Head Coach

Eric Olen

Contact: beckv@nmsu.edu

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About New Mexico Lobos Basketball

The University of New Mexico men's basketball program competes in the Mountain West Conference, one of college basketball's strongest mid-major leagues featuring consistently competitive teams and NCAA Tournament opportunities. Located in Albuquerque, the Lobos play in the vibrant Mountain West, a conference known for developing talent and providing exposure to professional scouts. Head coach Eric Olen leads a program that values both athletic development and academic excellence, with student-athletes pursuing degrees from a well-regarded public university. The program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, teamwork, and community engagement in New Mexico's passionate basketball environment. High school players seeking to compete at a high level while earning a quality education in a growing athletic program should reach out to Coach Olen's staff to learn how they can contribute to Lobo basketball.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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