Kevin Kaerwer is back on the UTEP men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, returning after a successful stint at Langston University where he helped them reach the NAIA national championship game. A native of El Paso, Kaerwer previously led UTEP to its first conference title game since 2011 and its first 20-win season in nearly a decade — paving the way for a postseason bid. Known for his player connections and on-court impact, Kaerwer brings deep coaching experience and a winning pedigree, including All-American honors during his own playing days at Central College. With UTEP set to join the Mountain West in 2026-27, head coach Joe Golding is thrilled to welcome him back.

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UTEP men’s basketball is heading south for the 2026 Cancun Challenge — their first international regular-season trip since 2013 — taking on College of Charleston on Nov. 24 and either Eastern Michigan or Kennesaw State on Nov. 25. The team returns home to El Paso to host North Dakota on Dec. 5, using the tournament as a major early-season test against top competition. Hosted by Triple Crown Sports at a resort paradise, this 19th edition of the Cancun Challenge promises a stacked field and a chance for UTEP to join a legacy of elite programs. Grab your season tickets now at UTEP Miners.com/tickets.

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Joe Golding, UTEP’s new basketball coach, just got a major honor—induction into the Abilene Christian Athletics Hall of Fame. After leading ACU to two NCAA Tournament runs and a historic upset over third-seed Texas, he’s now on the verge of breaking into the top three all-time wins at ACU with 81. His 10-year tenure saw 158 wins and a dominant final stretch, including three straight 20-win seasons and a program-record 27-7 campaign. Golding, who once played point guard for ACU, is being celebrated alongside legends for his transformative impact on the program.

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