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Is the Class of 2013 The Greatest in UTEP Basketball History?

Steve Kaplowitz — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:36:06 +0000

Earlier today, UTEP received word that small forward Vincent Hunter signed a letter of intent to play for the Miners. The addition of Hunter capped off an unbelievable early signing class for head coach Tim Floyd.

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Former UTEP Basketball Coach Doc Sadler Fired by Nebraska

Steve Kaplowitz — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:30:54 +0000

After six years in Lincoln, enough was enough. A source today told ESPN.com that Doc Sadler was fired as head coach of Nebraska.

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Miners Pick Up First Road Victory of the Season at Memphis

Andy Lee — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:38:29 +0000

UTEP's road woes have been well documented. Before today, the young Miners hadn't achieved victory away from the Haskins Center. Yes, they did win a couple games in Hawaii over the holidays, but not a true road game

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UTEP Men's Basketball – Game 18 vs. SMU [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:34:00 +0000

On Saturday night, January 14th, UTEP hosted SMU in a C-USA Men's Basketball game. The Miners and Mustangs went into overtime before UTEP won the game 70-64 to even their record at 9-9.

UTEP Men's Basketball – Game 16 vs. Houston [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:16:13 +0000

The Miners began their C-USA home schedule with Houston on Saturday night, January 7th 2012 at the Don Haskins Center. Former UTEP and NBA great Tim Hardaway saw his #10 retired at halftime. The Miners won the game 70-50 and improved their record to 8-8 this season

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Why Did UTEP Play Colorado State on Wednesday Night?

Steve Kaplowitz — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:27:25 +0000

One question many people were asking last night was why UTEP was playing Colorado State in the first game of the Bank of the West Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational?

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UTEP Men's Basketball – Game 13 vs. Colorado State [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:15:49 +0000

On Wednesday night, December 28th, the UTEP Miners men's basketball team hosted the Colorado State Rams in the first game of the Bank of the West Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational. Gabriel McCulley led the Miners with 13 points but the Rams won the game 56-53

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UTEP's Tim Floyd Gives Miners Fans The Perfect Holiday Gift

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:01:19 +0000

When I found out that the UTEP men's basketball team would be playing Auburn in the third place game of the Diamondhead Classic, I could not contain myself. An opportunity for current UTEP head coach Tim Floyd to face the man he replaced in Tony Barbee

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UTEP Men's Basketball – Game 8 vs. Southern [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:47:35 +0000

On Saturday night, December 17th, the UTEP Miners men's basketball team hosted the Southern University Jaguars at the Don Haskins Center. Julyan Washburn and Gabriel McCulley each scored 19 points as the Miners won the game 87-57

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UTEP Men's Basketball – Game 6 vs. New Mexico State [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:50:29 +0000

On Sunday afternoon, December 11th, the UTEP Miners men's basketball team hosted I-10 rivals New Mexico State at the Don Haskins Center. At halftime, former Texas Western great Nolan Richardson had his jersey number 42 retired and hung from the rafters

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UTEP Men's Basketball – Game 4 vs. Stephen F. Austin [PHOTOS]

Steve Kaplowitz — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:58:25 +0000

On Saturday night, November 26th, the UTEP Miners men's basketball team hosted Stephen F. Austin at the Don Haskins Center. The Lumberjacks won the game 53-35.

UTEP 52, UC Riverside 41: Tim Floyd Talks About the Miners First Win [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:42:33 +0000

Miners head men's basketball coach Tim Floyd talks about UTEP's first win of the season over Cal-Riverside. The Miners had their issues throughout the game, but shot well both early and late in the second half as lanky freshman Hooper Vint knocked down two big three-pointers to seal the victory.

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