Kids connect with Lobo basketball stars at summer camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
College SportsThe Eric Olen Basketball Camp at the Pit held a 'wear your favorite jersey' day on June 10, featuring notable athletes like Wemby, LeBron, and Messi. Over 97 campers participated, supported by Lobo players and staff, including Chris Howell and newcomer Beni Schuch. This camp, aimed at kids entering grades one through eight, is part of a series of summer programs organized by the UNM Lobos men's basketball team. The last day of this camp is June 11, and another session is scheduled for July 27-30.
- •Jersey day featured basketball and other sports icons.
- •Chris Howell's influence noted among campers and players.
- •Beni Schuch and Uriah Tenette actively participated as coaches.
- •Camp concludes on June 11 with another session in late July.
- •Event highlights the community role of Lobo Basketball.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Jersey ties: Kids camp gives kids chance to connect with their real life Lobo basketball heroes
"Wear your favorite jersey day at the Eric Olen Basketball Camp at the Pit brought out some big names Wednesday morning. Wemby was there. Plenty of LeBron bouncing around. Kobe, Curry and Jokić, too. And while this was the first of two kids summer basketball camps hosted by the UNM Lobos men's basketball team, jersey day is never limited to just hoops. Welcome Messi — of both the Barcelona and ...
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