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After a 26‑11 season and a contract extension for head coach Eric Olen, the Lobos retain key players while integrating new recruits and adjusting to notable departures.
The University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball team has released its 2026‑27 slate, featuring a road opener at Oklahoma State, a milestone home game against Utah Tech, and a renewed rivalry with Grand Canyon University, all under second‑year coach Eric Olen.
The University of New Mexico announced the 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, blending early‑season road tests with a milestone home opener. Head coach Eric Olen hopes the slate will translate into a regular‑season title.
Grand Canyon University announces a 32‑game regular‑season schedule that blends home‑and‑home series with top‑tier opponents, featuring key returnees, new transfers and a coaching transition, setting the stage for a deep run in March.
The University of New Mexico reveals a 29‑game slate that blends conference play, exhibition tours, and storylines tied to former coaches and rival programs.
The University of San Diego’s new $35 million Basketball Performance Center will host a star‑studded clinic, marking a pivotal moment for the Toreros as they chase an NCAA Tournament return after two decades.
Wichita State will host New Mexico on Nov. 21, 2026, and travel to Albuquerque in 2027, reviving a series that last met in 2006.
The University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball program has finalized ten of its fourteen non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, blending home tests, neutral‑site contests and a high‑profile SWAC opponent.
Donovan Dent, a former UNM basketball player now coaching in Albuquerque, is part of a legal effort to overturn the NCAA's restrictive eligibility rule, a fight that could reshape the landscape for college athletes seeking a fifth season.
The Lobos held an open practice on June 23, showcasing new faces, drills and a scrimmage while engaging the community before the season‑opening matchup.
After a distinguished stint as a volunteer with the UNM Lobos, Scott Waterman is named head coach of the New Mexico Highlands men's basketball team, aiming to restore the program's former glory.
New University of New Mexico players confront the thin air of Albuquerque during conditioning drills, while the team prepares for a high‑profile tournament in California and engages in youth basketball outreach.
The University of New Mexico Lobos unveil a revamped roster and ambitious goals for the 2026‑27 season, highlighted by new scholarships, a strategic scheduling agreement and local talent recognition.
From a modest college program to the bright lights of the NBA, Hayden Gray reflects on his rapid ascent, the mentorship of coach Eric Olen, and the support that propelled him onto the court with the Utah Jazz.
An analysis of 2026‑27 men's basketball head coach salaries shows the Mountain West and Pac‑12 diverge sharply, with the highest earners surpassing $3 million and the lowest barely crossing $1 million, underscoring financial inequities across the two leagues.
From a 30‑win season at UC San Diego to his first NBA game against the Lakers, Gray’s ascent captures the dreams of a new generation of West Coast athletes.
A.J. Pierre-Jerome, a standout forward from East Orange, New Jersey, has pledged to join the University of New Mexico Lobos basketball program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing size and experience to a team that now boasts eleven committed players.
University of New Mexico announces a five‑year contract for coach Eric Olen, rewarding his breakthrough season with a retention bonus and higher pay, while the roster prepares for another promising campaign.