Impact Kuac has been cleared to play, so his absence of warmups is a bit surprising, to say the least. If he ends up being a scratch for this game, then his next chance to play would be next Thursday at UAB.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NEW MEXICO LOBOS 3-1 · 5TH IN MWC
3-1 · 5TH IN MWC
Next Game vs Grambling State · Fri 2:00AM
Emmanuel Kuac - Not seen in warmups Kuac is not spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Montana State, according to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal.
Saquan Singleton - Not warming up Singleton (illness) isn't warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Montana State, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Singleton was fully cleared for basketball-related activities this week, but it appears as though he's trending toward another absence Saturday. If he's ultimately held out, his next chance to return will be Monday against Western New Mexico.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Kuac - Cleared to return Kuac (knee) has been cleared to return to the floor by the team doctors ahead of Saturday's matchup against Montana State, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Kuac has been sidelined to begin the year with an apparent knee injury but will be available if needed moving forward. The 6-7 junior averaged 3.4 points and 3.2 rebounds in 16.6 minutes per game a season ago and figures to remain in a similar role in his return.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Montana State plays NM
Montana State takes on New Mexico in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saquan Singleton - Back at practice Singleton (illness) has been fully cleared for basketball-related activities, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Singleton has been out for the last two months after complications from a positive COVID-19 test that resulted in a heart beat abnormality. He has been able to practice with the team, but it is still up in the air as to when he will return to game action.
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieniemy lifts UTEP past Northern New Mexico 88-53
Jamal Bieniemy registered 17 points as UTEP rolled past Northern New Mexico 88-53NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Mexico tops Grambling State 86-61
Jamal Mashburn Jr. and Jaelen House scored 18 points apiece as New Mexico easily beat Grambling State 86-61NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emmanuel Kuac - Won't play Monday Kuac (knee) won't play in Monday's game against Grambling, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Kuac still isn't ready to take the floor due to a lingering knee injury. His next chance at making his season debut looms Saturday against Montana State.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grambling St. visits NM
Grambling State and New Mexico look to bounce back from lossesNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Emmanuel Kuac - Remains sidelined Kuac will miss Saturday's game against Colorado with a knee injury, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Kuac did travel with the team, so it's possible he won't miss too much more time. This is his second straight absence, as he also sat Wednesday against Florida Atlantic.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado squares off against NM
New Mexico and Colorado both look to put winning streaks togetherNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaelen House - Drops 30 in high-scoring affair House closed Wednesday's 99-92 victory over Florida Atlantic with 30 points (10-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes.
Impact House was a reserve for his first two seasons of collegiate ball at Arizona State, but it appears he's set to see a major role increase as the primary point guard for the Lobos. He led the team in shots attempted while also contributing in ancillary categories, formally placing him on the fantasy radar in formats which include the Mountain West.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Emmanuel Kuac - Dealing with lower body injury Kuac (lower body) did not play in Wednesday's game against Florida Atlantic, Isabel Gonzalez of the Lair New Mexico reports.
Impact It's unclear how much time Kuac will miss going forward. The junior is a versatile player that can play a lot of different positions and New Mexico will hope to have him back against Colorado on Saturday.
NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New Mexico hangs on for 90-88 win over FAU
Jalen House scored a career-high 30 points and New Mexico raced past Florida Atlantic 99-92 in the season opener for both teamsNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gethro Muscadin - Scores 18 in opener Muscadin (undisclosed) put up 18 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 99-92 win against Florida At...
Impact Muscadin missed Friday's exhibition contest due to a lack of practice time, but he looked plenty fresh off the bench in Wednesday's season opener. Birima Seck received the start at center but played only nine minutes, as Muscadin clearly operated at New Mexico's top big man.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bieniemy carries UTEP over Western New Mexico 85-57
Jamal Bieniemy had 23 points as UTEP beat Western New Mexico 85-57 in a season openerNOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NM welcomes FAU in 2021-22 season opener
New Mexico gets its 2021-22 season going by hosting the Florida Atlantic OwlsNOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gethro Muscadin - Absence not discipline related Muscadin did not take the court in Friday's exhibition victory over New Mexico Highlands.
Impact According to Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal, the absence of Muscadin was due more to a lack of practice time than anything disciplinary related. The Lobos were able to get a look at Birima Seck in a starting role instead, who provided the team with six points and eight rebounds. It's unclear if Seck will hang on to that role for the Nov. 10 opener against Florida Atlantic, of if Muscadin will get back in the mix. Both could see an uptick in playing time early on with Valdir Manuel currently suspended indefinitely.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KJ Jenkins - Picks up 18 in exhibition Jenkins (teeth) had 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's 101-72 exhibition victory over New Mexico High...
Impact Jenkins may not have started the contest but it didn't stop him from tying the team scoring lead. Although he missed an earlier exhibition after getting his wisdom teeth removed, it looks like the JUCO transfer is now ready to be an immediate contributor for a Lobos squad that loses plenty of guard depth from a season ago.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdir Manuel - No timetable established Manuel (suspension) remains without a timetable for a resolution, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Manuel saw big minutes at center last year for the Lobos while rotating in and out of the starting five, finishing the year with averages of 7.9 points and 4.0 rebounds across 20.2 minutes. His initial suspension was announced back on Oct. 1 and it doesn't seem like much has changed since. Unlike teammate Gethro Muscadin, who was cleared this week, Manuel's suspension is being administered by the main campus, as opposed to the athletic department. It was referred to by Grammer as an "on-campus discipline matter not yet resolved" and it doesn't sound like the school intends to comment any further on the issue. This makes Manuel's status murky at best for Friday's exhibition and next Wednesday's season opener against Florida Atlantic.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gethro Muscadin - Cleared from suspension Muscadin has been cleared to return to team activities, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Muscadin did miss practice Wednesday due to a travel issue, but other than that, he's clear to return to practice following a suspension for unspecified disciplinary reasons. It's uncertain if he'll be available for Friday's exhibition given the missed practice time, or if the Lobos will wait to deploy him in the Nov. 10 season opener against Florida Atlantic. There's been no update on that status of fellow center Valdir Manuel's team suspension, so there could be some minutes down low up for grabs early for New Mexico.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gethro Muscadin - Suspended by team Muscadin has been suspended for disciplinary matters, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Both Muscadin and Valdir Manuel did not play in last weekend's scrimmage because of suspension. It's unclear if that will cost any of them from missing the first game of the regular season next week against Florida Atlantic.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
KJ Jenkins - Sits out of scrimmage Jenkins did not play in Saturday's scrimmage due to having his wisdom teeth recently taken out, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Jenkins is expected to mix into the backcourt rotation when healthy. It doesn't appear at this point there is much concern that Jenkins will be out too much longer as his mouth recovers.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saquan Singleton - Out indefinitely with heart issue Singleton will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with a heart abnormality, GoLobos.com reports.
Impact Singleton had been dealing with an illness when the medical team discovered the hearth abnormality. He will be closely monitored by the medical team to determine when it will be safe for him to return to the court. Singleton was the team's top returning scorer at 8.0 PPG.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdir Manuel - Suspended indefinitely The University of New Mexico Athletics Department suspended Manuel indefinitely Friday, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.
Impact Manuel will not be permitted to participate in team activities during the suspension. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 7.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 20.2 minutes last season. Gethro Muscadin and Sebastian Forsling will likely both see increased minutes during Manuel's absence.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
