LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Runnin’ Rebel legend Stacey Augmon is back, hired as director of community engagement for the UNLV athletics department.
UNLV Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced the hire on Wednesday.
Augmon teamed with Larry Johnson, Greg Anthony, Anderson Hunt and David Butler on the 1989-90 Runnin’ Rebels, coached by Jerry Tarkanian. The team beat Duke 103-73 to win the NCAA Championship.
“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 (Josh) 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.”
Augmon was the Rebels’ defensive stopper, and entered the UNLV Athletic Hall of Fame with Johnson and Anthony in 2002. Augmon’s jersey was retired in 1995.
“Stacey Augmon’s return to UNLV is a tremendous asset for our community and the Runnin’ Rebel program,” Harper said. “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.”
After his NBA playing career, Augmon worked as an assistant coach for several teams, and served as an assistant coach at UNLV under Dave Rice.
One of the greatest players to ever play at UNLV, Augmon was the first three-time winner of the National Association of Basketball Coaches 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.
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).