Preston Laird
@coach_plaird
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Assistant Coach. New Mexico State University. Protect Your Goal.
Joined August 2009
My family and I are excited to be back. Thank you @CoachJHoot for the opportunity. #AggieUp.
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I want to thank Marvin, Desiree, the athletic administration, and our current staff for their belief and support. I will grind everyday for you, our players, and the entirety of Rebel Nation. Go Rebels! #unlvmbb
NEWS: @palaird Named #UNLVmbb Assistant Coach π Former Runnin' Rebel director of operations had been serving in role on interim basis for past several months π°:
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A picture says 1,000 words. Been a crazy 8 months but I couldnβt be happier. Thank you @CoachWalker_LR. Thank you @LittleRockMBB. We arenβt done yet. #2020SunBeltChamps
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Thank you. This recognition is more about the staff and team Iβm apart of than me. We donβt accomplish things like this on our own. #LittleRocksTeam #UnfinishedBusiness.
Congrats to Arkansas Little Rock assistant coach Preston Laird on being named one of 50 impactful mid major assistant coaches in Menβs NCAA Division One Basketball - @coach_plaird.
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Coming home with the belt! Rebel Nation we want to see you in the Mack Saturday at 7! Come watch the show! #unlvmbb @UNLVRebellion @TheRunninRebels @UNLVathletics
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After tonightβs episodes how could I not share my dinner pic with β¦@dennisrodmanβ© β¦@eatSTKβ© in Vegas?! My face says it all. What a night. #TheLastDance
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Itβs March. If you arenβt playing, you better find a game to watch. I found mine. π #GTG
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Oh SNAP!! Look who I ran into out and about today. Jimmie and I were talking about how Basketball bridges so many gaps in our community. We are strong TOGETHER! βIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go TOGETHER!β Thanks Jimmie! #GTG
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πΆοΈ P #nolimits.
ποΈ@pskills43 gives praise to @coach_plaird for being a part of his growth and helping the former Aggie blossom into an All-Star and NBA Champion! πͺ . #AggieUp | #ProAggies
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Searching for the future! ππ€©π πͺπ» #Discipline Discipline yourself. #Development Develop on and off the court. #Defense Defend your goals. #LittleRocksTeam #TripleDThreat
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Today my parents celebrate 34 years of marriage. Still trying to figure out how my mom did it. ππ. Cristin and I are so blessed and grateful to have our best friends be our parents. We love you. Happy anniversary.
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Grateful @CoachJHoot brought us all together. Diverse experience. Tremendous work ethic. Championship pedigree. #aggieup.
Make sure to follow the staff leading the charge! . @CoachJHoot .@coach_plaird .@1tkt41 .@coachrustynmsu .@Coach_ShunnB .@CoachNickMatson . #AggieUp
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Thanks G!! You the man! ππ»πͺπ»ππ».
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Congratulations to Preston Laird on being named one of the Most Impactful Mid Major Assistants in Division I Menβs Basketball. @coach_plaird .
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Family is our reality daily. and the Runnin Rebel family is strong. Vegas Strong!
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Jake McDowell is: Self-sacrificing, Hard Working, Humble, Committed, a Legacy, Family, and a True Blue Tiger! You the man @jakemcdowell_42.
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Strength. Love. Commitment. We would all be lost without you. Thank you for being our direction. #HappyMothersDay2020
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Thank you.
Congrats to #UNLVmbb Director of Operations @palaird on being named to @NABC @UnderArmour 30-Under-30 list
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Joeβs philosophies are perfectly aligned with Coach Menziesβ and his vision for #runninrebel basketball. There is not a better fit. We are all so excited to work together. #unlvmbb #family
Welcome to the #UNLVmbb Family, @Coach_JEsposito! π Joe is the newest member of the Runnin' Rebel staff. π°:
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Thanks Ray. My boss gives me good direction.
Very impressed with #unlvmbb's @coach_plaird: The Rebel assistant is at every major local high school game. He gets it β Rebels can build a champion with Vegas kids.
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UALR assistant coach and former Tiger @coach_plaird will make his return to the FedExForum on Wednesday night. βMemphis is in my DNA, and I feel like the warrior I have within me I learned out here competing in high school and college basketball."
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So Happy for @MarvinMenzies. Let's get to work Coach. Lot's to do. Excited for the future. #UNLVmbb.
