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The UTEP men’s basketball team showcased their talents in a 3-point shootout, dunk contest, and inter-squad scrimmage.

Guard play dazzles in Orange & White scrimmage

Adrian Broaddus, Staff Reporter October 27, 2015

In preparation for this season’s tip off, newcomers and returners of the UTEP men’s basketball team were able to show off their talents at the annual Orange vs. White scrimmage. The Orange squad, comprised of key players Hooper Vint, Dominic Artis...

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UTEP men’s basketball head coach Tim Floyd instructs freshman guard Tedric Johnson during a Monday practice.

Men’s basketball ready to excite in Orange and White Scrimmage

Javier Cortez, Sports Editor October 20, 2015

This Saturday, Oct. 24, the UTEP men’s basketball team will present itself to their El Paso fan base for the first time this season in their annual Orange and White scrimmage at the Don Haskins Center. With an offseason that has drawn plenty of headlines...

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Junior college transfer Lee Moore shoots at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center during his first meeting with the El Paso media.

Moore sets sights on a championship

Juan Carlos Navarrete, Staff Reporter July 14, 2015

UTEP men’s basketball finished last season in a disappointing fashion. After missing out on a conference championship, the NCAA tournament, losing in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament and the departure of key players, head coach...

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Junior guard Dominic Artis shoots the ball at the Foster Stevens Basketball Center.

Dominic Artis focused on seizing second chance

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor July 7, 2015

He spent a year in exile, trying to keep a dream that was hanging by a thread alive—all because of one bad decision. Dominic Artis, once considered one of the most promising point guards in all of college basketball, spent last season at Diablo Valley...

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Thomas speaks to the El Paso media for the first time.

Paul Thomas ready to contribute: ‘It’s really all about the team’

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor June 16, 2015

UTEP men’s basketball began introducing its new recruiting class last week. After suffering important departures after this year’s season, head coach Tim Floyd is hoping forward Paul Thomas will help fill the hole left by all-conference forward Vince...

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Men’s basketball coach Tim Floyd announced the signing of Dominic Artis on Saturday, May 2.

Floyd takes a chance on Dominic Artis

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor May 5, 2015

On May 5, 2014 sophomore point guard Dominic Artis was suspended by the University of Oregon basketball program because of his involvement in a forcible rape investigation. Artis will be suiting up as a part of the UTEP men’s basketball team next season,...

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UTEP men’s basketball will play at Murray State at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the opening round of the NIT. The game will be on ESPN2.

Miners squeak into post season, make NIT

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor March 17, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball season is not over, not yet. After a disappointing semifinal loss at the Conference USA Tournament at the hands of Middle Tennessee, the Miners will play in the National Invitational Tournament. UTEP will travel to Murray,...

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Miners close regular season with 68-65 win

Miners close regular season with 68-65 win

Michaela Román, Photo Editor March 7, 2015

The UTEP Men’s basketball team won it’s 21st game of the season today, with a final score of 68-65 over the Rice Owls to close out the regular season. In front of their home crowd for what may have been their final time, senior C.J. Cooper,...

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Head coach Tim Floyd questions a call with the referee.

Miners go through nightmare on the road

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor March 3, 2015

UTEP was in sole possession of second place in Conference USA and within striking distance of leader Louisiana Tech. Two road losses later and the Miners have lost all possibility of finishing as the top team in the conference and are in a three-way...

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Senior guard Julian Washburn is now the seventh best scorer in UTEP basketball history.

Miners play for first place at Louisiana Tech

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 24, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball team is now just half a game out of first place in Conference USA after a hard-fought win over UTSA on Saturday. The Miners clawed their way out of an early hole against the Roadrunners on their way to their seventh-straight...

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Senior guard Julian Washburn has scored double figures in the past two games.

Men’s basketball streaking, in second place of Conference USA

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 17, 2015

The UTEP men’s basketball team has won six-straight games and sits alone in second place in Conference USA. After two wins at home, first against Charlotte and then against Old Dominion, the Miners’ 10-3 conference record trails only Louisiana Tech’s...

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Men’s basketball looks to continue streak

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor February 10, 2015

Five of the final seven regular season games will be at home for coach Tim Floyd and the UTEP men’s basketball team. After coming back from Florida with two wins this past weekend against Florida Atlantic and Florida International, the Miners are preparing...

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