Five questions (OK, six) with new Lobo Deyton Albury

Deyton Albury, a 6-foot-3 transfer guard from Utah State, committed to the UNM Lobos on Tuesday night.

The lightning quick guard who played two seasons of junior college before a season at Queens College and then in Logan, Utah, this past season, is the 10th player to join the rebuilt UNM Lobo basketball roster under first year head coach Eric Olen.

The Journal reached out to Albury on Tuesday night and sent him five questions aimed at giving Lobo fans a better understanding of the player they will be watching this coming season in the Pit.

Here are the in-depth answers from the native of Nassau, Bahamas:

What made Eric Olen and UNM the right fit for you to transfer?

“Those guys did a phenomenal job in recruiting me. Everything they did and said matched a program I would want to play for in my last season in college. They made me feel wanted and it separated them from any other school I was considering.”

How does your speed fit into the system UNM will be running?

“My speed fits any system honestly. I don’t think any coach would mind a player grabbing a rebound and scoring in 5 seconds.

“It’s not my speed that fits the system, but it’s the system that fits me. I don’t want to give too much insight on the type of offense me and Coach spoke about, but there will be a lot of space to drive and find my teammates. Once I get my teammates going, the job is easier for me.”

What did you think about the Pit and Lobo fans this past season?

“Definitely one of the craziest environments I’ve ever played in my life. Fans are full of energy and passion and would do anything for their Lobos to win a game and I love it. Can’t wait to play!”

Do you think The Hurd (Utah State’s well-known student section) will ever forgive you when you play in Logan next year?

“They will never forgive me, but The Hurd was amazing and I will never forget them. They made my basketball experience at Utah one to remember.

“But it is a business and I know going back there I will be the villain, and that’s fine. I knew what I was getting myself into and it’s gonna be fun going back!”

Is there another player you model your game after or you think you play similar to?

“I would say most of the fast twitch downhill guards like De’Aaron Fox, Ja Morant, young (Russell) Westbrook are all good comparisons.”

How good is basketball in the Bahamas? And who’s the best player from the Bahamas playing right now?

“Bahamas basketball has came a long way and we are continuing to grow. It’s just sad because we have a lot of talent, but no one to watch us. But once my career is over I plan to change Bahamas basketball and make us undeniable for coaches around the world to see our talent and give us opportunities because it’s all the young kids need.

“VJ Edgecombe (played this past season at Baylor) in my opinion is the best active player. He’s super fun to watch on both sides of the ball and is a walking highlight. Can’t wait to see him get drafted this year.”