Five players to watch when UNLV’s basketball team plays at Air Force at 6 p.m. PST Wednesday and against UNR at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Thomas & Mack Center:
1. Cameron Oliver, sophomore forward, UNR: As UNLV discovered in the last meeting (25 points, nine rebounds), the Rebels didn’t have anyone who could match up with the 6-foot 8-inch, 225-pound Oliver, who is able to dominate inside and shoot effectively from outside. Averaging 15.4 points and 8.4 rebounds, he’s making a push for Mountain West Player of the Year. Oliver also has made 39.7 percent of his 3-pointers.