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UNLV Rebels forward Tyrin Jones (6) celebrates after a basket against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half of a Players Era Championship tournament basketball game at MGM Grand Garden Arena Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Photo by: Steve Marcus
By Las Vegas Sun Staff (contact)
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 | 1:01 p.m.
UNLV basketball’s Tyrin Jones was named Mountain West Conference’s Freshman of the Week, the university announced today, following a standout performance in the’ Rebels’ league opener.
Jones scored a career-high 18 points in UNLV’s 84-72 victory over Fresno State on Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center, shooting a perfect 7-for-7 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.
The Las Vegas native, who prepped at Layton Christian Academy in Utah, also contributed five rebounds, three blocks, three assists and a steal while logging more than 38 minutes.
UNLV will close its non-conference schedule 7 p.m. Monday against La Sierra University, a NAIA program out of Riverside, Calif.
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