The 2019–20 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represented the

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during the

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. The Lobos were led by third-year head coach

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. They played their home games at The Pit, formally known as Dreamstyle Arena, in

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 19–14, 7–11 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for seventh place. They defeated

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in the first round of the Mountain West tournament before losing in the quarterfinals to Utah State.

Previous season

The

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finished 14–18, 7–11 in Mountain West play to finish in seventh place. In the Mountain West tournament, they defeated

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in the first round before losing to Utah State.

Offseason

Departures

Incoming transfers

2019 recruiting class

2020 recruiting class

Roster

Source

Schedule and results

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References

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2010s in Albuquerque, New Mexico 2020s in Albuquerque, New Mexico