US EditionNew Mexico taps UC San Diego's Eric Olen to replace Richard Pitino
- Eric Olen, the head coach of UC San Diego since October 1, 2013, was hired as New Mexico's next head basketball coach on Sunday, replacing Richard Pitino.
- Richard Pitino resigned from New Mexico on Wednesday to accept the head coaching position at Xavier, creating the vacancy filled by Olen.
- Olen, 44 years old, guided UC San Diego through its transition to Division I, leading the Tritons to a 30-5 record, a Big West title, and their first NCAA tournament appearance this year, where they lost to Michigan 68-65 in the first round.
- Athletic director Fernando Lovo stated, "We're thrilled to welcome Eric Olen as the new head coach of Lobo men's basketball," praising Olen as a proven winner with an incredible track record.
- Olen, who has a 240-119 record at UC San Diego, expressed his honor and excitement to join Lobo Nation and contribute to one of college basketball's most special programs, taking over a New Mexico program that went 27-8 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament this past season after defeating Marquette 75-66 and losing to Michigan State 71-63.
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Basketball coach Eric Olen leaving UCSD for New Mexico; Clint Allard to replace him
UCSD made its Division I bow Saturday, after facing a COVID-related postponement Friday. Photo credit: Mike McGinnis, ucsdtritons.com UC San Diego men’s basketball coach Eric Olen is leaving the school to become coach at the University of New Mexico and will be replaced by associate head coach Clint Allard, school officials announced Sunday. Olen guided the Tritons to a 30-5 record in the 2024-25 season, winning the Big West regular season and t…
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Eric Olen named New Mexico coach
Eric Olen is leaving UC San Diego and will become the head basketball coach at New Mexico, the school announced Sunday. ESPN reported Olen agreed to a five-year contract to replace Richard Pitino, who resigned Wednesday to accept the same…
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