RUNNIN’ REBEL LEGEND STACEY AUGMON RETURNS TO UNLV STAFF
1990 National Champion hired as Men’s Basketball Director of Community Engagement
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Runnin’ Rebel legend Stacey Augmon has returned to UNLV as a member of the men’s basketball staff as its Director of Community Engagement, the athletics department announced Wednesday.
In this role, Augmon will serve as a liaison between the program and its broader community, focusing on strategic alumni relationships, fundraising support, student-athlete mentorship, and recruiting outreach.
“Stacey Augmon’s return to UNLV is a tremendous asset for our community and the Runnin’ Rebel program,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper. “His deep connection to the university and wealth of experience in basketball make him the perfect ambassador for fostering meaningful relationships and inspiring our student-athletes.”
“Having Stacey Augmon in our program is invaluable,” said UNLV men’s basketball head coach Josh Pastner. “His legacy and understanding of the Runnin’ Rebels and the Las Vegas community will bring a unique perspective that will greatly benefit our outreach efforts, along with our student-athletes. We are thrilled to have him as a part of our team as we work to advance the program.”
“I am thrilled to return to UNLV and will do anything I can to help our program,” Augmon said. “I am committed to connecting with alumni and working closely with our community and university. I look forward to collaborating with Erick Harper, Coach Pastner, and the rest of the staff, and to being a mentor to the young men we have in our program. I would like to sincerely thank AD Harper and Coach Pastner for this opportunity.”
One of the greatest players to ever wear the Scarlet and Gray, Augmon spent four years at UNLV as a student-athlete (1987-91). He was a part of two NCAA Final Four teams (1990 and 1991) and was a major piece of the Runnin’ Rebel team that won the 1990 NCAA Championship. The first three-time winner of the NABC Defensive Player of the Year award (1989-91), he was selected as a First Team All-American as a senior.
He won the 1988 Big West Conference’s Freshman of the Year award, then the next season earned the 1989 Big West Player of the Year honor. He was also named First Team All-Big West in 1989 and 1991.
Augmon had his No. 32 UNLV jersey retired in 1995. He is one of only four Runnin’ Rebels to score more than 2,000 career points, finishing third on the all-time scoring list with 2,011 points. He also ranks third all-time in rebounds with 1,005, and he is tied for the all-time steals mark with 275. Additionally, he ranks in the top 10 in program history in field goals made, career blocked shots, free throws made, and assists (10th with 433). He remains the school’s leader in career games played (145) and starts (137).
Augmon was a member of the 1988 United States Olympic Team, which captured a bronze medal at the Seoul Olympics. He was inducted into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2002 class and became a member of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame in 2012.
Augmon returned to work at UNLV once before, as he was a member of Runnin’ Rebel coaching staff from 2011-16, first as an assistant coach and then as associate head coach.
After being selected ninth overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, he earned First Team All-Rookie honors that season. He also played for Detroit, Portland, Charlotte/New Orleans, and Orlando. In 1,001 career regular-season games in the league, he scored 7,990 points, grabbed 3,216 rebounds, and recorded 974 steals.
He has also coached in the NBA with Denver, Milwaukee and Sacramento, and in Asia with Jeonju KCC Egis.
A native of Pasadena, Calif., Augmon earned his bachelor’s degree from UNLV in social work in 1991. Stacey and his wife, Leslye, have seven children: Treesje Powers, Obery Powers, Jr., Freedom Augmon, Justice Augmon, Deja Augmon, Journie Augmon, and Zion Augmon.
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