Olen guided the Tritons to a 30-5 record in the 2024-25 season, winning the Big West regular season and tournament titles. The team earned a berth in the NCAA Division I tournament in its first year of eligibility,

UCSD head basketball coach Eric Olen is headed to New Mexico. Why it matters: Olen led the Tritons to the NCAA Tournament this year in their first season of eligibility, putting him on the radar for bigger jobs.

New Mexico has hired UC San Diego’s Eric Olen as its next basketball coach. Olen will replace Richard Pitino, who left to become Xavier’s coach on Tuesday.

The New Mexico men’s basketball team has found a replacement for departed head coach Richard Pitino.  According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the Lobos and UC San Dieg

New Mexico has hired UC San Diego 's Eric Olen as the school's next head coach. Olen received a five-year contract, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Olen's team broke through with 30 wins this season and reached the NCAA Tournament, losing to Michigan in the first round.