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The reward is in the work. The journey that was every day all season long. We practiced this morning not knowing it was our last practice. And it was a great practice. Special group. Special team. Special season. Go Trojans!.
The last images from an incredible and unforgettable season. ππ. Thank you to all our fans for an amazing year. We wish we could have made you proud a few more times. #LittleRocksTeam
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Presley woke up 1-0 in the Rio Grande Rivalry! She wanted to practice her cheers! Letβs go Aggies!! β¦@NMStateMBBβ© #riogrande #rivalry #team #family #believe
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Aggie Up!.
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Celebrating my Grandmotherβs 89th birthday today with family. She is a strong, inspiring woman that has led our family for many many years. We love you and thank you! Happy Birthday.
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I repeat
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βEvery birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.β Aretha Franklin. Thank you Rebel Family! #BEaREBEL.
Wishing our newest assistant coach @coach_plaird a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! πππππ #BEaREBEL
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Thank you β¦@Sharijjβ© for visiting this week and for bringing your winning ways with you! I value your friendship and truly appreciate your support. Thanks β¦@NMStateMBBβ© for cutting her loose for a couple days. π€ͺ. Go Aggies! Go Trojans! πͺπ»π
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It's scary to think how good Brandon will be, especially since he is at UNM! Lol. #family
UNLV basketball staffer Brandon Mason taking assistant job at New Mexico.
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We are all so proud of Jordy and Jojo. It has been a great two years and they are both prepared for lifeβs new adventures, opportunities, and challenges. @JovanMooring_30 @jordanj1k! #unlvmbb #runninrebelfamily
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Great win against a good Texas State team. Our team showed GRIT tonight and the crowd was a huge lift for us. Time to get ready for the next one. #LittleRocksTeam.
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Challenge accepted β¦@CoachJordanLRβ© β¦@coach_bmaseβ© β¦@cs_lawlessβ©. Hereβs a video courtesy of B Mase where β¦@pskills43β© and I are getting some work in a few summers ago. P Skills and I shared countless hours in the gym. #nolimits
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Letβs grind!! πͺπ»ππ»π.
Trojan head man @CoachWalker_LR announces the addition of UNLV transfer Ben Coupet Jr., finalizing the 2019-20 roster for #LittleRocksTeam. π°:
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This gave me chills. So appropriate for this time of year. Every possession, every day, we are competing against ourselves to be better than we were. #BeYourBestSelf #BEaREBEL.
Pat Summitt on being the best version of yourself. βLook in the mirror & see yourself, challenge yourself to be the best & to always do the right thing. Never comprise your principles, never lower your standards.β. Be the best YOUβΌοΈ. For more Summit:
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Less than 6 years ago @pskills43 started playing organized basketball. Tonight he becomes an NBA Champion. #nolimits #spicyPπΆ #popsisproud.
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Fortunate enough to be a part of a staff that does this. We have a great team. No place Iβd rather be. #BEaREBEL @MarvinMenzies @EricBrownUNLV @CoachDre_UNLV @Coach_JEsposito.
A coach must remember to not only educate their players, but other coaches too. Pass on your knowledge. Grow the game.
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Why do you sound so surprised? I donβt get it. 16 is higher than 1. Am I not the favorite? ππππͺπ»ππ».
Preston Laird @coach_plaird is currently tied 50/50 with Keith Lee. Biggest 16 over 1 seed upset ever in the works? π.
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Watch @jordanj1k after the pass to @JovanMooring_30 on the and 1 3 in the corner. He knew it was in before Jojo did. Lol #UNLVmbbΩ #packthemack
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RIP Coach ππ»π.
Got to spend time with the GREAT Lou Henson tonight. Over 700 wins and 2 Final Fours. Aggie for life! http://t.co/ckPg9iXQM8.
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Got to spend some time with my guy and new Assistant Coach @Coach_JEsposito! Memphis you got a GREAT one! #gotigersgo #UNLVmbb.
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Hard working, authentic, passionate, loving but tough, and winners are just a few things that come to mind when we think about @jordanj1k and @JovanMooring_30 . We are all so proud of them as basketball players but more importantly men. Letβs go get a W. #unlvmbb @TheRunninRebels.
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Great to catch up and spend time with my man @tldelk00. He is truly a basketball savant eager to share and move the game forward. Also, knows where to find the best burgers in town! Thanks TD!
