Dan Mullen Named UNLV Head Coach on 5-Year Deal

Dan Mullen is set to become the new head coach of UNLV, replacing Barry Odom, who left for Purdue. Mullen, who has been an ESPN analyst for the past two years, previously coached at Florida and Mississippi State, achieving notable success. Despite enjoying his media role, Mullen expressed openness to returning to coaching if the right opportunity arose. UNLV, which improved significantly under Odom, will now be led by Mullen as they aim to build on their recent success.