Whether he's scoring 46 against Colorado State or facing New Mexico State at The Pit, Williams never disappointed Lobo Nation with his exciting style of play. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. Lobo's senior year saw her secure the Wade trophy, Naismith Award, and several Player of the Year honors all while leading the Huskies to an undefeated season and the 1995 NCAA national championship. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. [7][17], University Arena opened in 1966 but was soon nicknamed "The Pit" due to its innovative subterranean design, with the playing floor 37 feet below street level. 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. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. In 1976, he recruited future NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird to ISU, where he led the Sycamores to a 4812 record in his first two seasons. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. In addition to Daniels, other prominent players produced by the Lobo program include five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper, three-time NBA champion Luc Longley, NBA all-star Danny Granger, and Kenny Thomas. [18] The team began the 196667 season ranked 6th in the country and rose to #5 before winning at #2UTEP, the defending national champion and highest-ranked team New Mexico had ever beaten at that point. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. 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. The Lobos won the Border Conference in 1944 and 1945, and they appeared in the NAIA post-season tournament in 1947, losing to Hamline University in the first round. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. Tributes honoring her memory started forming on social. "[17] Since his arrival at UNM, the Lobos have won over sixty percent of their games and earned over thirty berths to post-season tournaments, while suffering only five losing seasons. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. Under Norm Ellenberger, the Lobos won WAC championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiled an overall record of 13462 (.684). [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. [35] A memorable highlight of the season was the first game in a brief but intense rivalry with UNLV before the teams were in the same conference. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. 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. His cause of death has not been revealed but Scarborough . The Pittsburgh Steelers . They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. [119] Granger was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft and has placed among league leaders in scoring and been named an All-Star during his career. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. They then won 12 of 13, including a win over #6 San Diego State to knot the MWC race, but they lost the title showdown at SDSU after squandering a large lead. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. "[198] Many fans were disappointed and outraged when Roberts was dismissed by KKOB in 2008. The Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. 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. [22] Gibson compiled career averages of over 11 points and seven assists per game, still holding UNM records for career assists per game and four other assists categories.[31][32]. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. [89] Knight acknowledged that he had seriously considered the offer but eventually declined, stating that he did not have the energy that would be required. [155][156] Six other players averaged between seven and ten points as balanced scoring became a hallmark of Lobo squads under Alford. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Forward Johnny Brown turned in an All-WAC performance, but the other inside players were young, and the loss of Greene left a hole in the backcourt. Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. 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. [29][45] Attendance at The Pit surged to its best ever, a trend that would continue throughout the Ellenberger years, regularly earning placement among the top five in the nation. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. [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. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. 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. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. Topic starter. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. "Bob King Court" was dedicated at formal ceremonies on December1, 1992, the 26th anniversary of the opening of The Pit. [19][20] The Lobos reached #3 with an 111 record but then lost four straight and fell out of the rankings. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. [12][29] Also playing in the first round at The Pit, New Mexico State lost to eventual champion UCLA, then won the consolation game over the Lobos, who finished the season 235. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. The hiring search after Colson's departure included a brief flirtation with Indiana coach Bobby Knight, who visited Albuquerque and was reportedly offered the job. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). The 197980 roster appeared once again loaded with talent, and fan expectations were again high, but disaster struck the program in the early weeks of the season as the "Lobogate" scandal unfolded. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. 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 [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. [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. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. Media Guide 201314, p.99. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. Thomas tallied 1,931 points and 1,032 rebounds in his career, the first player in WAC history with over 1,800 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 blocked shots. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. [46], The 199899 Lobos again started strong with a 121 record, reaching #11; they stood at 162 after beating #7 Arizona but then lost four of five, struggling on the road. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. [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. 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 first round of the conference tournament, however, and were again relegated to the NIT, where they beat Nebraska but lost at Notre Dame, finishing the season 2212. Senior Greg Brown, a 57 point guard from Albuquerque High, produced a monumental season, though, leading the Lobos to their first regular season WAC title in 16 years. UNM played their "home" games at various venues outside of New Mexico due to the restrictions against sports competitions from COVID-19 in New Mexico. [84][85], In 198788 the Lobos were led by Charlie Thomas, a junior transfer from Wake Forest (17 points and 7.5 rebounds a game), and senior Greene (16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds). Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. [23], The 200910 Lobos were again a young squad picked to finish fifth in the MWC in preseason polls. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. 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. The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. The team went on a 410 slide starting with a blowout loss at home to Utah, after which Parmer was dismissed, and culminating with forward Patrick Dennehy shoving teammates and walking off the court during a loss at Air Force. The Lobos became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. 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. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. Longley was named All-WAC, averaging 18.4 points and 9.7 rebounds while setting Lobo records for blocks in a season and per game. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . Rebecca Lobo is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003. 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. [148] They lost in the conference tournament but received a bid to the NIT, losing at Cal to finish 249, the most wins for a first-year Lobo coach to date. [213] On April 27, 2017, UNM asked WisePies to relinquish the naming rights, per the terms of the agreement, and WisePies agreed to do so. The team began the season 83 but struggled away from The Pit, losing its first seven road games. [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. [21] Daniels averaged 21.5 points and 11.6 rebounds a game, finishing his career with a still-team record 44 double-doubles,[22] and he became the first Lobo to be named as an All-American. No players found. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. Gethro 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 night. [131] Yet, despite his success, Bliss faced mounting criticism from fans and the media for poor academic performance by his players, lax discipline, lightweight schedules, and the failure to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. He played professionally for eight seasons then coached in the NBA for eight more before joining Alford at Iowa. 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. But not to all former Lobos. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. Media Guide 201213, p.120. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. 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. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. [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. [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. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. In the 2018-2019 season, Weir was reliant on four transfers from both Division 1 programs or junior college transfers, as well as returning senior Anthony Mathis. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [10] They went 17589 (.663) in ten seasons with King as head coach, winning two conference titles and making four appearances in post-season tournaments. William C. Dowling, Confessions of a Spoilsport: My Life and Hard Times Fighting Sports Corruption at an Old Eastern University (2007). Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. [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. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence after Bob King was hired as head coach in 1962. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [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. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. [209] The video clip of NC State coach Jim Valvano celebrating at the end of the game documents one of the most famous moments in NCAA basketball history and is a staple of NCAA tournament television coverage.[5]. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. 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 UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. Quot ;, played the Center position for much of her career State in the game, sad. 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