In Episode 102 of the Talking Grammer podcast I get to know new UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Eric Olen, who has coached at UC San Diego the past 21 years and led he Tritons to a 30-5 record, a Big West championship and the NCAA Tournament this past season in the program's first year eligible for the Big Dance. The 44-year-old is considered a rising star in coaching and we talk offense, defense and some background on his coaching history.

In Episode 101 of the Talking Grammer podcast I have an exit interview of sorts with the now former UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, who about 36 hours prior accepted the head coaching position at Xavier University, ending his four-year run in Albuquerque. We talk about the decision to leave, taking staff, his talking with current Lobos, skyline chili vs. New Mexico chile and more important stuff like where all his Lobo gear is now.

In Episode 100 of the Talking Grammer podcast I'm in Cleveland previewing the NCAA Tournament for the UNM Lobos with sound from Sunday's Selection Show through Thursday's NCAA pregame press conferences in Rocket Arena, the site of Friday's first round games. The No. 10 seed UNM Lobos play against the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles from the Big East. Hear from Richard Pitino, Shaka Smart, Donovan Dent, Nelly Junior Joseph, C.J. Noland, Jon Rothstein and more.

In Episode 99 of the Talking Grammer podcast I catch up with Lobo senior guard C.J. Noland, who this week is playing his first ever NCAA Tournament. We go through his journey from Texas to Oklahoma out of high school to the University of North Texas and then his transfer to UNM for his final season. We also talk about support — from fans, teammates, coaches and his family during his basketball career.

In Episode 98 of the Talking Grammer podcast, it's a joint effort with the Albuquerque Journal, the Field of 68 and Bronco Nation News offering up a preview of this week's Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas. Geoff Grammer, B.J. Rains, Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman give predictions, storylines, dark horse picks and talk potential coaching changes in the offseason.

In Episode 97 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM guard Filip Borovicanin, the 6-foot-9 transfer from Arizona whose progression over the past month has been one of the reasons the Lobos are tied for first at the midway point of Mountain West play. We talk getting discovered in Serbia, his time at Arizona, finding confidence at UNM, his relationship with teammate and fellow Serb Jovan Milicevic and the support of his father.

In Episode 96 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobos forward Jovan Milicevic, the 6-foot-10, 237-pound freshman who has been playing his best basketball recently as the Lobos have been hitting their stride in Mountain West play. We talk about his Serbian roots, role on the team, playing with a great point guard and for a sarcastic coach, and lots more.

In Episode 95 of the Talking Grammer podcast, The Field of 68's Rob Dauster and I do a cross-over (both podcasts broadcasted this), talking all things Mountain West hoops as the conference season is about 1/3 of the way done. We talk postseason chances, contenders, pretenders and go over the big surprises so far around the league while also setting up things to come.

In Episode 94 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a midseason check in with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, whose team is 9-3. We cover a lot of ground, from player updates and his thoughts on UNM's new Athletic Director and new football coach to how his son, Jack Pitino, taunts referees and his dad, Rick Pitino, isn't a very good gift giver. Before the interview, I also talk some more about Donovan Dent's huge 40point game vs. VCU.

In Episode 93 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobo junior point guard Donovan Dent, who takes over as the lead guard in this, his junior season, after having shared the backcourt his first two seasons with two other ball-dominant guards. Dent, a preseason ALl-Mountain West selection, talks about his role on the team now, his evolution on the court and the special connection he's developed on the court with one teammate.