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They should have reviewed it just to make sure it was a 3 ππ³π.
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Proud of our team. That took guts!! πͺπ»π.
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When does the Penny deserves a statue conversation start? #gtg ππ΅β«οΈπ΅β«οΈπππβοΈπ€―πͺπ».
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Interested in becoming a mgr for UNLV bball? We are seeking a highly-motivated, hard-working, & dedicated team of mgrs. (1 of 2).
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Check that. UNLV MBB!
Week 1: Preston Laird is now at New Mexico State as the Director of Men's Basketball Operations! Great Job Preston!
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We are all very proud of @TheTrill_Shakur for his development on and off the court. #studentathlete.
#UNLVmbb's Shakur Juiston Named To NABC's 2017-18 Honors Court πβοΈπ Rising senior recognized for excelling in academics π°:
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This is a fun team! Come out Monday night and see for yourself!! #LittleRocksTeam.
βΆοΈ 30 points from Kamani Johnson.βΆοΈ 29 points from Markquis Nowell.βΆοΈ 4-0 in Sun Belt play.βΆοΈ All alone atop the league standings. What an afternoon it was at the Jack for #LittleRocksTeam. π°:
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@Coach_JEsposito went old school with the CUSA Championship photo. Check it out @Spooooooon11! #gtg #BAM #UNLVmbb
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1. Discipline (Authority & Self).2. Development (On and Off the Court).3. Defense (self explanatory).#BEaREBEL ππ½πͺπ½π΄β«οΈπ΄β«οΈβΌοΈ.
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We're pretty sure that Hickory head coach Norman Dale would be proud of this passing display by the Runnin' Rebels! That's 7β£ - yes, seven - passes that led to this 3β£-pointer by @Amauri_Hardy!
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I love everything that @pskills43 stands for. He inspires me to be better. Read the article to catch a glimpse.
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Thank you! Iβll never stop. I love Memphis unconditionally. #gtg.
SOMEONE HIRE @coach_plaird! He bleeds blue. Surely @TigersAthletics can find a spot for him.
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Happy for PW. Sad for NMST. They are in good hands with @MarioMocciaNMSU and will be just fine.
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Love you my brother. congrats.
Canβt wait to spend the rest of my life with you!! π°πΌπ€΅πΌπππ΄
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Undeniable all out effort from a fantastic team and staff! I will be proud of this Aggie team for the rest of my life. #aggieup.
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No doubt. Already looking forward to getting back in the gym this Fall.
Summer workouts β
we definitely got better collectively π.
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I love the support Leuer gets from the crowd. Memphis loves the underdog. It is a comforting and warm feeling. #firsthandexperience.
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That player looks awfully familiar! Reminds me a lot of Trey Woodbury, our freshman wing from Las Vegas!! π Trey and his teammates have had a tremendous summer on and off the court. Keep grinding. ππͺπ»π #unlvmbb.
7 Basketball Conditioning Drills to Improve Fitness and Skills.
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Tracy McGrady.Vince Carter.Chris Bosh.Kyle Lowry.β‘οΈPascal Siakam. The only players in Raptors history to record at least 25 Pts and 10 Reb in a playoff game πͺ
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O'Neil: What it takes to be a college basketball student manager
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Itβs been humbling working with Alex and J Hill. These two have bright futures, and Iβm grateful to have shared time and space with them on their journeys. #protectyourgoal β¦
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Love The Hang. If you like jazz itβs worth every minute. Culbertson is quite the entertainer. ππΉπΌπΊ.
If you missed The Hang tonight, catch the replay on YouTube! I'm playing lots of songs on my Grand Piano: #thehang.
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Excited to see your journey from here. There is no doubt in my mind that you will make the world a better place.
2 weeks away from graduating UNLV with an Economics Degree π thank you God π.
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Interested in participating in the first Marvin Menzies Elite camp? Sign up here to reserve your spot.
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Tony Allen played at 2 different JUCOs. Drafted 25th overall. NBA Champion. There are many different paths to success. #NeverGiveUp.
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Total team effort. Great job crew.
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Assisting on and off the court tonight!!.
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Ok. See you there then. πβοΈπ₯.
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@MarchMemphis Well the 3 point line was added the year after Keith, so if I can play with the line and he. yep no shot π€¦π»ββοΈππ€£π.
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