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Harris helps lift Nevada over New Mexico 88-74

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico wants to fill head coach vacancy quickly

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

Craig Neal out as New Mexico hoops coach after 4 seasons

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico AD: Coach Neal to stay on board with the Lobos

Associated Press

Arkansas Pine Bluff's Ghiavonni Robinson (44) attempts to make a steal on New Mexico's Jordan Hunter (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Juan Antonio Labreche)

New Mexico defense stifles Arkansas-Pine Bluff in 83-43 win

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

2-year contract extension for New Mexico coach

Associated Press

New Mexico's Cameron Bairstow (41) blocks a shot by Stanford's Dwight Powell (33) during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 7 New Mexico eliminated by Stanford

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 21, 2013 file photo, New Mexico players react on the bench during the second half of a loss to Harvard in a second round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City. It’s a memory that everybody connected to the New Mexico basketball program is hard-pressed to forget. A year ago, the Lobos were media darlings. They were seeded third and were a popular pick to reach the Final Four. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

New Mexico trying new approach entering NCAAs

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico's Cameron Bairstow, front left, covers a shot from San Diego State's JJ O'Brien during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game for the Mountain West Conference tournament championship on Saturday, March 15, 2014, in Las Vegas. New Mexico defeated San Diego State 64-58. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

New Mexico trying new approach entering NCAAs

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico's Cameron Bairstow drives past Boise State's Thomas Bropleh during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 14, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Bairstow helps No. 20 New Mexico hold off Boise St

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Boise State's Jeff Elorriaga gestures after sinking a 3-point shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Mexico in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Friday, March 14, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Boise State can’t overcome No. 20 New Mexico’s FTs

By KEITH FREEMAN - Associated Press

Fresno State's Paul Watson (22) shoots over the New Mexico defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2014, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Lobos advance to semis with win over Fresno St.

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

New Mexico coach Craig Neal tries to rally his team during the second half of New Mexico 51-48 loss to San Diego State in a NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 8, 2014, in San Diego. The loss gave San Diego State the Mountain West Conference regular season championship. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi )

Lobos can’t handle Aztecs’ zone, lose 51-48

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

New Mexico's coach Craig Neal shouts instructions to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Juan Antonio Labreche)

First-year coach has No. 21 Lobos on cusp of title

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico's Alex Kirk blocks the shot of Nevada's Deonte Burton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Reno Gazette-Journal, Tom R. Smedes) CARSON CITY OUT NO SALES

Nevada loses again, 72-58 to No. 25 New Mexico

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

Utah State's Jarred Shaw's shot is blocked by New Mexico's Cameron Bairstow (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb.25, 2014 in Albuquerque, N.M. New Mexico won 67-58. (AP Photo/Craig Fritz)

Bairstow key part of No. 25 New Mexico’s success

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico's Kendall Williams (10) scores on a breakaway during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego State at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Juan Antonio Labreche)

Bairstow leads New Mexico past No. 6 San Diego St

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico's Cameron Bairstow, right, is fouled attempting a shot in front of Wyoming's Matt Sellers in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)

New Mexico outlasts Wyoming in overtime 66-61

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

Bairstow leads New Mexico past San Jose St 72-47

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press

New Mexico's Hugh Greenwood (3) powers his way to the hoop against Boise State's Jeff Elorriaga (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at The Pit in Albuquerque, N.M., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Juan Antonio Labreche)

New Mexico runs away from Boise State 84-75

By GLEN ROSALES - Associated Press