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FOX Sports, TBT Announce Extension For New-Look, $2M Tournament

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is returning to FOX Sports, announcing a two-year extension to air the new-look tournament, which will inclu...

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

FOX Sports, TBT Announce Extension For New-Look, $2M Tournament

Rytis Petraitis - Commits to New Mexico Petraitis (lower leg) has committed to New Mexico, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Petraitis has found his third Division I school, joining the Lobos after two-year stints at Air Force at California. He only played in seven games last season though, missing the final four months of the season due to a lower leg injury. It's currently unclear if that injury will impact the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi - Joining New Mexico Fasasi has committed to New Mexico, according to VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Fasasi was a regular starter for William & Mary in the 2025-26 season, averaging a career-high 11.9 points per game. Even though he'll face a higher level of competition in New Mexico, Fasasi should find his way to see regular minutes in the Lobos' rotation.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Hall - Withdrawing from portal Hall has withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal and will return to New Mexico for the 2026-27 season, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Hall will return to New Mexico for his sophomore season after previously entering the transfer portal. The 6-foot-4 freshman was a star for the Lobos this past season, averaging 16.3 points per game across 37 contests while winning Mountain West Freshman of the Year. He will retain three years of eligibility with New Mexico moving forward.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Imran Suljanovic - Signs with Lobos Suljanovic (knee) has committed to New Mexico, the team announced.

Impact Suljanovic will look to make his collegiate debut with the Lobos after suffering a dislocated patella ahead of what would have been his freshman season with St. John's. The 6-foot-8 forward still hasn't been fully cleared from his injury, but he'll have plenty of time to get to full health before the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Howell - Granted waiver, will return Howell (wrist) has received a waiver to play in the 2026-27 season and will return to the Lobos, according to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Howell was limited to just 11 starts for New Mexico in the 2025-26 season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He should reclaim his starting role if healthy for the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hudson Mayes - Transferring to UNM Mayes will play for New Mexico in the 2026-27 season, according to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal.

Impact Mayes spent the previous season at UC San Diego and posted decent numbers, averaging 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest. A guard who can play both wing spots, Mayes should add some much-needed depth at the two and three positions for the Lobos.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Green scores 13, Tulsa knocks off New Mexico 74-69 in NIT semifinals

Led by David Green's 13 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the New Mexico Lobos 74-69 on Thursday in the NIT

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Tulsa squares off against New Mexico in NIT

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane face the New Mexico Lobos in the National Invitation Tournament

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Deyton Albury - Returns in win over Hawks Albury (illness) finished Tuesday's 84-69 win over Saint Joseph's with nine points (2-2 FG, 5-6 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal in 15 minutes.

Impact Albury missed the Lobos' second-round win over George Washington in the NIT, but he luckily made his return in the next round to help the squad beat the Hawks. The senior guard should hopefully now be good to go moving forward, as New Mexico will make the championship if they beat Tulsa this Thursday. He's averaging 11.8 points, 3.6 rebonds and three assists on 24.6 minutes per game this campaign.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Buljan's 27 lead New Mexico over Saint Joseph's (Pa.) 84-69 in NIT quarterfinals

Led by Tomislav Buljan's 27 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks 84-69 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

New Mexico, Saint Joseph's (PA) meet in NIT

The New Mexico Lobos and Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

New Mexico squares off against Saint Joseph's (PA) in NIT matchup

The New Mexico Lobos and Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Deyton Albury - Out Sunday Albury (illness) is out for Sunday's matchup against George Washington, per Nick Nunes of The Pit Press NM.

Impact Albury will miss Sunday's matchup against George Washington due to an illness, marking his second missed game of the season. The 6-foot-3 senior has averaged 11.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game across 33 contests for the Lobos this season.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

New Mexico and George Washington square off in NIT

The New Mexico Lobos and George Washington Revolutionaries meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

New Mexico plays George Washington in NIT matchup

The New Mexico Lobos and George Washington Revolutionaries play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Buljan has 22 as New Mexico knocks off Sam Houston 107-83 in NIT

Led by Tomislav Buljan's 22 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 107-83 on Wednesday in the NIT

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Milos Vicentic - Active Wednesday Vicentic (undisclosed) registered zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across three minutes during Wednesday's 107-83 win over Sam Houston.

Impact Vicentic, who missed the Lobos last 12 games due to undisclosed reasons, saw three minutes of action during Wednesday's win over Sam Houston. The 6-foot-7 senior is averaging 3.1 points and 1.1 rebounds on 7.2 minutes per game this season (16 games).

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

New Mexico, Sam Houston meet in NIT

The New Mexico Lobos and Sam Houston Bearkats meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

New Mexico, Sam Houston square off in NIT

The New Mexico Lobos and Sam Houston Bearkats meet in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Milos Vicentic - Doesn't play Saturday Vicentic (undisclosed) didn't play during Saturday's 64-62 loss to San Diego State.

Impact Vicentic didn't suit up in New Mexico's final game of the season. The big man averaged 3.3 points and 1.1 rebounds per game, but he missed the team's final 12 contests.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego State edges New Mexico 64-62 in MWC semifinal, will play Utah State for championship

Magoon Gwath had 17 points and BJ Davis made a layup with two seconds left to rally San Diego State to a 64-62 victory over New Mexico in a Mountain West Conference Tournament semi...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Deyton Albury - Drops 20 in defeat Albury ended Saturday's 64-62 loss to San Diego State with 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes.

Impact The senior enjoyed a hot shooting night and helped give the Lobos a chance to win late, but a BJ Davis layup with just seconds remaining lifted San Diego State into the Mountain West Championship final. Albury is averaging 11.8 points per game this year with shooting percentages of 50.8 from the field and 78.0 from the line. New Mexico will need him if it gets an NCAA Tournament bid.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Milos Vicentic - Questionable to play Saturday Vicentic (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against SDSU.

Impact Vicentic will be a game-time call for Saturday's contest, and his participation in warmups will determine what happens with him. Vicentic has missed the team's last 11 games.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

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