Nevada Wolf Pack

The Nevada Wolf Pack play at the Lawlor Events Center in Reno, where the program has experienced success under Eric Musselman and Steve Alford. Under Alford, the Wolf Pack aim to maintain their Mountain West relevance. Nevada's silver and blue colors and Reno location create a unique identity. The program has made multiple Sweet 16 appearances. Nevada's 2018 Sweet 16 run captivated the nation. The Wolf Pack's rivalry with UNLV, the Battle for Nevada, defines the program's identity in the state.

Nevada reached the Sweet 16 in 2004 under Trent Johnson and in 2018 under Eric Musselman. The Wolf Pack have made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. JaVale McGee, Ramon Sessions, and Caleb Martin are among the program's NBA alumni. The 2018 team's comeback from 22 points down against Cincinnati remains iconic. Nevada joined the Mountain West in 2012. The rivalry with UNLV splits the Silver State.