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The Thomas & Mack Center is a multi-purpose arena located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Paradise, Nevada. It is home of the UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team of the Mountain West Conference.

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Thomas & Mack Center
University Center Drive, Las Vegas Midtown UNLV

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University Center Drive 4505
89154 Las Vegas, Midtown UNLV
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Nevada System of Higher Education

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