They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [10] The Lobos won 165 games with Johnson as head basketball coach, a school record for over 30 years and currently third on its all-time list. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. [40] They fell into a 610 slide, however, including 19 on the road, a chronic weakness of the Lobos under Colson, whose teams compiled a 2465 record in road games. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. The Lobos won the MWC regular season championship in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013, and they won the conference tournament in 2005, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The Lobos defeated Drake and NYU before falling to Bradley in the championship game, finishing with a 236 record and ranked 16th in the UPI poll. The Lobos shot their best field goal percentage in a season, .542, placing them second in the nation, and McGee established the still-standing record for assists in a season. PG- Greg Brown. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. Former UNM assistant Brandon Mason announced on Tuesday the return of a Lobo alumni all-star game to be played July 11 in the Pit. Lobo, who played at UConn from 1991-95, was at a pre-draft camp for WNBA players and she didn't have childcare for her six-month-old daughter. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo basketball player and now Australian Rules Football player, Hugh Greenwood started his first season with the Gold Coast Suns this past year, and with the . New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players, Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players, New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders, Charles Smith (basketball, born August 1975), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:New_Mexico_Lobos_men%27s_basketball_players&oldid=950612294, College men's basketball players in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 April 2020, at 00:11. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Media Guide 201314, p.79. Former WNBA basketball player and olympian Rebecca Lobo is seen analyzing the game between UConn and UCLA in a semifinal for the Albany Regional of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship at the Times Union Center on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union) Lori Van Buren / Albany Times Union Show More Show Less 3 of 10 [141] After several coaches were discussed as candidates, some turning down offers, McKay was hired in a late night surprise and was not a popular choice among Lobo fans. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. [94] Thomas finished his career with over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds, one of two Lobos to accomplish that in just two seasons.[95]. March 1, 2003. [54] The injection of talent made the Lobos exciting and competitive, but they took time to gel as a team, beginning the season 64 with a couple of disappointing losses. [63] Bridgers had been replaced as AD the year before by John Koenig, who did not believe Colson could take the Lobos to the next level. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. [172] The Lobos' strength of schedule powered them to a #2 RPI ranking, and they won a program-record 15 games away from The Pit. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [120] Smith was chosen by the Miami Heat with the 26th pick in the first round of the 1997 NBA draft, playing five seasons in the NBA and several more in Europe. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. [29] Longley was again named All-WAC and finished his career as Lobo leader in scoring and rebounding, falling since to sixth in points and second in rebounds. [154] Under McKay, J.R. Giddens had frequently missed games due to disciplinary problems. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. The Lobos beat Syracuse in the first round before losing to Rutgers, finishing the season 198 and ranked #18 in the UPI. They went 7414 (.841) from 1967 to 1970, including a 273 season in 196970 in which they were ranked in the top five most of the year, culminating in a Final Four appearance. Unfazed, Long scored 22, Shields had 17, and bench reserves added 33 points as the Lobos won handily. [221] The noise level of the boisterous fans, the intimacy created by seating extending to the edge of the court, and the elevation contribute to what Coach Dave Bliss termed "a Pit game. Media Guide 201314, p.99. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. [41] In late February the Lobos were 213, ranked #15, and leading the WAC, before losing their last two games and finishing second in conference. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. [13] The team posted wins over Kansas and at Purdue and received a berth in the 1964 National Invitation Tournament (NIT) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Two road losses made them settle for a share of the regular season MWC title, but they again beat ranked SDSU and UNLV to secure the conference tournament championship, the first time they won both titles in a season. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. The Lobos in 198485 were led by JC transfer forward Johnny Brown (18.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game) and senior center George Scott (14 points and 6.6 rebounds),[73] along with a nucleus of sophomores, including guards Hunter Greene and Kelvin Scarborough, who both scored in double figures. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. A cause of death was not made public. [68] The callow Lobo squad led for much of the game, encouraged by a delirious crowd at The Pit. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. [134][135], Before the 19992000 season, the Lobos and seven other teams left the WAC to form the Mountain West Conference (MWC). King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. Thomas had his best NCAA performance with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks, while Long added 17 points and 12 rebounds and made the game-winning basket in the closing seconds. