
Tre'Von Willis was a veteran, high-usage UNLV lead guard with scoring punch and elite free-throw touch
In the 2010-11 season, Tre'Von Willis projected as UNLV’s experienced backcourt engine: a 6-foot-4 guard who had already averaged 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists for his Rebel career, while shooting 80.1% from the line and setting a program record with 29 straight free throws to close the 2009-10 season.[1] He was a proven shot-creator and late-game stabilizer, but his value came with some baggage: a history of knee issues and a suspension after off-court trouble, so the fit question was never just talent—it was durability, consistency, and trust.[1][5][12]