One of the most bizarre, tumultuous stretches in UTEP basketball history took another turn when Jordan Lathon returned to the Miners a week after entering the transfer portal.
The point guard, who started UTEP’s first 13 games, entered the transfer portal Dec. 29, a day after Nigel Hawkins did and the same day Hawkins changed his mind and stayed with the Miners. Reports on social media from various media outlets reported that Lathon will return to the Miners squad.
Players can change their mind at any point and rejoin their team without sanctions.
Lathon, a two-year starter, is averaging 6.