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Updated: Hoops notebook: Lobos recruiting dilemma, merging banquets a no go

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The spring recruiting push is on. And the Lobo men’s basketball team is facing a rather interesting situation in how it approaches it.

Head coach Craig Neal has made no secret about his desire to sign a point guard to add to the roster with the departure of senior walk-on Tim Jacobs and the impending transfer of Cullen Neal.

Yes, rising sophomore Jordan Hunter is now the presumed starter at the point. And while there is plenty of confidence in his ability to develop and excel at that position both from within the program and from opposing Mountain West coaches, the team would rather he not have to go it alone.