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Fynn Lastring adapting to UNM basketball; NCAA considers Pit preliminary games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

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Summary

Fynn Lastring, a 6-foot-10 freshman center from Germany, is quickly adapting to the University of New Mexico Lobos basketball team. After initial visa issues, he arrived in Albuquerque and is now participating in summer workouts alongside his teammates. Coach Eric Olen praised Lastring's talent and shooting ability, noting his rapid acclimatization. Meanwhile, UNM has submitted a bid for the Pit to host preliminary NCAA tournament games as the NCAA plans to expand the tournament to 78 teams.

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By the Numbers

•Fynn Lastring faced visa issues before joining UNM.
•Lastring is enjoying his initial practices with the team.
•Coach Eric Olen highlights Lastring's shooting skills and quick learning.
•UNM is pursuing preliminary NCAA tournament games at the Pit.
•The NCAA is evaluating potential sites for expanded tournament locations.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Newest Lobo Fynn Lastring acclimating quickly; Olen thinks NCAA should make a Pit stop

What they're saying

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Getting Fynn Lastring to the United States was a bit of a pain. “I had some problems to get the visa,” the 6-foot-10 German freshman center for the UNM Lobo men’s basketball team said on Wednesday. “That was a little rough.” And when Lastring, who signed in April, finally was in his new temporary college home of Albuquerque, he spent his second full day away watching the World Cup with his new ...
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