Uriah Tenette Returning to UNM Lobos for 2025-26 Season

Standout guard announces he'll stay as transfer portal opens, while freshman Pons enters portal

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting featuring overlapping planes of cherry red and sky blue, conceptually representing the dynamic nature of a college basketball team's roster.The departure of one Lobo and the return of another underscore the constant flux of college basketball rosters in the modern era.Albuquerque Today

UNM point guard Uriah Tenette, a standout freshman who played significant minutes last season, announced he will return to the Lobos for the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, freshman Timéo Pons entered the transfer portal after seeing limited playing time in his debut campaign.

Why it matters

Tenette's return provides stability and continuity for the Lobos, who had already seen two big men depart via the transfer portal. Pons' departure, while not unexpected given his limited role, represents the ongoing roster churn common in college basketball.

The details

Tenette, a 5-foot-10 point guard, emerged as a key contributor for the Lobos last season, averaging 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals. He had a 3.09 assist-to-turnover ratio, ranking in the 98th percentile nationally. Pons, a 6-foot-9 freshman guard from France, played in just 13 of 37 games, averaging 2.6 points in 5 minutes per contest.

  • On April 8, 2026, Uriah Tenette announced his return for the 2025-26 season.
  • Also on April 8, 2026, Timéo Pons entered the transfer portal.

The players

Uriah Tenette

A 5-foot-10 point guard who emerged as a standout freshman for the UNM Lobos, averaging 10.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Timéo Pons

A 6-foot-9 freshman guard from France who played limited minutes for the Lobos, averaging 2.6 points in 13 games.

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What they’re saying

“I'm back,”

— Uriah Tenette

“Thank you for everything,”

— Timéo Pons

What’s next

The Lobos are expected to announce additional roster moves in the coming days as the transfer portal continues to impact college basketball rosters.

The takeaway

Tenette's decision to return provides a much-needed boost of stability for the Lobos, while Pons' departure is a reminder of the ongoing roster churn that has become a reality in the modern college game.