Cherry Heat Check

Send us Fan Mail The New Mexico Lobos knock off the VCU Rams on the road, and we're here to break down the big time win. Ricky dives into how the Lobos were able to hang on down the stretch and what gave them the edge in the game. We also look at Jake Hall's record setting pace from the 3 point line and look ahead to New Mexico's matchup with Florida Gulf Coast. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we check in on the Lobos after their blowout win in The Pit vs Santa Clara, 98-71. Ricky dives into how New Mexico was able to play their best game of the season so far. Then the upcoming matchup of UNM at VCU is previewed, as we jump into what makes the Rams a threat, and what to expect in the game on December 10, 2025.

Send us Fan Mail The Cherry Heat Check is back! In this episode we check in on the Lobos latest wins vs Alabama St. and New Mexico Highlands. Then we deep dive into Santa Clara and everything that the will be bringing with their 8-1 record to The Pit for a great Non Conference hoops matchup.

Send us Fan Mail The Cherry Heat Check is back to catch up on the Lobos big win over Mississippi St. in the Hall of Fame Classic. We discuss the Lobo losses to NMSU and Nebraska, along with the Deyton Albury flagrant foul heard round the world. Then we dig into the UNM win over Mississippi St. led by Tomislav Buljan, and what the Lobos now have to build on.

Send us Fan Mail Ricky is joined by New Mexico St. reporter and podcaster, Marshall Mecham, to preview the New Mexico at NM State game on November 15, 2025. They break down the key players for the Aggies and how they will match up with the Lobos. Ricky ends the episode by giving his thoughts on the Lobos win over UC Riverside and what he likes about the team thus far.

Send us Fan Mail The New Mexico Lobos basketball team and Coach Eric Olen get their first win of the 2025-26 season. Ricky breaks down his biggest takeaways from the game vs East Texas A&M. Show is wrapped up with roster news and quick preview of the upcoming game vs UT Arlington.

Send us Fan Mail San Jose St. media member, Nick Urias, joins the show to break down his biggest takeaways from his time at Mountain West Media Day 2025, and gives us insight on what the 2025-26 season will hold for all 11 teams. Ricky wraps up the show with a review of the New Mexico Lobos final exhibition win vs Northern Arizona.

Send us Fan Mail The Pod is back to give reaction on Mountain West Media Day 2025 in Las Vegas. We also deep dive into the New Mexico roster and review player expectations. A preview of the Washington St. vs UNM exhibition game wraps up the show.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Cherry Heat Check! In this episode we break down the Lobos 25-26 schedule and discuss Coach Olen's latest interview on the Burning Sage Podcast. We also review the latest addition to the Lobo basketball coaching staff and a recruiting visit that took place in Albuquerque last week.

Send us Fan Mail The Cherry Heat Check, checks in on all things Lobos Basketball. Nelly Jr. Joseph in Summer League, Timeo Pons highlights, GCU addition to the Mountain West, Lobo Number news, and more!

Send us Fan Mail The New Look Lobos are on campus and on the basketball court, and we are here to give our takes on all of it. Ricky and Joe discuss Coach Olen's interview on The Field of 68 and what we would write on his Starbuck's cup. We give our early thoughts on potential roles and starters for the University of New Mexico Lobos in 2025.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Cherry Heat Check. This week we break down the latest additions to the Lobos basketball roster and additions/subtractions to the Mountain West Conference that could be happening sooner than later. Ricky is joined by Daren Sweet, a Grand Canyon University graduate and operator of the Lopes Hoop News X/Twitter profile, to break down what the Lopes will be bringing to...

Send us Fan Mail Ricky is joined by Joe from Ohio to discuss the latest Lobo Basketball signings of Deyton Albury and Tajavis Miller. They break down what it takes for a Mid Major team to be successful in today's college basketball world, and if the Lobos roster will have what it takes to compete. Stay locked in with the Cherry Heat Check!

Send us Fan Mail We break down the recent Lobo signings of JT Rock and Luke Haupt. Ricky is joined by Joe from Ohio to break down the new players and potential transfer targets for Lobo basketball including Deyton Albury and Aidan Mahaney amongst others! Stay locked in with the Cherry Heat Check!

Send us Fan Mail We get caught up on the latest Lobo Players and Coaches to join the basketball teams! We also hit on some football and other athletics news!

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the 11 Million dollars UNM received for football stadium renovations and how it could be used. We also catch up on all the latest Lobo basketball signees! Lobos land Antonio Chol!

Send us Fan Mail The UNM Lobos have hired Eric Olen as their 23rd head basketball coach, and we're here to talk about what we expect with the new roster, staff, and basketball philosophy.

Send us Fan Mail We catch up on the latest Lobo news and discuss Richard Pitino leaving to Xavier, the exit of Donovan Dent, and what lies ahead for Lobo basketball.

Send us Fan Mail Cherry Heat Check Episode 3 - Lobos Therapy - UNM falls to Sparty 71-63 in the NCAA Tournament. Ricky breaks down the game and the future for UNM.

Send us Fan Mail Cherry Heat Check Episode 2 - Lobos win in the NCAA Tournament vs Marquette 75-66 and move on to face Michigan State. We're here to break down all the Lobo action.

Send us Fan Mail Unofficial Lobo Basketball podcast previewing the Lobos game vs Marquette in the NCAA Tournament.