In his search for a basketball coach, UNLV athletic director Jim Livengood said he is working around the clock and considering several candidates. His conclusion could be coming soon.

Former UNLV players Dave Rice and Reggie Theus are each receiving strong community support. It appears the leading candidate is Rice, who met with Livengood over the weekend in Houston at the Final Four.

According to a source, former Indiana and Texas Tech coach Bob Knight, who retired in February 2008 and is working as an analyst for ESPN, has expressed interest in the UNLV vacancy.