[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. 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. All four Smith, Thomas, Long, and Shields were on the 199697 Lobo squad. [183] Williams averaged 16 points and five assists, and Kirk added 13 points and nine rebounds. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. [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. [87] In the end, fans wanted more than Colson had managed to achieve, and despite the respect he had earned for rebuilding the program, the disappointment of failing to reach the NCAA tournament fueled support for a change. The Lobos again returned to the NIT, beating Pepperdine and Oregon before losing in the quarter-finals to Ohio State, a team they had beaten earlier in the season, finishing with a 2214 record. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. March 1, 2003. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. Colson's supporters pointed to the strong recruiting class he had coming in, arguing that his best teams were ahead of him, as well as to the integrity and academic success forged by Colson. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. 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. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders B Cameron Bairstow Nick Banyard Carlton Bragg Jr. Don Brkovich Greg Brown (basketball, born 1972) Johnny Brown (basketball) C David Chiotti Michael Cooper D Mel Daniels Curtis Dennis Troy DeVries Ruben Douglas E Arthur Edwards (basketball) F Daniel Faris Don Ford Kavossy Franklin G Dairese Gary 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. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. [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. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. [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. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. Both had close friends and long-time teammates still on the Lobo roster. Starting center Greg "Stretch" Howard was ineligible due to an NCAA rule disallowing transfers to play in postseason games; without his 14 points and 10 rebounds a game, the Lobos' balanced attack withered, and Nelson was their only consistent offense. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [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. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. [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. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . This list may not reflect recent changes. Greene completed his career as the only Lobo ever to surpass 1,500 points, 600 rebounds, 300 assists, and 200 steals, averaging 16 points and six rebounds a game as a Lobo. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [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. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. [55] [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. In addition, former Lobo men's basketball director of operations and current associate AD at UNM, Ryan Berryman, will serve as the team's assistant general manager. 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. PG- Greg Brown. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. 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. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [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. [129] He was selected as the 22nd pick in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft by Houston and played for 11 seasons in the NBA.[130]. Flipboard. [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. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). 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 . Petie Gibson. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. 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 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) While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. [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. The Lobos climbed to #16 with a 120 start, with a win over #19 Connecticut, before losing to NCAA tournament-bound South Dakota State; they won at #8 Cincinnati then lost at St Louis, which later reached #13. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. [151] The 200607 team featured talented Kansas transfer J. R. Giddens, who led the team with 16 points a game, but discipline problems limited his playing time. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. Topic starter. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. Coach King died on December10, 2004. Elliott had an opportunity to put Arizona in the lead with a three-pointer with seconds remaining, but Greene blocked the shot to seal the win, the only time the Lobos have beaten a #1-ranked opponent. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . 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. [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. Lobo said she was surprised . The success of the program continued after King departed, winning WAC titles in 1974, 1978, and 1994, winning the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996, and regularly earning post-season tournament bids. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. 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 Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. His first team went 169, the best Lobo record in 17 years. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [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. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. [155][160] Versatile JC transfer Darington Hobson joined lone senior Roman Martinez, junior Dairese Gary, and eight sophomores and freshmen. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. 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 Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. Early New Mexico basketball teams played in what became known as the Old Wooden Gym, where the walls were the out-of-bounds markers. The Lobos jumped out to a 120 start with wins over #25 Cal and #16 Texas A&M, vaulting to #12 in the national rankings. 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. 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. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. [2][3][4] The Pit opened in 1966 and the Lobos have been dominant playing there, winning over 80 percent of their games, while regularly placing among national leaders in attendance. But not to all former Lobos. So all time UNM team with NM players. Utah would go on to reach the Final Four and lose to Kentucky in the national championship game. "Bob King Court" was dedicated at formal ceremonies on December1, 1992, the 26th anniversary of the opening of The Pit. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. He played professionally for eight seasons then coached in the NBA for eight more before joining Alford at Iowa. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. [107] Brown averaged 19.3 points a game, scoring over 30 four times, often in pivotal games, with a season-best 42; junior Marlow White averaged 17, senior Notch Neves 13, and promising freshman Charles Smith added over ten a game. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. Former University of Kansas and New Mexico Lobos basketball player Gethro Muscadin has died from injuries sustained in a one-car crash during the early-morning hours of Dec. 30, 2021.. [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. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. 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. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. 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. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. They got into foul trouble and could not stop George Washington's strong inside game, falling in an upset and finishing the season 247. [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. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. The Lobos stood at 7-2 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. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [128] Thomas was named All-WAC for the third time and finished his career as the second leading scorer and top rebounder in Lobo history. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. [158], The 200809 Lobos mixed four veterans with young Alford recruits and were picked in the preseason to finish fifth in the MWC. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. There were a multitude of reasons for this. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. His former players included future National Basketball . Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,76,78,89. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. [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. [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. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. [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. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. 6 Nevada in The Pit. 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. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. [23] He averaged 16 points and five rebounds a game as a Lobo, also leading the team in assists and steals. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. [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. The program thrived, and Ellenberger became a local celebrity, restaurateur, and man-about-town, earning the nickname "Stormin' Norman" for his flashy attire and fiery coaching style.[35][36][37][38][39]. by Frank Mercogliano. The Lobos won their fourth WAC championship with a 131 league record, losing only at ranked Utah, and entered the NCAA tournament ranked #5 and seeded second in the West Regional, with the opportunity to play in The Pit for the regional final with a win. 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