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Albuquerque Journal |
Eric Olen accepted UNM's offer to be the 23rd Lobo men's basketball coach on Saturday night.
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Eric Olen has taken the helm as the new head coach of the University of New Mexico Lobos basketball team, ushering in a new era, the college revealed during an April 1 press conference.

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What's the deal? Details of UNM Lobo coach Eric Olen's new contract
Eric Olen accepted UNM's offer to be the 23rd Lobo men's basketball coach on Saturday night. The former UC San Diego coach accepted a five-year offer of $6.5 million — starting a $1.2 million this season to coach the Lobos. Olen replaces Richard Pitino, who left UNM for Xavier after four years.
Eric Olen introduced as 23rd head coach of UNM men’s basketball
The University of New Mexico officially welcomed Eric Olen as the head coach of its men’s basketball program on Tuesday. UNM president Garnett Stokes, UNM athletic director Fernando Lovo and Olen all spoke in an introductory press conference.
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UNM hires Eric Olen as new head basketball coach with $6.5 million contract
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'This is your program:' New Lobos coach Eric Olen talks responsibility, family and getting used to wearing red
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'Perfect choice': Eric Olen introduced as University of New Mexico's men's basketball coach
Eric Olen agreed to a five-year, multimillion-dollar contract that makes him the 23rd coach in school history.
Eric Olen introductory press conference
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Mountain West coaching carousel: New Mexico hires UC San Diego’s Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
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New Mexico taps UC San Diego’s Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
New Mexico has hired UC San Diego’s Eric Olen as its next basketball coach. Olen will replace Richard Pitino, who left to become Xavier’s coach on Tuesday.
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Here's what people are saying about the UNM Lobos hiring former UC San Diego coach Eric Olen as men's basketball coach: "We're thrilled to welcome Eric Olen as the new head coach of Lobo men's basketball.
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UNM Introduces New Men's Head Basketball Coach Eric Olen
It's a new day for the Lobo Men's Basketball team. Less than a week after the departure of Head Coach Richard Pitino to Xavier, the Lobos have officially introduced new coach Eric Olen.
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