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Hunter leaves, blame it on the system

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...

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The Prospector News Weekly April 10

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor April 10, 2015

This week in news, UTEP Picks Talent will take place and give students the chance to win $1000. UTEP basketball players in the news, Vince Hunter to declare for the NBA Draft, and Cedrick Lang to join the UTEP football team as a defensive end.

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Vince Hunter to declare for NBA Draft

Vince Hunter to declare for NBA Draft

Jason Green, Staff Reporter April 9, 2015

According to multiple media reports, UTEP sophomore Vince Hunter will declare for the NBA draft. It is unclear whether the 6’8”, 200 lb. small forward from Detroit has retained the services of an agent. If he does, he will be ineligible to return...

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Vince Hunter goes for 2 points.

REPORT CARD: Vince Hunter

Javier Cortez, Contributor April 2, 2015

The reigning Conference USA Freshman of the Year did not disappoint in his sophomore year. In fact, for the better part of the season he looked like the best player on the team. Just going by the first five games for the Orange & Blue, Hunter was...

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Head coach Tim Floyd speaks to players before tip off.

Report Card: 2014-15 UTEP Men’s Basketball Team

Javier Cortez, Contributer March 26, 2015

For the second straight season the UTEP men’s basketball season has ended abruptly with mass disappointment and disgust. After the rollercoaster ride that was last season, the Miners once again took the jaded fans of El Paso through a season of short-lived...

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The Prospector News Weekly March 20, 2015

Amanda Guillen, Managing Editor March 20, 2015

This week in news, parents and relatives of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa college students from Iguala Mexico spoke to UTEP students, Associate Athletic Director causes controversy over tweets, and TCM celebrations take place on campus.

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Sophomore forward Vince Hunter dunks the ball into the basket for one of his 19 points.

Hunter named to All-Conference USA First Team

March 9, 2015

Sophomore Vince Hunter has been named to the All-Conference USA first team. He garners this honor after being named C-USA Freshman of the Year and a a member on the all-conference second team a year ago. Hunter joins Randy Culppeper, Jon Tofi and Stefon...

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Senior point guard C.J. Cooper finishes the game with 11 pts.

Miners come back, beat UAB

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor January 29, 2015

[youtube id="rQYGrwvKdl0&list=UUNxszVW4WLijFuckOuLc2Lg" autoplay="yes"]   UTEP caught up, got a comfortable lead and then hung on to win, all in the final five minutes of play as they beat UAB on the floor of the Don Haskins Center...

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Sophomore forward Vince Hunter struggles to protect ball from Bulldog defenders.

Miners stumble at home, lose to La Tech

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor January 8, 2015

It was a tie ball game at half time and then UTEP scored just 12 points in the second half on their way to their first conference loss of the season. Louisiana Tech’s Raheem Appleby scored 22 points and the Bulldogs beat the Miners 58-45 tonight...

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Miners host conference favorites Louisiana Tech tonight

Miners host conference favorites Louisiana Tech tonight

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor January 8, 2015

In the preseason, UTEP men’s basketball was chosen to finish second in Conference USA only behind Louisiana Tech. Tonight the Miners host the Bulldogs on the floor of the Don Haskins Center. Both teams have begun conference play undefeated and each...

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Junior guard Earvin Morris was one of five Miners that scored in double figures

Miners survive, win Sun Bowl Invitational

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor December 22, 2014

Five different Miners scored in double digits as UTEP held off Kent State University to claim their third straight Sun Bowl Invitational tournament title by a final score of 78-75. After the easy win last night against Alcorn State the Miners needed every...

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Sophomore forward Vince Hunter drives ball past Wildcat defender for a basket.

UTEP comes up short against Arizona, loses 60-55

Luis Gonzalez, Sports Editor December 20, 2014

It was all that was expected and more. The UTEP men’s basketball team welcomed the Arizona Wildcats into the Don Haskins and stood toe-to-toe with the third ranked team in the nation. In the end the Wildcats edged the Miners 60-55 after a tight,...

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