UNLV coach suggests affordable ownership for college basketball team

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

UNLV coach suggests affordable ownership for college basketball team
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UNLV head coach calls for interest in owning the Runnin’ Rebels Men’s Basketball team during a recent interview. He noted the legal opportunity for individuals to own the team for $10-12 million, significantly less than the required investment for NBA franchises. Pastner emphasized the benefits of involvement and possible tax write-offs associated with team ownership. He highlighted the growing interest in sports ownership ahead of a new NBA team expected in 2029.

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  • •Pastner encourages potential owners to consider the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels.
  • •Ownership price for the college team is considerably lower than NBA franchises.
  • •Legal ownership of college teams is now permitted.
  • •A new NBA team is set to debut in 2029.
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