UNM men’s basketball has quickly reshaped its roster, adding key returners and four new players, capped off by the signing of 6-foot-8 Swedish forward Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi. The experienced transfer brings three years of Division I play at La Salle and William & Mary, where he averaged 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 35% from three last season. Known for his versatility and defensive ability, Fasasi is expected to provide immediate impact. The Lobos also received a major boost with the return of Mountain West Freshman of the Year Jake Hall, giving the Lobos a strong start to rebuilding the roster for 2026-27.

UNM men’s basketball added a key piece for its future, landing 3-star combo guard Dax Hall while uncertainty continues around his older brother Jake. Dax brings a contrasting style, thriving as a slashing playmaker who attacks the rim and creates for teammates rather than relying on perimeter shooting. The CIF San Diego Section Player of the Year starred at Santa Fe Christian, averaging 27 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.3 assists. He finished with 1,957 career points and showed all-around impact, including strong defense and multiple double-doubles and triple-doubles. Confident in his leadership, Hall prides himself on winning, passing, and defensive intensity.

Eric Olen’s quiet approach is yielding loud results for UNM men’s basketball. The Lobos secured a major commitment from Hudson Mayes, an explosive 6-foot-5 guard from UC San Diego. Mayes, a Big West Honorable Mention who averaged 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds, chose New Mexico over Power 4 interest from programs like Baylor and Syracuse.The backcourt also received a veteran boost as senior Chris Howell was granted a medical redshirt following a successful NCAA appeal. Meanwhile, UNM women’s basketball continues its rebuild, as coach Amy Eagan signed junior guard Gracy Wernli, marking her second transfer addition from Lindenwood this off-season.

UNM men’s basketball may have found a key addition in the transfer portal with former St. John’s forward Imran Suljanovic. The 6-foot-8 Austrian originally committed to Rick Pitino but missed last season due to a dislocated patella. Prior to that setback, he emerged as a rising prospect in Europe, highlighted by a strong performance at the 2024 FIBA U18 tournament, where he averaged over 22 points per game. Suljanovic has also played professionally in Italy and debuted for Austria’s senior national team. Though he’s been away from competition, his size, shooting ability, and versatility give him intriguing upside for UNM.

New UNM women’s basketball coach Amy Eagan wasted no time beginning her roster rebuild, securing four players for 2026–27, including standout freshman Laila Abdurraqib and freshman guard Valerie Norwood who will follow her from Lindenwood. Meanwhile, former Eldorado standout Bella Hines entered the transfer portal, drawing local interest but likely commanding a high NIL price. On the men’s side, UNM has had a quiet stretch, adding just two players while reportedly targeting Penn State’s Eli Rice and Troy’s Victor Valdes as the staff looks to add size, athleticism, and depth through the portal.