UNLV Rebels
Mountain West Conference
2011-12 Stats
| OVERALL RECORD | Mountain RECORD |
| 22-10 | 10-4 |
2012 Player Commits
| Commits | ESPN 100 Commits |
| 3 | — |
Recruiting Class:
3-star F Breanna Workman chooses the Pac-12
Breanna Workman of Las Vegas, Nev., has verbally committed to the University of Arizona, according to her Centennial High School coach, Karen Weitz. The 6-foot-1 forward chose the Wildcats over finalists New Mexico and UNLV.
"Breanna is a 6-1 small forward that will be able to play on the perimeter at the next level," Weitz said. "She is able to put the ball on the floor, shoot from the outside, and mix it up in the post area as well."
Workman, who is rated a three-star prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz, was selected to both the All District and All State teams as a junior at Centennial. She is the second prospect from the 2013 class to commit to Arizona coach Niya Butts and her staff, joining 6-1 guard Ashley Merrill of Corona, Calif.
"Breanna is a 6-1 small forward that will be able to play on the perimeter at the next level," Weitz said. "She is able to put the ball on the floor, shoot from the outside, and mix it up in the post area as well."
Workman, who is rated a three-star prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz, was selected to both the All District and All State teams as a junior at Centennial. She is the second prospect from the 2013 class to commit to Arizona coach Niya Butts and her staff, joining 6-1 guard Ashley Merrill of Corona, Calif.
PG Jehiah Cook picks Mountain West school
Jehiah Cook, the 5-foot-5 point guard from Elk Grove, Calif., has given a verbal commitment to UNLV, according to her Sacramento High School coach, Michelle Massari. The rising senior and two-star prospect at Sacramento (Calif.) High School is Rebels' coach Kathy Olivier's first commitment from the 2012 class.
Brianna Charles, PG
Sacramento, CA
Apr 24, 2011
- Saint Francis H.S. (CA)
- Scouts Grade: 40
- Position Rank (PG): N/A
UNLV adds a third piece to its 2011 class
Brianna Charles, the 5-foot-5 point guard from Sacramento, Calif., has signed a National Letter of Intent with UNLV, according to her JBS club team coach Sean Chambers. Charles committed to CSU-Bakersfield before the fall early signing period but did not sign and reopened her recruitment this winter.
Charles will join Alana Cesarz, a 6-2 post from Delevan, Wis., and Danielle Miller, a three-star guard prospect from Spring Valley, Calif., in the Lady Rebels' 2011 recruiting class.
Charles will join Alana Cesarz, a 6-2 post from Delevan, Wis., and Danielle Miller, a three-star guard prospect from Spring Valley, Calif., in the Lady Rebels' 2011 recruiting class.
Alana Cesarz, P
Delevan, WI
Aug 23, 2010
- Delavan-Darien H.S. (WI)
- Scouts Grade: 40
- Position Rank (P): N/A
Alana Cesarz headed for Sin City
Alana Cesarz, a 6-foot-2 forward from Delevan, Wis., has verbally committed to UNLV according to her mother, Jen Cesarz.
A rising senior at Delevan-Darien High School, Alana Cesarz was also considering Gonzaga, Bradley, UW-Green Bay, Harvard and Bowling Green. She plays for the Wisconsin Lakers.
Danielle Miller, G
Spring Valley, CA
Aug 17, 2010
- Mount Miguel H.S. (CA)
- Scouts Grade: 84
- Position Rank (G): 110
California shooting guard chooses UNLV
Danielle Miller, a 5-foot-8 shooting guard from Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, Calif., has given a verbal commitment to play basketball at UNLV, according to her high school coach, Rob Sandoval.
Described by Sandoval as "very athletic, a great defender" and someone with "tremendous offensive ability," Miller last season averaged 14.5 points and five steals per game for Mount Miguel. She plays club ball with the Elite Basketball Organization.
Ta Nitra Byrd, F
Signal Hill, CA
Oct 2, 2009
- Polytechnic H.S. (CA)
- Scouts Grade: 89
- Position Rank (F): 35
Runnin' Rebs land Ta Nitra Byrd
TaNitra Byrd, the 6-foot forward from southern California powerhouse Long Beach Poly, has given her verbal commitment to UNLV, according to her Cal Sparks club team coach Elbert Kinnebrew.
Byrd also considered Colorado State, Fresno State, Long Beach State and Oregon State before chosing Kathy Olivier's program in the desert. She plans on studying in the Sports Management program.
"Tanitra is a powerful player who finishes well with either hand and is an absolute force on the offensive glass," Kinnebrew said. "She has a micro-burst gear cutting high-to-low post which is effective against taller post players she has faced at Elite Club level."
Ashley Kroneberger, G
Springville, UT
Mar 12, 2009
- Springville H.S. (UT)
- Scouts Grade: 40
- Position Rank (G): N/A
Utah's Ashley Kroneberger commits to UNLV
Ashley Kroneberger, a 5-foot-10 guard from Springville High School gave a verbal commitment to UNLV and head coach Kathy Olivier. According to her club coach, Adam Barrett, she also had an offer from Idaho State but chose the Runnin' Rebels because of the coaching staff, facilities and the warmer weather.
Kroneberger took Springfield to the state championship game, finishing second. She was selected to the All-State Tournament Team. Her senior season she averaged 16.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.6 steals, 2.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per game while maintaining a 3.5 grade point average.
Kelli Thompson, W
Long Beach, CA
Nov 18, 2008
- Polytechnic H.S. (CA)
- Scouts Grade: 91
- Position Rank (W): 19
Kelli Thompson signs with UNLV
Kelli Thompson, a 6-foot guard at Long Beach Poly, has signed a National Letter of Intent with Kathy Olivier and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, according to her club coach, Elbert Kinnebrew of the Cal Sparks. Thompson has helped Poly to two straight California state championships; the Jackrabbits are ranked No. 5 in the ESPN RISE Fab 50.
"A tremendous three-baller from long distance, Kelli lives to take the big shot her team needs at clutch moments,""Kinnebrew said. "If defenders overplay her shot, she has the power and handles to get to the basket off the dribble." Thompson is the eighth member of the Sparks to sign with a Division I school during the early signing period.
"A tremendous three-baller from long distance, Kelli lives to take the big shot her team needs at clutch moments,""Kinnebrew said. "If defenders overplay her shot, she has the power and handles to get to the basket off the dribble." Thompson is the eighth member of the Sparks to sign with a Division I school during the early signing period.
Amanda Anderson, W
The Woodlands, TX
Oct 3, 2008
- The Woodlands H.S. (TX)
- Scouts Grade: 82
- Position Rank (W): 33
UNLV gets wing Amanda Anderson
Amanda Anderson of The Woodlands, Texas, has committed to Kathy Olivier's first recruiting class at UNLV, according Al Coleman, director of the Cy-Fair Shock club team. A 6-foot-3 wing, Anderson also had been considering Tulane and Texas State
Las Vegas native Mia Bell verbals to UNLV
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Durango High School point guard Mia Bell committed to UNLV for the 2009-2010 season. Last season, Bell averaged 15.3 points, 5.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game. She picked UNLV over Kansas State, New Mexico, Arizona and Arizona State.