New Mexico Adds Tahlia Garza to Men’s Basketball Staff

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – University of New Mexico head coach Eric Olen announced Thursday the addition of Tahlia Garza to the Lobo basketball staff. Garza will serve as Director of Operations and comes to UNM after serving the same role with the women’s basketball program at Santa Clara.

Garza spent the past three seasons with the women’s program at Santa Clara, moving into the role of Director of Operations last season after serving two years as a graduate assistant. Last season with the Broncos, she managed video for the team and assisted in the day-to-day operations of the program.

A native of Morgan Hill, Calif., Garza played collegiately at UC Irvine. She made 116 appearances for the Anteaters from 2017-21, earning Big West Conference All-Academic honors three times. Garza graduated from UC Irvine in 2021 with a bachelor’s in sociology and earned her master’s in educational leadership from Santa Clara in 2024.

“We are really excited to add Tahlia to our staff,” said Olen. “She has been part of successful programs, both as a player and staff member. Her intelligence, attention to detail and enthusiasm will add value to our program. I am thrilled to welcome Tahlia to the Lobo Family.”

“I’m excited to join the University of New Mexico and contribute to the rich tradition of Lobo Basketball,” said Garza. “I look forward to supporting the program and helping our student-athletes succeed on and off the court.”