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Schedule allows Lobos to be MWC contenders
December allows us to separate some pretenders from contenders in respective conferences.
Super sleuth Alford will have to figure out one looming question: How can the Lobos repeat their performance from a year ago? The Lobos, who are picked to finish fifth in the Mountain West Conference, have only one senior leader, Roman Martinez.
Fame found as a Lobo a shock for new player
Phillip McDonald slashes through the lane in this file photo. McDonald will have to have to be more assertive with the basketball this season in order to temper UNM losing three seniors Possibly related: Needless to say, McDonald became an overnight celebrity - so much so that he should've just started carrying a Sharpie in his sock.
Lobo Howl sets high sights for year
Swing man Phillip McDonald soars through the air on the way to a one-handed dunk during UNM's annual Lobo Howl.
Alford's tough schedule will be make-or-break
Not surprisingly, Steve Alford didn't have any preseason premonitions when he was asked to estimate how many wins the UNM men's basketball team needs to get into the NCAA Tournament this year.
Toppert, Danridge likely to join TBirds
Former Lobo Basketball stars Chad Toppert and Tony Danridge will likely be Albuquerque Thunderbirds this season.
New Mexico Strategy and Personnel
SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: Junior-college transfer Darington Hobson can provide the scoring punch the Lobos need after losing Tony Danridge and Chad Toppert .
Undrafted Danridge heads to Heat camp
Tony Danridge wasn't drafted in Thursday's NBA draft, but he's not giving up his dreams of playing professional basketball.
New Mexico Strategy and Personnel
THE GOOD NEWS: The Lobos' incoming class includes three-star Rivals.com recruits Chad Adams and Jamal Fenton and JUCO All-American Darington Hobson.
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