UNLV Basketball to Face BYU With Limited Roster Saturday
The Rebels will field only eight players at the Thomas & Mack Center this weekend.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Basketball
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UNLV men’s basketball will face BYU at the Thomas & Mack Center this Saturday with a severely depleted roster due to injuries and eligibility hurdles. Only eight players will be available for the Rebels as the team navigates ongoing legal proceedings regarding eligibility.
Why it matters
The exhibition game marks a key test for the program to build momentum and ticket interest ahead of the November regular season opener. The current player shortage highlights the broader challenges in roster management currently facing college programs.
Only seven scholarship players and one walk-on are available for the Rebels this weekend. The team is currently missing four players due to injuries and eligibility, with one additional athlete serving as a game-time decision.
The players
UNLV
The local university hosting the upcoming exhibition game.
BYU
The visiting Power Four opponent for the Saturday exhibition.
AJ Storr
A player currently ineligible to compete for UNLV pending a federal appeals court stay.
Tyrin Jones
A student-athlete sidelined for the exhibition following shoulder surgery.
The details
The Rebels will host BYU on Saturday with a roster limited by injury and pending legal action. Players Tyrin Jones, Tyler Harris, Issac Williamson, and Terrance Ford Jr. are unavailable, while AJ Storr remains ineligible while awaiting a ruling following a Tennessee court injunction. MJ Thomas is currently listed as a game-time decision, and the coaching staff expects the rotation to expand by the upcoming Missouri matchup.
Timeline
UNLV hosts the BYU exhibition game on October 26.
The regular season officially opens November 3 against Northern Arizona.
Beyond the Strip
This roster situation follows the eligibility precedents set by the Glancey case currently influencing transfer rules across the sport. The team is navigating these legal standards as it prepares for the opening of the regular season.
Fans heading to the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday will see a restricted rotation as the team integrates back to full health. Supporters can look for a wider roster depth by the time the team prepares for the Missouri game.
The takeaway
UNLV supporters should watch for updates on the federal appeals court ruling regarding roster eligibility. Monitor the team's health heading into the November 3 season opener against Northern Arizona.
Further reading
Find the latest updates on the team at Las Vegas Basketball.
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