NEW MEXICO LOBOS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Albuquerque's University of New Mexico has maintained one of college basketball's most distinctive home-court advantages at The Pit, where the Lobos this season are posting a 14-3 record while averaging 81.5 points per game in an intimate venue that opened in 1966. Under second-year coach Eric Olen, the program—established in 1889 alongside the university's founding—is competing in the Mountain West Conference with a 6-4 conference record and demonstrating defensive competence by holding opponents to 69.2 points nightly. Olen has assembled a lean roster of 14 players tasked with protecting home court while navigating a 6-3 away record.
The 20-6 overall mark reflects a program executing consistency in a mid-major conference environment, with notable separation between the team's prowess at The Pit and its road performance. The Lobos' 81.5 offensive output puts them squarely in competitive territory within the Mountain West, where venue familiarity clearly impacts their effectiveness. Representing 25,441 students across the main campus, New Mexico's basketball operation continues its long tradition as a winter sport anchor for a university in the region's highest metropolitan area.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of New Mexico |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Venue | The Pit |
| Head Coach | Eric Olen |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deyton Albury | G |
| 10 | Tomislav Buljan | F |
| 5 | Antonio Chol | F |
| 23 | Jake Hall | G |
| 3 | Luke Haupt | G |
| 8 | Chris Howell | G |
| 7 | Sir Marius Jones | G |
| 2 | Tajavis Miller | G |
| 11 | Kallai Patton | G |
| 0 | Kevin Patton Jr. | G |
| 29 | Timéo Pons | G |
| 35 | JT Rock | C |
| 4 | Uriah Tenette | G |
| 31 | Milos Vicentic | F |
SEASON RECORD
23-10
Overall
16-4
Home
7-6
Away
7-8
Conference
80.5 PPG / 70.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | East Texas A&M Lions | W 76-54 |
| Nov 8 | UT Arlington Mavericks | W 74-56 |
| Nov 12 | UC Riverside Highlanders | W 82-68 |
| Nov 16 | New Mexico State Aggies | L 68-76 |
| Nov 21 | Nebraska Cornhuskers | L 72-84 |
| Nov 22 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 80-78 |
| Nov 27 | Alabama State Hornets | W 93-87 |
| Dec 2 | New Mexico Highlands Cowboys | W 97-47 |
| Dec 7 | Santa Clara Broncos | W 98-71 |
| Dec 11 | VCU Rams | W 81-78 |
| Dec 14 | Florida Gulf Coast Eagles | W 75-59 |
| Dec 21 | San José State Spartans | W 88-65 |
| Dec 31 | Boise State Broncos | L 53-62 |
| Jan 4 | Wyoming Cowboys | W 78-58 |
| Jan 7 | Colorado State Rams | W 80-70 |
| Jan 10 | Air Force Falcons | W 91-49 |
| Jan 14 | Grand Canyon Lopes | W 87-64 |
| Jan 18 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 79-83 |
| Jan 22 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 83-74 |
| Jan 25 | Nevada Wolf Pack | W 80-73 |
| Jan 28 | UNLV Rebels | W 89-61 |
| Feb 1 | San José State Spartans | W 90-80 |
| Feb 5 | Utah State Aggies | L 66-86 |
| Feb 8 | Boise State Broncos | L 90-91 |
| Feb 12 | Grand Canyon Lopes | W 70-64 |
| Feb 18 | Air Force Falcons | W 98-61 |
| Feb 22 | Fresno State Bulldogs | W 80-78 |
| Feb 25 | Nevada Wolf Pack | L 60-67 |
| Feb 28 | San Diego State Aztecs | W 81-76 |
| Mar 5 | Colorado State Rams | L 74-82 |
| Mar 7 | Utah State Aggies | L 90-94 |
| Mar 13 | San José State Spartans | W 93-77 |
| Mar 14 | San Diego State Aztecs | L 62-64 |
ANALYTICS
+9.7
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
56.4%
SOS
#49
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8259
111.2
Adj O
97.1
Adj D
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New Mexico Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does New Mexico Men's Basketball compete in?
- New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball competes in the Mountain West Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does New Mexico play men's basketball home games?
- New Mexico Men's Basketball plays home games at The Pit in Albuquerque, NM.
- Who is the head coach of New Mexico Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball is Eric Olen.
- When was New Mexico Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for New Mexico Men's Basketball is not currently available.