The Prospector

Shootin’ The S#!T w/ Big Boy & The Bear: Episode Three

Jason Green, Contributor • June 5, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/bigboyandthebear-episode-3-drew-bonney-mixdown The Hosts: Senior multimedia majors Javier Cortez and Jason Green. The Episode: Big Boy (Cortez) and The Bear (Green), are joined by UTEP Associate Media Relations...

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – Emergency NBA Finals Podcast

Adrian Broaddus, Sports Editor • May 30, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-emergency-nba-finals-podcast Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast for an emergency NBA Finals Podcast, as Adrian Broaddus, Mikey Flores, Daniel Mendez and Elenie...

The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast – Farewell to Jeremy & Mikey, NBA Playoffs & NFL Draft

April 30, 2018

https://soundcloud.com/user-479248766/the-prospector-sports-weekly-podcast-farewell-to-jeremy-mikey-nba-playoffs-nfl-draft Join The Prospector Sports Weekly Podcast as they say farewell to Sports Editor Jeremy Carranco and Sports Reporter...

A look inside the 2017 NBA draft

Mike Flores, Sports Editor • June 21, 2017

The NBA Draft is set for June 22, and it is a time where teams can reload for another season. Potential superstars, role players and busts are waiting for their name to be called. This also looks to be one of the more loaded draft classes on paper in...

Lee Moore ready for pro ball in Europe

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter • September 14, 2016

Last season, Lee Moore was the go-to scorer for the UTEP men’s basketball team. He led the team in scoring, consistently made big shots, and was great under pressure. That success led Moore to make a life altering decision. He decided to forgo his...

Kevin Durant remains true

Shericka Lawrence, Staff Reporter • July 12, 2016

Devotion is a synonym for the word loyalty. In the minds of many, loyalty has different meanings. Some think that being faithful to their partner is loyal, or being truthful is loyal; but why is it considered disloyal when people decides to be truthful...

Kelvin Jones added to Miners upcoming roster

Shericka Lawrence, Contributor • July 4, 2016

During his humble upbringing in Chihuahua, Mexico, basketball was not the ideal sport for freshman newcomer Kelvin Jones to practice. Naturally, he played soccer and volleyball. It wasn’t until just five years ago when the 6-foot-11 center began to...

Lebron on the downhill slippery slope

Javier Cortez, Staff Reporter • January 26, 2016

Instead of writing a cool, hip introduction to this column, let me make it clear why this is being written. Our sports editor heard some reports about some radio personalities saying that LeBron James is on the decline, and he wanted me to give my take. Is...

Bet smart this NBA season and go with the Golden State Warriors in June

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor • November 3, 2015

Yes the NBA season has already begun, but that does not mean I can’t give out a belated prediction. Last season’s story lines were filled with injuries to star players, while this season’s early story lines seem to be more team centric. The Cleveland...

Winning should not equal MVP

Javier Cortez, Contributor • June 23, 2015

Every sports fan who intently watched the 2015 NBA Finals should have learned something that goes virtually unnoticed in sports. That is, winning is not always the best indicator as to who the best player really is. People who watch sports tend to have...

Three Keys to the 2015 NBA Finals

Javier Cortez, Contributor • June 4, 2015

The 2015 NBA Finals are upon us and it brings into focus the league’s best player in LeBron James and the league’s best team in the Golden State Warriors. This small market vs small market matchup has had more than a week of hype, but now the talking...

Hunter leaves, blame it on the system

Jason Green, Staff Reporter • April 14, 2015

Last week, UTEP basketball’s top offensive player, sophomore forward Vince Hunter, declared for the 2015 NBA draft. Throughout the 2014-15 season, NBA scouts were seen at UTEP games and rumors circulated about Hunter leaving school to pursue his NBA...