Eric Olen accepted UNM’s offer to be the 23rd Lobo men’s basketball coach on Saturday night. The former UC San Diego coach accepted a five-year offer of $6.5 million — starting a $1.2 ...

Mar. 29—Lobo nation awaits the figurative puff of cherry and silver smoke from new Athletic Director Fernando Lovo to signal he's hired someone to coach UNM men's basketball. That hiring process ...

Here’s what people are saying about the UNM Lobos hiring former UC San Diego coach Eric Olen as men’s basketball coach: “We’re thrilled to welcome Eric Olen as the new head coach of Lobo ...

A member of the New Mexico Lobos band made waves on social media before the team’s second-round loss to Michigan State in the NCAA Men’s Tournament on Sunday, March 23, 2025. X/Dave Portnoy ...

The Search for New Mexico’s Next Head Coach: Why the Lobos’ Position is Among the Best in College Basketball The news hit hard Tuesday night—Richard Pitino is leaving Albuquerque for Xavier ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Lobos hit the hardwood Thursday to prepare for a first-round matchup against Marquette in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Head coach Richard Pitino ...

CBS’ cameramen could not stop zooming in on one New Mexico fan sitting behind St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino at Sunday’s game as he cheered on his son’s team. Rick Pitino could not find ...

New Mexico Lobos (26-7, 18-4 MWC) vs. Marquette Golden Eagles (23-10, 14-8 Big East) Cleveland; Friday, 7:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -3.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE ...

New Mexico Lobos (27-7, 18-4 MWC) vs. Michigan State Spartans (28-6, 18-4 Big Ten) Cleveland; Sunday, 8:40 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Spartans -7.5; over/under is 148.5 BOTTOM LINE ...

The Spartans did one heck of a job, keeping Lobos senior guard Donovan Dent under his scoring average at just 14 points and six assists, forcing four turnovers from him. They also did a solid job ...