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UNLV Coach Pastner Calls for $10-12 Million to Stay Competitive

7/28/2026

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Pastner: Not For Sale

Coach Josh Pastner said the UNLV basketball program is not for sale.
He clarified that his “owner” comment was meant to stress the $10-12 million resources needed in the NIL era.
Pastner noted $12 million would let UNLV compete for recruits, while rivals have $1 million and UNLV can spend only $100,000.
UNLV finished 18-17 overall and 11-9 in the Mountain West, tying for seventh in Pastner’s first season.

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Pastner Seeks Funding

The UNLV athletic department posted on X a link to its “Championship Resources” page, inviting fans to donate after Pastner’s remarks went viral.
The university’s Instagram posted a graphic showing what a $10 million investment could buy, from a jet to a mansion, to ride the “team for sale” buzz.
Pastner framed his comments within a shift toward private-equity athletic models and said a $10-12 million contribution could provide a tax write-off.

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Pastner: Not For Sale

Coach Josh Pastner said the UNLV basketball program is not for sale.
He clarified that his “owner” comment was meant to stress the $10-12 million resources needed in the NIL era.
Pastner noted $12 million would let UNLV compete for recruits, while rivals have $1 million and UNLV can spend only $100,000.
UNLV finished 18-17 overall and 11-9 in the Mountain West, tying for seventh in Pastner’s first season.

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