Get an inside look at the games and stories Lobo Athletics. Hear JJ Buck with breakdowns, previews and interviewing the voices that matter. 

Get an inside look at the games and stories Lobo Athletics. Hear JJ Buck with breakdowns, previews and interviewing the voices that matter.

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Lobo talk with Robert Portnoy with Coach Olen and Coach Bradbury 1-15-2026

Postseason play is here, and there are a lot of moving parts. Robert Portnoy and Coach Jason Eck break down the road to the bowl game, including the "struggle" to find the right opponent and how the LA Bowl impacted the standings. We also hear from Kaden Robnett on how the fans fueled the team’s success this year. Finally, Strength Coach Caleb Heim joins the show to discuss the science of Lobo training and how to find that extra gear when you’re on your final set.

Postseason play is here, and there are a lot of moving parts. Robert Portnoy and Coach Jason Eck break down the road to the bowl game, including the "struggle" to find the right opponent and how the LA Bowl impacted the standings. We also hear from Kaden Robnett on how the fans fueled the team&rsquo;s success this year. Finally, Strength Coach Caleb Heim joins the show to discuss the science of Lobo training and how to find that extra gear when you&rsquo;re on your final set.

Bowl Prep Breakdown: Navigating the Postseason with Coach Eck

​Host JJ Buck brings you an exclusive Lobo Talk featuring interviews with key members of the Women's Basketball program. He speaks with Head Coach Don Bradbury and Assistant Coach Nike McClure about the team's season performance. The episode also features two of the team's top players: Mountain West Freshman of the Week Laila Abdurraqib and leading scorer Destinee Hooks.

​Host JJ Buck brings you an exclusive Lobo Talk featuring interviews with key members of the Women's Basketball program. He speaks with Head Coach Don Bradbury and Assistant Coach Nike McClure about the team's season performance. The episode also features two of the team's top players: Mountain West Freshman of the Week Laila Abdurraqib and leading scorer Destinee Hooks.

 Lobo Talk: Women's Basketball Deep Dive

Lobo Talk dives into the future of both the Men's and Women's basketball programs with Head Coaches Eric Olen and Don Bradbury. Coach Olen provides an update on the progress of guard Deyton Albury in balancing his aggressive rim pressure with team playmaking, noting the team is showing encouraging signs of growth. He celebrates the rapid development of freshman Jake Hall, who has already tied a Lobo record set by Kenny Thomas, surpassing coach expectations. Olen also confirms Tomislav Buljan is healthy and ready for their upcoming game against a top-50 opponent.​Coach Bradbury shares his excitement about the team's trajectory, the most he's felt since the 2021 championship, thanks to his strong freshman classes. He praises Natalie Padilla's progression and details the plan to ease Clarissa Craig back into limited minutes. Looking ahead to their tough Arizona opponent, Bradbury states their ability to score in transition will be key to disrupting the opponent's fast-paced attack, despite needing to improve their own transition offense execution.

Lobo Talk dives into the future of both the Men's and Women's basketball programs with Head Coaches Eric Olen and Don Bradbury. Coach Olen provides an update on the progress of guard Deyton Albury in balancing his aggressive rim pressure with team playmaking, noting the team is showing encouraging signs of growth. He celebrates the rapid development of freshman Jake Hall, who has already tied a Lobo record set by Kenny Thomas, surpassing coach expectations. Olen also confirms Tomislav Buljan is healthy and ready for their upcoming game against a top-50 opponent.​Coach Bradbury shares his excitement about the team's trajectory, the most he's felt since the 2021 championship, thanks to his strong freshman classes. He praises Natalie Padilla's progression and details the plan to ease Clarissa Craig back into limited minutes. Looking ahead to their tough Arizona opponent, Bradbury states their ability to score in transition will be key to disrupting the opponent's fast-paced attack, despite needing to improve their own transition offense execution.

Lobo talk with Robert Portnoy with Coach Olen and Coach Bradbury 1-15-2026

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