Freshman forward Jackson Kiss’ decision to switch his commitment from Iowa State to UNLV gives coach Josh Pastner another addition as his roster takes shape. Today’s Rebel Daily Drive examines Kiss, incoming guard Kota Suttle Jr. and the work still ahead before the Rebels can be called an NCAA Tournament team.
I discuss why Suttle may offer more than his ranking suggests, the roster’s shooting and depth concerns, and how NIL budgets affect those decisions. The Players Era opening matchup against Kansas is also on the agenda.
The episode also covers the agreement in principle between the Pac-12 and Mountain West. UNLV’s retention payout remains unsettled and cannot yet be treated as money available to spend. I discuss what the settlement could mean for the Rebels as the league’s membership changes.
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