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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Cherry Heat Check we check in on the Lobos after their exhibition win over Oklahoma St., 99-89. Ricky gives his biggest surprises and thoughts on the Lobos first outing of the season. Then we lock in on New Mexico's next exhibition game vs Washington St., and review the Cougars. The show is then wrapped up with notes regarding the Lobos finalized non-conference schedule. Cherry Heat Check fans are invited to become a Basket Under Review website and Discord member with a discounted subscription below: Take $3 off your first month https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherry OR Take $10 off your annual subscription https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherry1 https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Cherry Heat Check, we’re coming straight out of Mountain West media day in Las Vegas with one clear headline: New Mexico is the 2026-27 preseason pick to win the conference, and Jake Hall is the preseason Player of the Year. That backcourt of Hall and Tenette isn’t a secret anymore. Ricky breaks down how those two can build off their freshman seasons, test defenses, and turn last year’s promise into a real title push. We close with a look ahead to the Lobos’ October 11 exhibition at Oklahoma State—first real test, road atmosphere, and an early chance to see if this group is ready to back up the hype. Check in. Link to Oklahoma St. radio: Link Cherry Heat Check fans are invited to become a Basket Under Review website and Discord member with a discounted subscription below: Take $3 off your first month https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherry OR Take $10 off your annual subscription https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherry1 https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/ https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail The Cherry Heat Check pod is back to kick off another season of Lobo basketball. Ricky delivers some quick news on the Lobo's TV schedule and a new 2027 recruiting commitment. The Lobos latest press conference is then discussed after Chris Howell, Rytis Petraitis, and Coach Olen spoke to the media last week. The show is wrapped with Ricky's 2026-27 Mountain West Pre Season Rankings and All Conference Team. Cherry Heat Check fans are invited to become a Basket Under Review website and Discord member with a discounted subscription below: Take $3 off your first month https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherry OR Take $10 off your annual subscription https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherry1 https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! This week Ricky brings on UNM sports media member, Nick Nuñez, of the Pit Press. Nick shares the latest news  and storylines from the Lobos open practice earlier this week. Then we discuss the latest Donovan Dent news regarding his potential landing spots. Ricky wraps the show by asking Nick his thoughts on New Mexico’s schedule and best guess on who could be a weapon from deep for the Lobos this season besides Jake Hall. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode Ricky runs through the latest Lobo basketball news with special guest Erik Moulton, of the Pit Press Podcast. They examine the Lobos schedule and take a look at matchups with Boise St., St. Mary's and Oregon St. The show is capped with a discussion about new transfer Hudson Mayes and what players may be in the big man rotation for UNM. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode we check in on the Lobos latest roster additions of Federico Grani and A.J. Pierre-Jerome. Then we discuss Donovan Dent's decision to come back to Albuquerque and forego a pro career. The show is wrapped with a review of the 2026-27 UNM Basketball roster up to this point. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode we hit on new Lobo hoops recruiting target, Trey Hall. Then we review the top 10 incoming transfers that are coming to the Mountain West in 26-27. Then we wrap the show with some lawsuit talk and Lobo schedule discussion. Link to Mountain West Portal Document: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rdO6Lh9b0DeYQx3hGVLaws6IRf75JHeuF4LH0ExWZQY/edit?gid=351362234#gid=351362234 https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! Today we check in on the Lobos non conference schedule and discuss the announcement of a home/home series with Utah St. We move on to review the Lobos schedule as a whole and dive into how the Mountain West may now be lacking opportunities for resume building wins. We wrap the show discussing the Lobos latest big man addition from Germany, Fynn Lastring. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! We get you caught up on all things New Mexico Lobos basketball. Today we touch on the Lobos latest roster additions of Rytis Petraitis, transfer from Cal, and Tunde Vaulberg Fasasi, a transfer from William and Mary. These 2 additions to the Lobos are looked at, as well as the makeup of the overall roster for 26-27. The show is wrapped with some other portal rumor news. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to an emergency episode of the Cherry Heat Check Podcast. Jake Hall has announced that he will return to the University of New Mexico for his second season of basketball as a Lobo! Hall had entered the transfer portal last week and received reported interest by big name programs. As of today he will be back as a Lobo after his breakout freshman year at UNM. Ricky also breaks down the Lobo roster additions of UCSD transfer Hudson Mayes and St John's forward transfer, Imran Suljanovic. The addition of freshman, Dax Hall is also discussed as we cover all players on the Lobos 2026-27 roster thus far. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to a new episode of the Cherry Heat Check! The Lobos 2025-26 season ended with a loss to Tulsa and then a loss of most of their players to the NCAA Transfer Portal. Ricky is back to get you caught up on all of the comings and goings on the New Mexico Basketball roster for next season, as Coach Olen begins building for year 2 in Albuquerque. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail The New Mexico Lobos head to Indianapolis, Indiana, to play Tulsa in the NIT Semi Finals this Thursday. We preview the matchup with Tulsa and take a look at what challenges the Golden Hurricane present for the Lobos! https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail The Lobos bounced back with a win in the NIT tournament over Sam Houston, 107-83. Ricky breaks down the game and Jake Hall's record breaking night. Then we move on to discuss the Lobos next opponent in the NIT, George Washington. Ricky wraps the show with his thoughts on the Mountain West Tournament and his time in Las Vegas watching the Lobos, who lost to SDSU in the semifinal game. https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail UNM goes down to Utah St., 94-90, in the final game of the regular season for the Lobos. New Mexico will now be the 3 seed in the Mountain West Tournament and will face wither CSU or Boise St. Ricky wraps up the season discussing the Lobos last game vs Utah St., and highlights Jake Hall and Antonio Chol.  https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/

Send us Fan Mail Lobo basketball goes down to the CSU Rams in The Pit for Senior Night, 82-74. UNM now moves on to play Utah St. this Saturday for a share of the Mountain West regular season title! Ricky breaks down what went wrong vs CSU, and what must go right vs Utah St. for the Lobos! https://www.basketunderreview.com/cherryheatcheck/