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UNLV

The Streak

The UNLV men’s team has
made at least one 3-pointer in
a NCAA-record 1,132 straight
games. UNLV has made a
three in every single game
since the three-point line was

introduced in the 1986-87
season, dating back three-
plus decades. The streak
including the 1990 season
when the Rebels won the
NCAA title 103-73 over Duke.

At ASU, Kruger was named an honorable mention All- the Rebels. He was an assistant coach for TJ Otzelberger
Pac-10 and second-team NABC District 15 selection in his from 2019-2021. “I couldn’t be happier and am so thank-
third and final season in Tempe. Kruger left the Sun Devils ful to President Whitfield and Desiree for this incredible
ranked fourth in career free throw percentage at ASU, fifth opportunity,” Kruger said when hired. “I have proudly rep-
all-time in 3-pointers made and attempted, and seventh in resented the UNLV men’s basketball program and to now
3-point percentage. have been chosen to lead it, I really am speechless. This is
home for me and my family, and I’m looking forward to con-
Kruger played professionally in Bulgaria, Italy, China, tinuing to work with the guys on our team. We will get after
Mexico, Belgium and Germany, in addition to NBA training it and build on the foundation that has been set.”
camp invitations from the Orlando Magic and Milwaukee
Bucks. He also played with the Utah Flash and Los Angeles UNLV’s top executive also expected big things from the
D-Fenders of the NBA D-League before launching his school’s newest hire. “I am excited that Kevin will serve as
coaching career. the new head coach for UNLV men’s basketball,” said UNLV
President Dr. Keith E. Whitfield as the hire was announced.
Both La Rocque and Kruger have high aspirations for their “Kevin has demonstrated incredible knowledge, high integ-
teams. “Our potential is untapped, and there’s really no rity and preparation for this opportunity. I am enthused
ceiling,” La Rocque says. “I’m excited to see how far or how about the direction the athletics department is going under
high we can take this.” Desiree’s leadership and Kevin is the perfect person to lead

Upon being hired at UNLV, Kruger said he was thrilled to our Runnin’ Rebel basketball team.”
be staying at home and building on the historic tradition of

Editor’s note: The son of writer Brian Hurlburt,
Trey, is number 24 on the Rebels.

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