Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. [169] The Lobos went to the NIT and beat UTEP before losing at Alabama, finishing 2213. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. The Lobos started out 8-6 in the non-conference, including a win against in-state rival New Mexico State where the game was delayed due to a power outage at Pan American Center. [229], Conference Season Championships (11: 5 WAC, 4 MWC, 2 Border), Conference Tournament Championships (6: 4 MWC, 2 WAC), NCAA Tournament Appearances (15: 816 record), Individual and team records are published in detail in the 201314 Lobo Media Guide.[230]. [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. [12] The Lobos won as many games in his first two seasons as in the previous seven combined and went 11644 (.725) over his first six seasons. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. [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. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. [231], The Lobos have compiled a 1611 record in MWC tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship four times. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. The Lobos had only two winning seasons from 1947 to 1962, compiling a 113252 (.310) record, including a dismal 42149 (.220) during the last eight years. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. 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 Media Guide 201314, p.79. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 [203] Contributing to the intimidating environment for visitors is the mile high elevation of The Pit,[199] emphasized to visiting teams with a message along the wall of the tunnel from the locker rooms down to the playing floor saying, "Welcome to the legendary Pit, a mile high and louder than"[204], The Pit has garnered praise as one of the top venues in college basketball from sports reporters, announcers, and opposing coaches. All four Smith, Thomas, Long, and Shields were on the 199697 Lobo squad. [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. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. [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. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. 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. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). [183] Williams averaged 16 points and five assists, and Kirk added 13 points and nine rebounds. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. [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. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. Fraschilla was hired days after Bliss resigned, touted as a great recruiter and up-and-coming coach after leading Manhattan and St. John's to the NCAA tournament. Lobo said she was surprised . His former players included future National Basketball . 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 The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. "[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. [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. 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. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. Media Guide 201314, p.79. Gordon had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams added 16 with two late baskets to seal the win. [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. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. They were again relegated to the NIT, losing to Oregon State and finishing 2510, the team record for wins in a season at the time. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. With Thomas again slowed by foul trouble, the Lobos were outmatched inside and could not stop All-American Allen Iverson, who scored 20 in the second half. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. 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. 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. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. [152], Steve Alford coached the Lobos for six seasons, compiling a 15552 (.749) record with three NCAA tournament appearances, at least a share of four league titles, and two conference tournament championships. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. 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. [176] The Lobos lost on the road to ranked San Diego State and UNLV but beat both at home and won nine out of ten to clinch the league title. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. Gibson later taught in the Albuquerque Public School system for more than three decades, gaining recognition as a mentor and role model, and he was named to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. King suffered a heart attack and brain aneurysm shortly before Bird's senior season, however, and his assistant, Bill Hodges, led the team to the 1979 Final Four, where they lost to Michigan State in the championship game. Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. [214], On May 3, 2017, UNM announced a $10 million naming rights agreement with Dreamstyle Remodeling, an Albuquerque-based construction business, covering both The Pit and the UNM football stadium. [116] Smith averaged 19.5 points a game and Shields added 14.5, while Thomas tallied 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds a game, setting Lobo standards for freshmen. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. [99] Robbins finished his career with the Lobo record for best career free throw percentage, third best three-point shooting percentage, and second most minutes played, having started all 133 games of his career. Against four-seed Louisville, the Lobos took an early lead, fell behind by 15, then battled back to within two late in the game. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. [142][148] They won 12 of 13 after Granger returned, however, winning the MWC tournament final over #15 Utah and receiving a 12-seed in the NCAA tournament. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. [30] A week later the Lobos beat #5 Wyoming at The Pit, pushing them to 143 and earning a #19 ranking, their first appearance in the polls since Lobogate. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. [43] After a string of road losses, the Lobos recovered to win six of seven and secure the WAC championship in a strong season for the league when five of eight teams were ranked at some point. Feb. 28Whatever happens next week in Las Vegas at the Mountain West Tournament and beyond, Lobo seniors Morris Udeze and Jaelen House made sure the final regular season impression their fans would have of them in the Pit would be a memorable one. [226] In 1999, Roberts was inducted into the University of New Mexico Athletic Hall of Honor by the Alumni Lettermen's Association and received the Distinguished Service Award. At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. In 197273, the Lobos raced out to a 90 record, including road wins at Oregon State and eventual Southwest Conference champion Texas Tech, leading to their first appearance in the national rankings in nearly four years. [154] Under McKay, J.R. Giddens had frequently missed games due to disciplinary problems. 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. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [155][156] Six other players averaged between seven and ten points as balanced scoring became a hallmark of Lobo squads under Alford. Mar. 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. Aher Uguak, Damien Jefferson and Vance Jackson all formerly of the UNM program that boasts its players are "Lobos for Life" are each in this week's round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament, as are former assistant coaches Terrence Rencher and Alan Huss. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. [124] The Lobos were 213 and back at #11 when they lost at #19 TCU, at #5 Utah, and had a team record 41-game home-winning streak ended by BYU. [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. [212][219], At the start of each half during Lobo games at The Pit, fans continue to stand and clap their hands until both teams score a basket, adding pressure on teams that struggle to score for long stretches. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. 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. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. 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. Fran Fraschilla coached at New Mexico for three seasons, compiling a 5541 (.572) record with three NIT appearances. The Lobos stood at 72 after losing to #10 Syracuse, then rattled off 14 straight wins, including a home-and-away sweep of #9 UNLV, pushing them into the national rankings and eventually into the top ten. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. 2-Rob Robbins. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. [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]. [49] His defensive prowess made him an eight-time recipient of NBA All-Defensive Team honors, as well as the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1987. 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. 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. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. 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. Virginia scored the last eight points of the game to take the lead, and the Lobos missed three shots at tying the game in the last 12 seconds, finishing the season at 238. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. 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. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. [55] The team frequently slowed their games to a crawl, with several league games ending with both teams scoring under 50 points, such as a win at Wyoming, 4038. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [55], Before the 197778 season, Ellenberger installed what he called the "Equal Opportunity Motion Offense", a run-and-gun attack emphasizing picks and passing as players rotate through each position, taking advantage of his versatile, athletic lineup. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. [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. Shields scored 1,837 points. [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. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. 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. 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. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. 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]. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. They went to the NIT and beat South Florida before losing at eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing 1814. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. [104] The team had relied heavily on three-point shooting, hoisting over 100 more attempts than in any previous season, making 39%. [192][193]It was also later revealed that UNM basketball players were also at the party after a 22 point loss to Nevada, after they had taken a charter flight that night. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. 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