Santa Fe Christian Standout Commits to New Mexico Lobos

Dax Hall, younger brother of current Lobos star Jake Hall, chooses UNM over other offers

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the University of New Mexico Lobos and Santa Fe Christian School colors.The commitment of Dax Hall to the University of New Mexico Lobos adds another potential star to the team's roster, setting up the possibility of the Hall brothers playing together.Santa Fe Today

Dax Hall, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Santa Fe Christian School in Carlsbad, California, has committed to play basketball for the University of New Mexico Lobos next season. Hall, the younger brother of current Lobos leading scorer Jake Hall, averaged 27.1 points and 7.3 assists per game during his senior year, earning CIF San Diego Section Player of the Year honors.

Why it matters

The commitment of Dax Hall adds another potential Hall brother to the Lobos roster, pending a decision from Jake Hall on whether he will return to UNM or transfer elsewhere. The Hall brothers playing together could provide a boost to the Lobos' backcourt and help the team build on its recent success.

The details

Hall, who never scored fewer than 17 points in any game this past season, recorded nine 30-point performances, including a 42-point outing. Santa Fe Christian coach Johnny Dee praised Hall's commitment, noting that the recruitment process focused solely on the player's individual abilities rather than any connection to his brother. Dee emphasized that Hall's value lies in his own game and leadership qualities.

  • Dax Hall's commitment was confirmed through his social media channels and reported by local Albuquerque news outlets on April 16, 2026.
  • Jake Hall, who earned Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors last season, remains undecided about his future and has entered the transfer portal with a no-contact tag.

The players

Dax Hall

A 6-foot-2 point guard from Santa Fe Christian School in Carlsbad, California, who averaged 27.1 points and 7.3 assists per game during his senior season, earning CIF San Diego Section Player of the Year honors.

Jake Hall

The older brother of Dax Hall, who is the current leading scorer for the New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team and earned Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors last season.

Johnny Dee

The head coach of the Santa Fe Christian School basketball team, who previously played college basketball at the University of San Diego where he scored a school-record 2,046 points.

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What they’re saying

“Dax Hall's value lies in his own game and leadership qualities.”

— Johnny Dee, Santa Fe Christian School Head Coach

What’s next

Jake Hall's decision on whether to return to the University of New Mexico or pursue a transfer opportunity will be a key factor in determining the Lobos' backcourt lineup for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

The commitment of Dax Hall to the University of New Mexico Lobos adds another talented player to the team's roster, potentially setting up an opportunity for the Hall brothers to play together and provide a boost to the Lobos' backcourt. However, the team's success will also depend on Jake Hall's final decision on his future.