Coach Josh Pastner completed his first UNLV men’s basketball roster by receiving a signed commitment from small forward Walter Brown, the Rebels announced Friday.

Brown, listed at 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, is from Christchurch, New Zealand. He has one year of eligibility remaining. He spent the last five years playing for the Canterbury Rams of the National Basketball League in New Zealand.

UNLV had an extra scholarship to give after freshman guard James Evans Jr. transferred to Cal State Northridge last month. Brown, as an older addition, should be able to make an immediate impact.

“We are excited for Walter to join the Runnin’ Rebel program,” Pastner said in a statement. “He is a versatile, gritty wing with offensive skill and is a proven winner that has a knack for making winning plays.

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