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UNLV Freshman Tyrin Jones Shines Despite Color Blindness

2/13/2026

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Tyrin Jones, a freshman forward for the UNLV basketball team, brings energy on the court and is color blind, seeing red as brown.
Coach Josh Pastner credits Jones's role as crucial to the team, noting his impressive stats and game impact.
After recovering from a shoulder injury, Jones scored 12 points in a victory over San Jose State.
UNLV will face Boise State on Friday in Boise, Idaho.

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Story summary

Tyrin Jones, a freshman forward for the UNLV basketball team, brings energy on the court and is color blind, seeing red as brown.
Coach Josh Pastner credits Jones's role as crucial to the team, noting his impressive stats and game impact.
After recovering from a shoulder injury, Jones scored 12 points in a victory over San Jose State.
UNLV will face Boise State on Friday in Boise, Idaho.