The Don Haskins Center court is getting a significant redesign prior to the 2021-22 basketball season thanks to a $100,000 donation from the Cardwell Family, as announced by the athletics department on Tuesday.
The court will feature the Franklin Mountains and El Paso s famous star on the mountain. On the top left, the court will pay homage to legendary coach Don Haskins and include his signature on the floor. On the opposite side of The Bear s signature, the phrase Glory Road will be placed on the court in order to honor the 1966 Texas Western National Championship team.
Other improvements to the Don Haskins Center will include updating the current banners hanging in the rafters. They will show off a new 1966 Texas Western National Championship banner and a second one to honor The Bear s 719 career wins.
UTEP vs. North Texas: Five Things to Know Before Tipoff
The UTEP men s basketball squad will endure their second conference road series of the season, facing off against North Texas on Friday and Saturday in Denton.
Who: UTEP (6-4, 2-2 Conference USA) at North Texas (5-5, 1-1)
Listen: 600 ESPN El Paso
Watch: Stadium (Local channel 4.2; Spectrum 1215)
When: Friday, 6 p.m. MT
Line: UNT -5.5
Ruben R Ramirez
Both teams enter the weekend off series splits
In a bit of a disappointing finish following their 101-89 victory on Friday, the Miners fell to Rice, 71-68, during last weekend s C-USA home opening series. It marked the second consecutive series split for the bunch.