Every basketball program has its history. But some programs have stories that deserve to be heard again. Stories about coaches, players, rivalries, championships, controversy, and the moments that changed everything.This is Echoes from The Pit, a podcast exploring the untold stories behind New Mexico Lobo basketball—and the people who helped shape it.Each episode, we’ll open a chapter from EVERYON’S A LOBO, sitting down with author Terry McCabe to revisit a different era of Lobo basketball.And along the way, you’ll hear something you won’t find anywhere else—exclusive audio from the coaches themselves.Episode 2 - The Gary Colson Era. Colson coached the Lobos from 1980 to 1988. He took over a program that was on the brink of getting the 'death penalty' from the NCAA for the allegations stemming from "Lobo Gate" and the Norm Ellenberger era.

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Book Article: https://www.thepitpress.com/news/for-lobo-basketball-fans-a-book-about-lobo-mens-basketball

Every basketball program has its history. But some programs have stories that deserve to be heard again. Stories about coaches, players, rivalries, championships, controversy, and the moments that changed everything.This is Echoes from The Pit, a podcast exploring the untold stories behind New Mexico Lobo basketball—and the people who helped shape it.Each episode, we’ll open a chapter from EVERYON’S A LOBO, sitting down with author Terry McCabe to revisit a different era of Lobo basketball.And along the way, you’ll hear something you won’t find anywhere else—exclusive audio from the coaches themselves.Episode 1: An introduction to Terry McCabe and his new book "Everyone's A Lobo", set to release in the fall.www.PitPressNM.com

The Pit Press is joined by Mike Cooper of The Scarlet Standard (UNLV) and Brennan Williams of Go Lopes Radio (GCU) to preview the MWC MBB Tourney. We give our picks, predications, and takes with a little Vegas flare.

2026 Mountain West Football Media Days at The Palms in Las Vegas, NV:

Guest Lineup: New Mexico Lobos

• Head Coach Jason Eck
• Quarterback Jack Layne
• Linebacker Jack Layne
• Offensive Lineman Malik Aliane
• Defensive Lineman Brian Booker

July 9th, 2024 - UNM Men's Basketball Media Availability

Men's basketball players Federico Grani, Fynn Lastring, and Head Coach Eric Olen talk with the media over summer workouts.

Rapid Reaction - Nick Nunez

Tulsa defeats New Mexico 74-69 in the NIT to advance to the NIT Finals.

Gamer:

“If you live by the three, you die by the three” proved only half true for UNM men’s basketball on Thursday night—because while Tulsa’s outside shooting set the tone, it was UNM’s missed chances and late-game lapses that ultimately sealed a 74–69 NIT semifinal loss and ended the Lobos’ season.

Tulsa’s hot 3-point shooting was not the killer blow, but it was the first punch that gave the Golden Hurricane a seven-point advantage at the half 36-29.

Before the team left for Indianapolis, UNM men’s basketball coach Eric Olen was asked if his team would revert to their same defensive philosophy of “protect the paint” against a high volume nad efficient 3-point shooting team like Tulsa that shot 38% from three coming into this game. .

Olen’s response:

“That’s always a pillar of what we’re trying to do,” Olen said. “How we rotate, the urgency we rotate, our ability to contest (shots), can we win in rotation? I think those are going to be the questions we got to answer on Thursday.”

New Mexico men’s basketball will defend its 23-game home winning streak Wednesday night when it hosts Utah State in a first-place showdown at the Pit. The Aggies are the highest-rated opponent UNM has faced at home this season, ranking No. 27 in the NET and No. 33 in KenPom, and boast the Mountain West’s top offense at 84.5 points per game. Utah State’s attack is driven by efficiency, ball movement, and depth, led by Mason Falslev and MJ Collins. With the conference race tied atop the standings, protecting home court is critical for the Lobos’ title hopes.

The Aggship (Patrick Mayhorn) joins the show to provide an in-depth preview of the Utah State Aggies.

Game Preview READ: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/protect-the-pit-lobos-face-utah-state-at-the-pit

Despite a historic, 32-point masterpiece from freshman phenom Jake Hall, who shattered a 30-year-old school scoring record in the process, the University of New Mexico couldn't withstand a relentless Utah State assault. In a 94-90 thriller that lived up to the hype but delivered a knockout blow to the Lobos’ at-large hopes, New Mexico saw both a share of the conference title and their NCAA Tournament at-large chances slip through their fingers.

Gamer: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/lobo-bubble-pops-in-logan-jake-halls-night-not-enough

Pit West (MWC Tourney) Primer: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/the-pit-west-awaits-can-the-lobos-conquer-the-mwc-gauntlet