Despite four players entering the transfer portal, the UTEP men's basketball program kept their top two returning scorers and looks to bounce back in 2020-21.
Freshman guard Deon Stroud becomes the fourth Miner to transfer after the 2019-20 season, joining Anthony Tarke, Nigel Hawkins and Jordan Lathon. Throw Kaosi Ezeagu in as a mid-year transfer and the Miners have seen five members of their roster hit the transfer portal in the last four months.
With the departures of Nigel Hawkins and Jordan Lathon into the Transfer Portal, UTEP needs to add an experienced point guard to their roster for next season.
For those who routinely bet on sports, it has taken most of the action off the board due to virus impact on sports books could depend on how long the shutdowns last.
C-USA announced this morning that it had canceled the remainder of its postseason basketball tournament and suspend spring sports until further notice.
In order for the UTEP women's basketball team to advance past the first round of the C-USA Tournament, these players will need big performances on the court.
Tonight's UTEP basketball with Kevin Baker and Rodney Terry radio show has been rescheduled for 7pm next Monday, March 16th at Hudson's Grill, 1770 Lee Trevino.
UTEP men's basketball suddenly has a glimmer of hope, but it remains to be seen if they will make the most of their opportunity at the C-USA Tournament.
Efe Odigie had his season-best 15 points (6-of-12 FG) off the bench and 10 boards, along with another exceptional performance by Bryson Williams, who had 28 points and 10 rebounds in UTEP's 67-66 slim win against Middle Tennesee.