The UNLV-UNR basketball rivalry just got a lot more intense.
Dave Rice, the Rebels’ coach until he was fired Jan. 10, will become an assistant to UNR coach Eric Musselman, CBS Sports reported Monday.
Rice did not immediately respond to a message asking for confirmation.
He coached the Rebels for 4½ seasons, going 98-54 and appearing in the NCAA Tournament his first two years.
UNR brings back a strong team, and the Wolf Pack or San Diego State could be favored entering next season.
Given Musselman’s penchant for moving around, he could parlay a big season into a job with a major conference.