Lobo hoops face tall challenge Friday — this is just how tall

Kevin Samuel is covered by Kansas State guard Mike McGuirl (00) while playing for TCU back on March 10, 2021. The 7-foot Samuel is an accomplished center who brings his game to the Pit Friday when South Alabama comes to face New Mexico. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)Yes, the Lobos won their season opener on Monday night in the Pit.

Still, the hope heading into Friday night’s game against visiting South Alabama is that they have to find a way to rebound.

After an offseason that included adding two bulky transfer forwards — 6-foot-8 Morris Udeze and 6-8 Josiah Allick — to a front court with two rising sophomores presumably expanding their games — 7-footer Sebastian Forsling and 6-11 Birima Seck — the…