The Pit Press Podcast

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.https://www.thepitpress.com/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

2026 Mountain West Football Media Days at The Palms in Las Vegas, NV:Guest Lineup: New Mexico LobosHead Coach Jason EckQuarterback Jack LayneLinebacker Jack LayneOffensive Lineman Malik AlianeDefensive Lineman Brian Booker

July 9th, 2024 - UNM Men's Basketball Media AvailabilityMen's basketball players Federico Grani, Fynn Lastring, and Head Coach Eric Olen talk with the media over summer workouts.

Rapid Reaction - Nick NunezTulsa 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.”

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.

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

UNM men’s basketball missed a major opportunity to secure a chance at the outright Mountain West regular season title with an 82–74 loss to Colorado State on senior night at the Pit. The Lobos struggled defensively early, allowing the Rams to shoot 62% from the field while building a 19-point lead. UNM forced 20 turnovers and mounted a late rally, cutting the deficit to four in the final minute, but Colorado State sealed the game at the free throw line. The loss leaves UNM still in second place in the conference standings and needing a win against Utah State to earn at least a share of the Mountain West title.Gamer: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/defensive-breakdowns-cost-unm-chance-of-outright-mwc-title

Lobos fly passed Air Force, Fresno State Preview, and Lobos on March Madness Bubble Watch

Eric Olen has quickly continued the tradition of winning for UNM men’s basketball.Despite a setback 86-66 loss to Utah State on Wednesday, Olen’s Lobos enter Saturday night’s matchup against Boise State at 18-5 overall and 9-3 in Mountain West play, good for third place in the league standings, and still in contention to get a top 3 seed in the Mountain West conference tournament. “We feel like our best basketball and good basketball from us, is good enough every night, at home, on the road, against every team that we could potentially see,” Olen said after the Utah State loss. “It’s not about our capability, its just about our execution and performance.”Game Preview: https://www.pitpressnm.com/news/unm-mbb-seeks-reset-against-boise-state