New Mexico’s Box Out: New Mexico junior forward Joel Box has opted not to return to the team after the holiday break. A JuCo transfer, Box figured to be a starter at the beginning of the season, but he has only played a few minutes per game. He is averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. But Box said he has higher standards for his game and wants to find a better opportunity to meet those goals. He is the second Lobo to quit the team in the past month, joining fellow JuCo transfer Anthony Teague among the pack of former Lobos.
[12/28/05]