Souley Boum

For the first time this season, the UTEP men's basketball team lost at home, and they were unable to close out La Tech down the stretch losing 64-61.

Through 40 minutes of up-and-down basketball, the Miners (10-6, 1-2 C-USA) were able to break away through the final five minutes to defeat Southern Miss (76-64) and win their first game in C-USA. UTEP is now 9-0 at home for the first time since 1988-89.

Or call the 65-50 win over New Mexico State in the Battle of I-10 a pivotal moment for the UTEP men's basketball program.

Sophomore guard Souley Boum was one of five players that had to sit out the entire 2018-19 season per NCAA transfer rules. He practiced and got better with the group during the offseason and now that the regular season approaches, Boum is ready to help this team win.

San Francisco transfer Souley Boum, a 6-foot-3 guard, has committed to UTEP, first reported by Jon Rothstein.
Boum and Fresno State transfer Bryson Williams took their official visit to the school this past weekend and Boum was the first to commit...