The UTEP men’s basketball team lost forward Earvin Morris to graduation and leading scorer Lee Moore, who decided to forego his senior year to pursue a professional career. Forward Josh McSwiggan also left the team before clocking any minutes for the Miners.
Now all eyes are watching every move the Miners make this summer because they might prove to be crucial.
Chris Barnes, the new 6-foot-3, 180-pound shooting guard, is excited about what it means to be a Miner and hoping to contribute in any way possible.
“It really got me to come here because they have a lot of fans—almost every game—whether good game or bad game,” Barnes said.