Kevin Kalu

Finally, the long-awaited UTEP men's basketball schedule is out!

The UTEP men's basketball team played Texas much closer than the 72-57 final score, and it was the Miners frontcourt that impressed the most.

UTEP basketball fans who watched last year's team win 20 games will notice a few similarities but obvious differences with this group of Miners.

The UTEP's men's basketball roster is set and for the second season in a row, head coach Joe Golding failed to land a proven Division 1 low post scorer.

The UTEP-Western Illinois first round matchup of The Basketball Classic postseason tournament has been pushed from a Tuesday tip to a Saturday afternoon contest due to travel issues within WIU.

UTEP is set to host Western Illinois of the Summit League on Tuesday, March 15, at 5 p.m.

Following internal deliberation, the UTEP men's basketball team has accepted a bid to join The Basketball Classic postseason tournament, and the Miners will lace up their sneakers this Tuesday for a 5 p.m. tip against an opponent to be determined.

UTEP won 19 games with head coach Joe Golding during his first season with the program, but the future of Miner basketball could go in different directions.

As the UTEP men's basketball team readies for the start of conference play, defense will be the key for Miners head coach Joe Golding and his team's success.

UTEP basketball head coach Joe Golding completed his roster with former Oregon State forward Alfred Hollins, who transfers to the Miners to play immediately.