earl boykins

Regardless on who wins the NBA Finals this year, both teams have some strong ties to UTEP.

UTEP men's basketball head coach Joe Golding introduced his staff, which includes a veteran bench coach, a terrific recruiter, and a longtime NBA veteran.

Earl Boykins, who spent 16 years in the NBA as a point guard and once played in the Sun Bowl Tournament with Eastern Michigan, was named UTEP assistant coach.