By Mark Smith Enchantment Sports Editor in Chief Enchantment Sports remains in hiatus for now, which is sad for local journalism The shooting death of
Category: Lobo basketball
LUC AND MIKE: Documentary Details Ex-Lobo Longley’s NBA Run with Jordan
The long, strange friendship of Luc Longley and Michael Jordan. An interview with Longley documentary producer Caitlin Shea reveals the evolution of this unlikely pairing.
Where Are They Now? A Look at Last Year’s Top 10 Prep Hoopers
Las Cruces High star Isaiah Carr, left, was one of the state’s top players last year, and even this crazy COVID-19 campaign can’t mask the
Jamal Mashburn Jr. Rejoins Lobo Coach Richard Pitino
Photo: Jamal Mashburn Jr. (Twin Cities.com) New Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino is having some big-time early success bringing big names to the program.
Pitino Is Good hire, But Lobo Fans Need To Be Realistic
Rock the Vogt, Richard Pitino, Valentine,
BLAZING START: Richard Pitino Is Dressed for Success
Putting on the Ritz: UNM athletic director Eddie Nuñez helps new Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino don his cherry-red blazer at last week’s news
Search No More: Pitino Is Right Fit for the Pit
By Mark Smith Enchantment Sports Editor in Chief Whew, that was wild. They always are. But another coaching search in the books. I started writing
It’s PIT-EEEEENO!!! Richard Pitino Named Lobo Coach
Enchantment Sports The University of New Mexico released the following news a short time ago. There will be a news conference and meet-and-greet on Thursday.
PITINO OR MILES? Today Is the Day! (I hope)
By Mark Smith Enchantment Sports Editor in Chief What a difference a day makes. Even if it really doesn’t. On Monday, I hastily threw together
The Actual Announcement: Richard Pitino Is Out at Minnesota
By Mark Smith Enchantment Sports Editor in Chief More later, but a quick apology about the mix-up of announcements scheduled for 6:30 Mountain Time on
Tick Talk Rock Set for 6 P.M. Today On AM-1600
By Enchantment Sports Eddy Aragon, host of “The Rock of Talk” KIVA radio news talk show (4-7 p.m. KIVA 1600 AM), will have Enchantment Sports
Is UNM Coaching Search All Tied Up Between Pitino and Pitino?
Richard Pitino is said to be the frontrunner for the Lobo men’s basketball coaching job. But contract ties with Minnesota could be delaying the hiring.
ROCK THE VOGT: Richard Pitino Situation Is Much Like Steve Alford’s; NCAA Picks
For Enchantment Sports Brandon Vogt, former co-host of The Sports Bar on The Sports Animal and current host of BV Tonight (6-8 p.m. daily on
Mark Smith Talks Coach Search Today On 99.9 FM
Enchantment Sports Today (March 14) at 3 p.m., Enchantment Sports’ Mark Smith will be a guest on KMGG Radio (99.9 FM) to discuss the University
UNM On Lobo Men’s Hoop Job: No Offers, Yet
By Mark Smith Enchantment Sports Editor in Chief It’s unlikely to be Midnight Madness, a la 2002, when then-University of New Mexico athletic director Rudy
LOBO FINAL 3?: Richard Pitino, Tim Miles and Kyle Keller — and It’s Wild
Former CSU and Nebraska coach Tim Miles is one of three candidates being interviewed for the Lobo men’s basketball coaching vacancy. By Mark Smith Enchantment
LOBO HOOP COACHING LIST Will BE TRIMMED THIS WEEKEND — And ‘PIT-EEENO’ Could Happen
Sources say Richard Pitino is reportedly working out a deal to leave Minnesota, where he is about to be fired, to become the Lobo men’s
Will Nuñez Scale a Familiar Mountain in Lobo Coach Search?
By Mark Smith Enchantment Sports Editor in Chief So, you want to play the name game? Then here are a few to keep in mind
STARTING FIVE: Could These Former MW Coaches Be Looking at Lobo Gig?
East Carolina’s Joe Dooley was once a Lobo assistant and multiple sources say he is very interested in the UNM Lobo coaching vacancy. By Mark
ROCK THE VOGT: Rick Pitino to New Mexico Would Be A Great Move for Both
For Enchantment Sports Brandon Vogt, former co-host of The Sports Bar on The Sports Animal and current host of BV Tonight (6-8 p.m. daily on
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