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Prince Basketball's Ambassadors: Virginia Union's "Dream Team" And The Origins Of Integrated College Basketball, 1938-42, Marvin T. Chiles

History Faculty Publications

This article explores the history of integrated college basketball in the United States, with a focus on the Virginia Union Panthers. The Panthers, known as the "Dream Team," broke the color barrier in college basketball in the 1930s and 1940s. The article also discusses the 1992 U.S. Men's Olympic Basketball Team, known as the "Dream Team," and its impact on race relations. It argues that the original Dream Team was actually the Virginia Union Panthers, who symbolized the defeat of white supremacy through athletic achievement. The article highlights the challenges faced by historically black college sports, such as lack of …

"Cause I'M Young And I'M Black And My Hat's Real Low": Race, Hip-Hop, And Transformations In The Nba During The Late 1990s And Early 2000s, Christine Debord

Dissertations, Theses and Capstone Projects (Full IR Collection)

Race and racial tensions have long been pressing concerns in professional athletics in the United States. Issues of race have been of particular importance to the National Basketball Association (NBA) since African Americans compromise 77 percent of the league's players. As such, this work examines the ways in which the media and the NBA responded to and managed the new generation of black players during the late 1990s and early 2000s while marketing to primarily white audiences. This time period is important in that it was unapologetically coined the 'thug era' by sports media and basketball fans alike, and the …

Kentucky Folklife Program - Subject Research Files (Fa 747), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Collection FA 747. This collection contains materials relating to a wide array of folklife subjects collected by folklorist Bob Gates for the Kentucky Folklife Program. The majority of the subjects include ethnic or cultural groups, but there is also various information relating to specific arts or traditions. The materials within the folders are mostly articles or copies of articles. Most folders contain information that relates directly to Kentucky, but some are about the topic more in general terms. Files are arranged by subject.

Profiles Of Selected Mormon Athletes In Professional Sports, J. Michael Hunter

Faculty Publications

“Profiles of Selected Mormon Athletes in Professional Sports” provides profiles with career highlights of over 200 Mormon athletes in professional sports, including baseball, basketball, bodybuilding, boxing, football, golf, hockey, racing, running, volleyball, and wrestling. This chapter appears in the second volume of Mormons and Popular Culture: The Global Influence of an American Phenomenon (Praeger 2013), a comprehensive treatment of Mormons and popular culture, providing an introduction and wide-ranging overview of the topic.

Interview With Clem Haskins (Fa 202), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Folklife Archives Oral Histories

Transcription of an interview with Clem Smith Haskins conducted by Lynne Ferguson for an oral history project titled "Campbellsville-Taylor County Oral History Project." Haskins discusses his family, education, farming, and information about growing up in Taylor County, Kentucky.

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Utah State, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Jerry Tarkanian Tribute

Also contains a Jerry Tarkanian poster

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of California, Santa Barbara And Unlv "Rebels" Vs. New Mexico State, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for all schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv Vs. Temple And Unlv Vs. California State, Long Beach, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for all schools

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponents' Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv Miller Lite Rebel Round-Up, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Story about Jerry Tarkanian's birthday party

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Pacific, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on the other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of California, Irvine, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information about the other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Pacific, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information about the other sports at UNLV

Budweiser-Unlv Holiday Classic, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for all schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information about other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of Nevada, Reno, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on the other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Meiji, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. University Of Nevada, Reno, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Photos of Team

Community Roundball Classic V Unlv Alumni Vs Ucla Alumni, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

Governor's Message

Loonie Wright's Letter

Mayor's Greetings

National Invitational Tournament Quarter Finals Unlv "Rebels" Vs St. Peter's College "Peacocks", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Unlv Basketball Alumni Association 2nd Annual Roundball Classic, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

Governor's Message

Mayor's Message

Player photos

Behind the Scenes

UNLV's 1978-80 Outlook

Unlv "Rebels" Vs University Of Maryland "Terrapins", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Athletic Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs San Diego State "Aztecs", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Athletic Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Also contains information on other sports at UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs Pepperdine University "Waves", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1977 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs Iowa State "Cyclones", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1977 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Unlv Lady Rebels Tournament Of Champions, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Poster for Las Vegas Junior League Tournament of Champions The Best in Women's Basketball: Delta State, Immaculata, Long Beach State, UNLV

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Loyola Marymount University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs St. Mary's "Gaels", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs Centenary College "Gents", University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Pepperdine University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Seattle University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story

Unlv "Rebels" Vs. Northern Arizona University, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV Basketball Programs

Team roster for both schools.

UNLV Schedule

List of UNLV Scholarship Donors

Meet the Rebels

Opponent's Scouting Report

Registration for the 1976 Jerry Tarkanian Basketball Camps

Jerry Tarkanian Story