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UTEP’s men’s basketball team begins its Mountain West schedule with a home clash against New Mexico on Jan. 2, followed by a much‑anticipated showdown with Wyoming on Jan. 5, before hitting the road for its first away game against Air Force on Jan. 9.
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.
UTEP’s men’s basketball team will travel to Mexico for the 2026 Cancun Challenge, opening against College of Charleston on Nov. 24 and concluding the event with a matchup against either Eastern Michigan or Kennesaw State on Nov. 25, before hosting North Dakota in El Paso on Dec. 5.
UTEP’s men’s basketball team will compete in the 2026 Cancun Challenge in Mexico, facing College of Charleston, a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent from the Eastern Michigan/Kennesaw State matchup, and later hosting North Dakota at home.
After a successful stint at Langston University, Kevin Kaerwer is back at UTEP, where he will help shape the team’s next chapter as it prepares for the Mountain West transition.
The University of Texas at El Paso will test its roster against College of Charleston, North Dakota and Mexican opponents in a busy early‑season slate.
The upcoming induction ceremony, scheduled for October 30, 2026, will celebrate eight individuals whose contributions have shaped ACU athletics across decades.
The University of Texas at El Paso men's basketball squad travels south of the border this August for two exhibition matches, using the contests as a springboard for team cohesion and competitive sharpness.
On November 2, 2026, UTEP and Northern Kentucky will meet for the first time at the Sanford Pentagon, marking each program’s debut in the venue and showcasing new conference paths.
Nearly two hundred fans gathered to watch the Miners' first public practice of the season, highlighting a $2 million payroll and the program's reliance on community support.
The University of Texas at El Paso announces three new additions to its men's basketball coaching staff, highlighting extensive experience in recruiting, player development, and program building.
The Terps have completed their roster construction for the upcoming season by securing a seven‑foot center from Frank Phillips College, a move that underscores their strategy of bolstering size and shot‑blocking.
Head coach Joe Golding announced strategic staffing changes that bring experienced assistants and a promoted insider to the UTEP basketball program.
The Miners are using early practices to build chemistry among a diverse group of newcomers, including Brazilian forward Augusto Cassia and German point guard Leif Möller, as they prepare for their first season in the Mountain West Conference.
UTEP announces the addition of veteran assistants Patrice Days and Joseph Jones, alongside the promotion of Drew Lakey to a full‑time position, as the program prepares for its inaugural Mountain West campaign.
The University of Texas at El Paso's men's basketball team has begun a rebuild with no returning players, focusing on trust, size and international talent during an eight‑week training camp.
After a challenging 11‑20 season, the University of Texas at El Paso is overhauling its men's basketball team with taller, more experienced players, a larger recruiting budget and a fresh defensive scheme.
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.
UTEP’s men’s basketball program has added a versatile front‑court piece as Janusz Ratowski, a 6‑11 forward with a global résumé, officially signed with the Miners this week. The signing comes after a season in which Ratowski sat out the 2024‑25 campaign at Texas A&M as a redshirt, giving him an extra year of development under the Aggies’ staff. Prior to his redshirt year, Ratowski honed his game across several Polish clubs, most notably with SMS PZKosz Wladyssalwowo, where he posted a double‑double average of 9.6 points and 9.4 rebounds over 28 appearances in the 2023‑24 season. His earlier stint with Texas A&M saw him appear in 29 games during the 2022‑23 campaign, contributing 8.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while earlier years at Stetson produced modest but steady numbers of 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest. Beyond the collegiate stage, Ratowski earned a spot on the U20 Poland national team in 2024, a testament to his rapid ascent and international appeal. His performances for club side Profbud Legia Warszawa and Flota Gdynia further demonstrated his adaptability against diverse styles of play. Coach Joe Golding expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, noting that Ratowski’s size, work ethic and experience in high‑pressure environments position him to compete immediately in the Mountain West Conference. Golding highlighted the player’s ability to stretch the floor and protect the rim, traits that could prove decisive as the Miners aim to climb the conference standings. The Miners’ front office believes the addition of a player with both NCAA and European experience will enrich the team’s depth and competitiveness as they head into the upcoming season. Fans can expect to see Ratowski integrated into the rotation early, as the coaching staff plans to leverage his versatility on both ends of the court.