Youssouf Traore brings international experience to UTEP
UTEP signed Mali forward Youssouf Traore after three years playing in Spain. Traore earned MVP honors at the 2024 U18 AfroBasket tournament and has also represented Mali at the U19 level.
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Miners fall at Oklahoma in season opener
UTEP lost 51-0 at Oklahoma despite several drives reaching scoring territory. The Miners' report examines missed chances, including unsuccessful field-goal attempts and a late turnover, as Scotty Walden's team looks to correct mistakes from its opening road test.
UTEP introduces its first Mountain West season
UTEP's Oklahoma preview marks the program's first campaign in the Mountain West. It introduces quarterback EJ Colson Jr., new receiving options, and returning defensive veterans as Scotty Walden begins his third year leading the Miners.
IBEW becomes a UTEP football jersey partner
UTEP announced an agreement to place the IBEW logo on its football uniforms beginning this fall. The partnership joins an existing GECU patch as the Miners enter the Mountain West and connects the program with the El Paso labor organization.
Miners open Mountain West play with familiar rivals
UTEP's first Mountain West basketball schedule begins with home games against New Mexico and Wyoming. The 18-game league slate pairs the Miners home and away with every conference opponent.
Kevin Kaerwer returns to the Miners' staff
Kevin Kaerwer rejoined UTEP as an assistant coach after a season at Langston. The El Paso native previously worked with the Miners from 2021 to 2025 and helped Langston reach the NAIA national championship game.
Krista Lukasevica adds Latvian experience to UTEP
UTEP signed 6-foot-2 forward Krista Lukasevica for her first college season. The Riga native brings experience with Latvia's youth national teams and club TTT Riga to Keitha Adams' frontcourt.
Miners sign three transfers for the next season
UTEP added Imani Warren from New Mexico State and Clarendon College teammates Armanda Sindalawa and Zainab "Lemon" Olalekan. The group brings scoring, playmaking and rebounding experience to the Miners' roster.
Tensaie and Mbengue earn academic recognition
Ivane Tensaie and Ndack Mbengue were named to the CSC Academic All-District team. The recognition follows seasons in which Tensaie contributed perimeter scoring and Mbengue led UTEP in rebounding.