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Eric Olen has taken the helm as the new head coach of the University of New Mexico Lobos basketball team, ushering in a new era, the college revealed during an April 1 press conference.
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What's the deal? Details of UNM Lobo coach Eric Olen's new contract
Eric Olen accepted UNM's offer to be the 23rd Lobo men's basketball coach on Saturday night. The former UC San Diego coach accepted a five-year offer of $6.5 million — starting a $1.2 million this season to coach the Lobos. Olen replaces Richard Pitino, who left UNM for Xavier after four years.
Eric Olen introduced as 23rd head coach of UNM men’s basketball
The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday. UNM president Garnett Stokes, UNM athletic director Fernando Lovo and Olen all spoke in an introductory press conference.
'Perfect choice': Eric Olen introduced as University of New Mexico's men's basketball coach
Eric Olen agreed to a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract that makes him the 23rd coach in school history.
UNM hires Eric Olen as new head basketball coach with $6.5 million contract
The Lobos have found their next leader on the hardwood. Learn about the accomplished coach stepping into the spotlight at The Pit.
WATCH: Richard Pitino officially introduced as Xavier men's head basketball coach
New Xavier men's head basketball coach Richard Pitino is being officially introduced at a press conference at Cintas Center Tuesday.
Xavier lands transfer portal commitment from former New Mexico forward Filip Borovicanin
Borovicanin entered the transfer portal with a "do not contact" tag before joining Richard Pitino's first roster at Xavier.
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'Sports Den' podcast: Eric Olen arrives - Will and James share first impressions of the Lobos’ new coach
The guys talk about the expectations Olen faces at UNM and the challenge he'll have to build a coaching staff and re-tool the roster.
Mountain West coaching carousel: New Mexico hires UC San Diego’s Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
The New Mexico men’s basketball team has found a replacement for departed head coach Richard Pitino.  According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Lobos and UC San Dieg
New Mexico taps UC San Diego’s Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
New Mexico has hired UC San Diego’s Eric Olen as its next basketball coach. Olen will replace Richard Pitino, who left to become Xavier’s coach on Tuesday.
New Mexico hires UC San Diego basketball coach Eric Olen
Eric Olen is a New Mexico Lobo. The architect of UC San Diego’s magical men’s basketball season that came within a rimmed-out 3-pointer from taking mighty Michigan to overtime in the NCAA Tournament has been hired by New Mexico.
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After putting UCSD hoops on the map, Eric Olen is moving on
UCSD head basketball coach Eric Olen is headed to New Mexico. Why it matters: Olen led the Tritons to the NCAA Tournament this year in their first season of eligibility, putting him on the radar for bigger jobs.
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Wright: How do you spell success? Olen's a quick study
Two questions I wanted to ask of new University of New Mexico men's basketball coach Eric Olen at Tuesday's introductory news conference, but due to time constraints chose not to: 1: Coach, how often during your lifetime have you mistakenly been called Eric Olsen?
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