UTEP Miners enter Mountain West, a premier mid-major conference

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has become a full-time member of the Mountain West Conference, one of the most competitive mid-major conferences in college basketball.

The move is a major step forward for UTEP, but keeping pace financially will require continued support through revenue and donations.

The program has been able to build a strong roster through the rise of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and strong financial support from donors.

The conference move is a key recruiting selling point, and the Miners are excited to compete in the new league.