LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — UNLV basketball legend Stacey Augmon is returning to his alma mater.
The athletic department announced Augmon is joining the basketball staff as director of community engagement.
He will serve as a liaison between the program and the broader community, focusing on 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,” athletic director Erick 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.”
Augmon played four seasons for the Runnin’ Rebels (1987-91) and was part of the 1990 national championship team. He was a three-time winner of the NABC Defensive Player of the Year award and was first-team All-Big West in 1989 and 1991.
He’s third on the school’s all-time scoring list with 2,011 points, third in rebounds with 1,005, and tied for first in steals with 275.
UNLV retired Augmon’s No. 32 in 1995, and he was inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 2002.
After his college career, he played in the NBA for 15 seasons, spending time with the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets and Orlando Magic. He served on the UNLV coaching staff from 2011-16.