The Lobos are coached by fifth-year head coach Steve Alford and play their home games at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

They finished with a record of 28-7 overall, 10-4 in Mountain West play.

They were co-champions of the 2012 Mountain West Regular Season Champions with San Diego State and won the 2012 Mountain West Conference men's basketball tournament.

They earned a 5th seed in the west of the 2012 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

Due to this, former Director of Basketball Operations Duane Broussard was promoted to assistant coach to replace Jones.