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Eric Olen discusses recruiting dynamics on Talking Grammer podcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

Eric Olen, head coach of the UNM Lobos men’s basketball team, shared insights on the challenges of college basketball recruiting due to recent NCAA rulings during his appearance on the Talking Grammer podcast. He highlighted the impact of a recent court decision in Colorado that grants additional eligibility to many players, forcing coaches to reassess their recruiting strategies. Olen noted that he was in Italy at the time of the ruling, which further complicated his recruiting efforts. He also discussed the potential return of former player Donovan Dent and his admiration for current guard Jake Hall's work ethic and competitiveness. A second episode featuring a roster analysis is set to release shortly.

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By the Numbers

•Olen had to adjust recruiting plans after a court ruling on player eligibility.
•Donovan Dent's potential return remains uncertain amid resource challenges.
•Jake Hall is recognized for his intense work ethic and improvement.
•Part 1 of Olen's podcast episode is now available, with Part 2 coming soon.

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3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Recruiting chaos, Jake Hall, Lobo fans and Donovan Dent: Excerpts from Eric Olen's podcast with the Journal

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Eric Olen’s phone started blowing up one night in an Italian hotel room late last month. A court ruling back in the United States — Colorado, to be precise — had just come down that, for about the 50th time in the past year, sent the college athletics world into a frenzy, granting a whole bunch of players who were presumed to have been done with college one more season of eligibility. At least ...
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