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In this episode of the Cherry Heat Check we check in on the Lobos after their exhibition win over Oklahoma St., 99-89. Ricky gives his biggest surprises and thoughts on the Lobos first outing of the season. Then we lock in on New Mexico's next exhibition game vs Washington St., and review the Cougars. The show is then wrapped up with notes regarding the Lobos finalized non-conference schedule.

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On this episode of Cherry Heat Check, we’re coming straight out of Mountain West media day in Las Vegas with one clear headline: New Mexico is the 2026-27 preseason pick to win the conference, and Jake Hall is the preseason Player of the Year. That backcourt of Hall and Tenette isn’t a secret anymore. Ricky breaks down how those two can build off their freshman seasons, test defenses, and turn last year’s promise into a real title push.

We close with a look ahead to the Lobos’ October 11 exhibition at Oklahoma State—first real test, road atmosphere, and an early chance to see if this group is ready to back up the hype. Check in.

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The Cherry Heat Check pod is back to kick off another season of Lobo basketball. Ricky delivers some quick news on the Lobo's TV schedule and a new 2027 recruiting commitment. The Lobos latest press conference is then discussed after Chris Howell, Rytis Petraitis, and Coach Olen spoke to the media last week. The show is wrapped with Ricky's 2026-27 Mountain West Pre Season Rankings and All Conference Team.

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Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! This week Ricky brings on UNM sports media member, Nick Nuñez, of the Pit Press. Nick shares the latest news and storylines from the Lobos open practice earlier this week. Then we discuss the latest Donovan Dent news regarding his potential landing spots. Ricky wraps the show by asking Nick his thoughts on New Mexico’s schedule and best guess on who could be a weapon from deep for the Lobos this season besides Jake Hall.

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Welcome back to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode Ricky runs through the latest Lobo basketball news with special guest Erik Moulton, of the Pit Press Podcast. They examine the Lobos schedule and take a look at matchups with Boise St., St. Mary's and Oregon St. The show is capped with a discussion about new transfer Hudson Mayes and what players may be in the big man rotation for UNM.

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Welcome back to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode we check in on the Lobos latest roster additions of Federico Grani and A.J. Pierre-Jerome. Then we discuss Donovan Dent's decision to come back to Albuquerque and forego a pro career. The show is wrapped with a review of the 2026-27 UNM Basketball roster up to this point.

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Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode we hit on new Lobo hoops recruiting target, Trey Hall. Then we review the top 10 incoming transfers that are coming to the Mountain West in 26-27. Then we wrap the show with some lawsuit talk and Lobo schedule discussion.

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Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! Today we check in on the Lobos non conference schedule and discuss the announcement of a home/home series with Utah St. We move on to review the Lobos schedule as a whole and dive into how the Mountain West may now be lacking opportunities for resume building wins. We wrap the show discussing the Lobos latest big man addition from Germany, Fynn Lastring.

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