The third year of Scotty Walden kicked off with spring ball, culminating into Saturday's spring game at the Sun Bowl in front of a solid afternoon crowd.
Tim Hardaway, a UTEP legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, will return to the Sun City for an exclusive book signing event on Saturday, March 28.
With the calendar turning toward the final 11 games of the regular season, the margin for error continues to shrink for the UTEP men’s basketball team (7-13, 3-6 CUSA).
The game marked the debut of Malachi Nelson, a highly-touted former five-star recruit, who showcased moments of his potential as UTEP's starting quarterback.
Despite their recent struggles in recent years, the athletic program has over 20+ NCAA national championships and prides itself on the historic 1966 men’s basketball national championship.