Like a kid in a candy store as he takes in the sights and sounds of media day at Rocket Arena, University of New Mexico beat writer Will Webber shares his impressions of what he’s seen so far in Cleveland ahead of first-round action of the NCAA Tournament.

Will and fellow New Mexican sports writer James Barron talk about what they think it will take for the No. 10 seed Lobos to take down No. 7 seed Marquette, with the winner likely drawing a date with No. 2 seed Michigan State in the second round. The guys touch on the Florida connection shared by UNM coach Richard Pitino and Marquette coach Shaka Smart, who both cut their teeth as assistants under former longtime Gators coach Billy Donovan.

Will and James also discuss the Lobos’ struggles in the NCAA Tournament throughout their history, and what they expect from other Mountain West teams that made this year’s field.

Like a kid in a candy store as he takes in the sights and sounds of media day at Rocket Arena, University of New Mexico beat writer Will Webber shares his impressions of what he&rsquo;s seen so far in Cleveland ahead of first-round action of the NCAA Tournament.
Will and fellow New Mexican sports writer James Barron talk about what they think it will take for the No. 10 seed Lobos to take down No. 7 seed Marquette, with the winner likely drawing a date with No. 2 seed Michigan State in the second round. The guys touch on the Florida connection shared by UNM coach Richard Pitino and Marquette coach Shaka Smart, who both cut their teeth as assistants under former longtime Gators coach Billy Donovan.
Will and James also discuss the Lobos&rsquo; struggles in the NCAA Tournament throughout their history, and what they expect from other Mountain West teams that made this year&rsquo;s field.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.   
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp; The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.  

The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of The Santa Fe New Mexican.

Hosted by award-winning sports scribes Will Webber and James Barron, The New Mexican Sports Den podcast provides coverage of the local sports scene in Northern New Mexico with a focus on prep sports and the University of New Mexico Lobos. Dialed into the New Mexico sports landscape for decades, Will and James share their insight on the latest developments from season to season. They also welcome guests for lively and colorful conversations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James is a production of&nbsp;The Santa Fe New Mexican.