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. by Frank Mercogliano. Will Webber. Fran Fraschilla coached at New Mexico for three seasons, compiling a 5541 (.572) record with three NIT appearances. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. The Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. The Pittsburgh Steelers . [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. Student-athletes from both men's and women's squads participate and sign autographs for fans, and the event is used to attract recruits invited to attend. [101] The team started slowly, including a home loss to #2 Arizona, but later won seven of eight to gain an early share of the WAC lead. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. [46] First-year Athletic Director Paul Krebs announced before the end of the season that McKay would not return for the following season. 22 Wyoming. Lobo's championship streak with the national team in 1977 included a basketball crown in the Pesta Sukan league in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, as well as the Southeast Asian Games men's title in . The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. Thomas had 15 points and eight rebounds, sealing the win with a pair of late free throws, while Long added 14 points and nine boards. [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. [23] Brown also won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, given to the nation's top senior under six feet tall and gained an All-American Honorable Mention. [42] They also established still-standing records for steals in a season as a team, Greene for steals by a player in a season, and Scarborough for career steals. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. Student. [23] He was selected as the ninth pick overall in the 1967 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but he chose to play in the fledgling American Basketball Association (ABA), becoming one of its greatest all-time players. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. [12][17] In the 196566 season, Daniels averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds a game, and the Lobos raced out to an 111 record after beating #7BYU. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. The team tallied early wins over UCLA, Ohio State, and at Texas before hosting #1 Arizona, led by All-Americans Sean Elliott and Steve Kerr. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. The judge deferred sentence for a year, noting that it was unfair for Ellenberger alone to bear culpability, and all counts were formally dismissed in 1983.[36][60]. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. They entered the tournament 233 and ranked #6. PF-Kenny Thomas. The Lobos were among the top 12 in the nation in scoring for Ellenberger's final three years, topping a hundred points 25 times and registering six of the school's top eight single-game scoring totals. The highlight of the season was a 75-66 win over No. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. [116] They later lost at #5 Arizona but beat undefeated, #3 Utah as Olney hit two three-pointers in the final moments, including the game winner at the buzzer. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. [179][180] Neal played for Bobby Cremins at Georgia Tech, earning All-ACC honors as he set the conference record for assists in a season. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. No players found. 6 Nevada in The Pit. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. Senior Ruben Douglas was the lone offensive threat and became the only Lobo ever to lead the nation in scoring, averaging 28 points a game. [29][53] The Lobos finished the season 244 and ranked #12, and Ellenberger was voted runner-up for the US Basketball Writers Coach of the Year award. [36][46] The top six largest crowds ever at The Pit were during this period. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. [12][28] They swept their regular season match-ups against New Mexico State, with both teams ranked in the top ten at the time of their second game. [91][92] Deciding it was time to move on, Bliss resigned and accepted the head coach position at Baylor, reportedly more than doubling his UNM salary. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. Nov. 2Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. The success of the Lobos under Bob King led to rapidly growing fan interest. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. [44] The Lobos earned their second trip to the NCAA tournament and tallied their first tournament victory, downing Idaho State before losing to San Francisco in the second round. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. The 198384 Lobos relied almost exclusively on four senior starters, led by Smith and Tim Garrett, to the point that they took over the top four positions in school history for minutes played in a season. The most renowned enduring feature of the Lobo basketball program is its home venue, known as "The Pit", recognized as one of the best college basketball arenas in the country. Coach King died on December10, 2004. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin (born October 6, 1973) is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2003. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. [110][111] Bliss stated, "[a]s a coach, I have never compromised more of my offensive principles than while coaching Greg Brown. They lost four straight early in the year, then won their next five; they lost seven of nine, but won their last seven regular season games; they carried that momentum into the NIT and reached its Final Four. Based on this conversation, the FBI launched an investigation that led to a federal indictment of Ellenberger on seven counts of fraud and forgery of academic transcripts, though he was acquitted of those charges at trial. