Jerry Tarkanian `` made Runnin ' Rebel basketball a brand name , '' UNLV president says . The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has been named the national champion for men's college basketball. The 30-point win set a record for margin of victory in the title game , a record that still stands . UNLV won the 1990 national championship under legendary men 's basketball coach .
Jerry Tarkanian `` made Runnin ' Rebel basketball a brand name , '' UNLV president says . The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has been named the national champion for men's college basketball. UNLV won the 1990 national championship under legendary men 's basketball coach .