UNLV REBELS

Kenny Dye Class: Junior Hometown: Arlington, Tennessee Last College: Connors State Height / Weight: 6-2 / 185 Position: Guard

AT UNLV: Kenny begins his first season with the Runnin' Rebels … He will add depth to the guard position … A scoring threat who can provide points from 3-point range.

BAYNO ON DYE: "Kenny is an extremely talented scoring guard that can beat the opponent off the dribble. He has tremendous range from outside the 3-point line. He is going to work on his body and improve his physical strength. He can get out and really play pressure defense and can put points on the board in a hurry."

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Connors State College in Warner, Okla., for coach Bill Muse … Listed as one of the top five JC prospects in the country … As a sophomore (1998-99), he appeared in 31 games and led the team in scoring with a 24.5 average (760 total points) … Shot .487 from the field (170-for-349), .387 from 3-point range (89-for-230) and .722 from the line (153-for-212) … Averaged 5.1 rebounds (157 total rebounds) and 2.5 assists (78 total) … Named Co-MVP of the Bi-State Conference as the Cowboys compiled a record of 20-11 … Named a preseason JC All-American and was named regular season third-team All-American … Was the MVP of the Bi-State Conference as a freshman … In 30 games, he led the team in scoring with a 22.8 average (684 total points), and shot .567 from the field (157-for-277), .437 from 3-point range (73-for-167) and .714 from the line (152-for-213).

HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of Bolton High School in Arlington … Lettered four years in basketball … As a senior, averaged 28 points … Recipient of the Memphis Commercial Appeal Best of the Prep Award … Three-time (sophomore through senior seasons) all-conference selection.

PERSONAL: Kenny Jerome Dye was born Jan. 22, 1979 … Son of Oscar and Bobbie Dye … Majoring in communications … Has one brother (Nickie) and one sister (Terrell) … His parents has been his biggest influence … Nickname is KD.