the men's basketball team representing the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, competing in NCAA Division I. Founded in 1958, the program has built a passionate following in Las Vegas and become one of the city's signature college sports institutions, known for an up-tempo, fast-breaking style of play that earned the team its "Runnin'" nickname.
The Rebels are perhaps best remembered for their dominant run in the late 1980s and early 1990s under legendary coach Jerry Tarkanian, culminating in the 1990 NCAA National Championship and a Final Four appearance the following year. That era's teams played with an electric, high-scoring style that captivated fans and made UNLV basketball a national powerhouse. Today, the program continues to be a source of local pride, drawing energetic crowds to its home games on campus.
As a fixture of Las Vegas sports culture, the Runnin' Rebels offer fans a chance to experience authentic college basketball atmosphere, complete with school spirit, rivalries, and the roar of a hometown crowd cheering on their team.