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. The Lobos forced a turnover, down 6463, but their set play broke down and Gibson missed an unbalanced, driving shot, ending the Lobo season at 258. [19] Hardin led the way, averaging 17 points a game, and the team became the highest scoring Lobo squad to date at over 84 points a game. [138][142] His father played at UNM for Bob King, but McKay had only coached for brief stints at Portland State, Colorado State, and Oregon State, with an 8389 career record. [143][144] A grim year for the program began with a severe spinal cord injury to guard Senque Carey, who would recover fully but never play again. The University of New Mexico's 50 greatest Men's Lobo basketball players through 2020 1) Mel Daniels PF 65-67 2) Michael Cooper SG 77-78 3) Kenny Thomas PF 96-99 4) Danny Granger SF 04-05 5) Charles Smith SF 94-97 6) Luc Longley C 88-91 7) Ira Harge C 63-64 8) Marvin Johnson SF 77-78 9) Darington Hobson SF 2010 10) Royce Olney SG 96-99 Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. Former New Mexico Lobo men's basketball standout Rob Robbins, left, and his daughter, Hannah, a rising star on the Arizona prep scene, are shown. [67] A highlight of Colson's first season was his fourth game as head coach, hosting an Arizona State team that would reach #3 in the nation led by future NBA players Byron Scott, Fat Lever, Alton Lister, and Sam Williams. While he initially relied on JC transfers to fill the roster, he also began the slow process of rebuilding the program around freshmen recruits, with a greater emphasis on academics. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. In December 2014, Albuquerque-based restaurant chain WisePies Pizza & Salad purchased the naming rights for the arena, whose official name became "WisePies Arena (aka The Pit)". The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. [82] The Lobos reached the final of the WAC tournament but lost to Wyoming, which went on to reach the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. [25] Don Haskins took over at UTEP in 1961 and led the Miners to a 12832 (.800) record in his first six seasons, including a 281 national championship season in 196566. [34] It was Ellenberger's first Division I head coaching position, but he made up for what he lacked in experience with energy and enthusiasm. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. Renovations completed in 2010 added space and state-of-the-art amenities for fans and players. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. Shields again led with 19 points. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. [98] Longley was the seventh player selected in the 1991 NBA draft, by Minnesota, and he went on to win three NBA championships as a starter for the Chicago Bulls (199698). The current roster is comprised primarily of UNM alumni including: Jamaal Smith (2006-08) J.R. Giddens (2006-08) Phillip McDonald (2008-12) Darington Hobson (2009-10) [103] The Lobos returned to the NIT, where they beat Louisiana Tech and Washington State before losing at Virginia, finishing the season 2013. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. Misfortune turned to tragedy with the murder of former Lobo Patrick Dennehy leading to a scandal at Baylor implicating Dave Bliss and the suicide of Lobo transfer Billy Feeney. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. The early departure of Hobson left the Lobos with just one senior again in 201011: Gary led with 14 points and 5.5 assists a game, carrying the young team at times. The 196869 season began with high expectations and the Lobos ranked in the top ten, but they dropped out after a string of road losses. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. Four-year starting PG Phil Smith led those early teams, averaging 14 points, six assists, and two steals per game over his career, setting then-records for highest scoring freshman, most steals in a season, and most career assists. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [198][199][200] A study of decibel levels at collegiate basketball arenas found that a game at The Pit registered as the loudest at 118 decibels,[201] comparable to a turbo-fan aircraft at takeoff power. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. After an early loss at Kansas, the Lobos won ten straight, later building a 193 record and attaining a #10 national ranking, their first appearance in the AP poll. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. One former Lobo teammate from the 2017-18 season Troy Simons and another former Lobo who will be a teammate of Furstinger's this summer when the two are both playing for "The. [119] The Lobos then fell to eventual national champion Connecticut, shooting just 26%, to finish 259. The following season, 196364, the Lobos won their first WAC championship, led by Ira Harge, who King had recruited from a junior college in Iowa. They went to the NIT and beat South Florida before losing at eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing 1814. Five months later, and with the New Mexico still proving to be the only team all season capable of beating the Aztecs on their home court in Viejas Arena, No. The Lobos dropped their first two MWC games but then reeled off 15 straight wins their second longest winning streak ever[162] sweeping #10 BYU. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. Fraschilla felt he had his system and recruits in place going into the 200102 season, and Lobo fans were eager for the team to return to the NCAA tournament. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. King had an immediate impact on the program. [23] The Lobos broke into the AP rankings at #21 and received a five-seed in the tournament, facing George Washington in the first round. The team played exceptional defense, allowing under 60 points per game, its fewest in the shot clock era, placing among national leaders in several categories. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. Mar. The Lobo players and fan base rallied around long-time associate head coach Craig Neal, hoping to maintain continuity, and he was hired to replace Alford. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. He became the fourth leading scorer in school history at the time in just two seasons, set single season records for total points, season points per game (24.0), career points per game (21.9), and he scored a still-school record 50 points in a single game. 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