
New Mexico Lobos Gear for 2026‑27 Season with Fresh Talent and Revised Roster
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.
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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.

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.

Hudson Mayes, Jurian Dixon and Adlan Elamin are among the lesser‑known transfers whose recent performances may influence the 2027 NBA Draft conversation.

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.

With Utah State, San Diego State, Colorado State and Boise State headed to the Pac‑12, the Mountain West’s remaining squads jockey for position, led by New Mexico, Grand Canyon and Nevada.

The Mountain West Conference has seen a flurry of movement in the transfer portal this offseason, with 81 players from the league electing to explore new destinations. Of those, 47 have already secured transfers, reshaping rosters across the ten‑team circuit.