Discussing Jake Hall's decision to return to UNM, plus NM United stadium and prep sports talk

University of New Mexico sports fans got a big lift late last week with star sharpshooter Jake Hall announcing he’ll be returning to the men’s basketball team for his sophomore season. The only underclassman on the All-Mountain West First Team, Hall will be a key cog for head coach Eric Olen as the…

St. Michael’s standout Kamal Stith talks stacking titles and his college plans

With state championships in football and basketball in hand, Kamal Stith has visions of a perfect senior year in focus as his attention turns to the track. Santa Fe New Mexican sports reporters Will Webber and James Barron have spent a lot of time speaking with Stith over the years following big w…

Will’s Final Four takeaways: The gap between the Lobos and the big dogs of college basketball

Santa Fe New Mexican Sports Editor Will Webber has a lot on his mind after returning from the Final Four in Indianapolis — the uncertainty around the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team that will experience a major retooling this offseason, the expansive gap between UNM and the power pro…

Lobos stumble vs. Tulsa in NIT Final Four; Will and James discuss UNM’s uncertain future

The rims may be the same height at Hinkle Fieldhouse as they are at The Pit, but they weren’t kind to the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team Thursday as a rough shooting night from 3-point land bit the Lobos in a 74-69 loss to Tulsa in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals in In…

The road to Indianapolis: Will becomes a Buc-ee's disciple, talks Lobos on his way to NIT Final Four

Santa Fe New Mexican Lobos beat writer Will Webber is about to live out a sports writer’s dream by experiencing college basketball euphoria in Indianapolis, where the NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III and NIT men’s Final Fours will play out in the next handful of days, but is the highlight…

Will and James discuss the Lobos’ run in the NIT, state spirit and spring sports

They just missed out on the Big Dance but the Lobos have been having fun at home while routing their first two opponents in the National Invitation Tournament. In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron discuss the University…

Chatting with champions: SFIS, St. Mike’s and Mesa Vista coaches relive their teams’ title runs

The most exciting sports week in New Mexico is in the books and three local teams capped it off with a dream ending. In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron are joined by a few newly crowned state basketball tournament cha…

Already ‘some incredible memories’: Will and James share favorite moments from state tourney so far

State basketball week is a grinder for The New Mexican’s sports guys as they pump out several stories each day, but the excitement generated from the atmosphere and the memorable games keep them going. This season has been no exception. On the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Will Webbe…

Will and James talk state hoops and chat with St. Mike's grad Estevan Sandoval on his coaching journey

Fans from across the state will pack The Pit and the Rio Rancho Events Center this week to watch their favorite teams vie for a blue trophy at the boys and girls state basketball tournaments. In the latest episode of “The Sports Den,” Will Webber and a dapper James Barron zero in on the quarterfin…

A state basketball tournament bracket breakdown, plus a chat with Highlands skipper Steve Jones

The seedings are set and the most anticipated high school sporting event of the year is about to tip off. In the latest episode of “The Sports Den” podcast, Santa Fe New Mexican sports writers Will Webber and James Barron take a look at all the brackets in the state basketball tournament before sw…