UNLV Faces No. 25 BYU With Key Players Injured

UNLV faces No. 25 BYU with several key players sidelined as Josh Pastner prepares the Runnin' Rebels for another challenging exhibition at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Scarlet Standard's Darrell Lutey breaks down UNLV's injury situation, Cam Miles stepping into the starting point guard role, AJ Storr's ongoing eligibility battle and what the Rebels need to improve against Kevin Young's BYU Cougars. With Tyrin Jones, Terrance Ford Jr., Tyler Harris and Isaac Williamson unavailable, UNLV will rely on a limited rotation. MJ Thomas remains a game-time decision, while Dontrez Williams is expected to make his exhibition debut after missing the Utah game with an ankle injury. Pastner also discusses BYU's aggressive defense, limiting turnovers, rebounding and the effort he expects from his players. 📰 *READ DARRELL LUTEY'S FULL ARTICLE:* UNLV vs BYU Game Day Preview https://the-scarlet-standard.com/2026/10/24/unlv-vs-byu-game-day-preview/ 🏀 *GAME INFORMATION* UNLV vs. No. 25 BYU Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 1:00 PM Pacific Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada 🎙️ Reporting: Darrell Lutey 📰 The Scarlet Standard For more original UNLV sports coverage, interviews and analysis, visit: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe to The Scarlet Standard for UNLV basketball, football, hockey and more. #UNLV #RunninRebels #BYU #JoshPastner #TheScarletStandard