[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. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. [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. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. 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. No players found. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. [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. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. [222] Over the years it has evolved into a family-like atmosphere held during the evening, including player introductions, practice drills and scrimmages, three-point shooting and slam dunk contests, and other festivities. Robbins led the nation in free throw shooting, making 93.5% of his attempts, including 52 in a row at one point, both school records. 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. Ira Harge. [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. [104] The team had relied heavily on three-point shooting, hoisting over 100 more attempts than in any previous season, making 39%. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,87. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. [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. But not to all former Lobos. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. Fraschilla inherited three returning starters, but the team was clearly heading into a rebuilding period after losing Thomas. Media Guide 201314, p.99. Stoking the popularity of Lobo basketball by this time was the success of two longtime rivals. [19][20] The Lobos reached #3 with an 111 record but then lost four straight and fell out of the rankings. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. Media Guide 201314, p.91. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. [218] During the 1980s, a popular chant among Lobo fans was "Everyone's a Lobo, Woof Woof Woof! [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. Ellenberger was fired on December 17, 1979, and the season continued with the remaining players not caught up in the scandal, along with several walk-ons. [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. 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 . 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. [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. [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. Here is my list. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. 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. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. In January 1976, #4 UNLV survived a scare from the underdog Lobos before a Pit-record crowd of 19,452, with fans overflowing onto the concourse and sitting in the stairways,[35][46][47] a game still lauded as one of the greatest and loudest ever in The Pit. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. 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. [181][182] Senior Cameron Bairstow had a breakout season, averaging 20 points and seven rebounds a game, achieving one of the best single-season improvements in school history. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. The Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. Tributes honoring her memory started forming on social. 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]. [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. 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 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. [109] The team was undefeated at home in conference and won a key road game at BYU to seal the league championship, led by a torrent of points from Brown. [55] While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. Long scored 1,840 points. 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. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. [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]. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. 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. 197374 Western Athletic Conference season Summary, Johnson had established the school record at 46 points earlier in the season before his 50-point performance, which broke the WAC conference single-game record and earned him the. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [35] The 197576 team improved to 1611 with a largely mercenary squad of JC transfers who would later quit the team before the end of the season. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. 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.. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. Petie Gibson. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. Lobo said she was surprised . Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. William C. Dowling, Confessions of a Spoilsport: My Life and Hard Times Fighting Sports Corruption at an Old Eastern University (2007). Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. Top 5 New Mexico Lobos basketball players of all time - BVM Sports Top 5 New Mexico Lobos basketball players of all time Before becoming a two-time ABA MVP, Mel Daniels had three stellar seasons with the New Mexico Lobos in the 1960s. [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. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. PG- Greg Brown. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. [154][173][174] Williams, Snell, and center Alex Kirk led a balanced attack with seven players leading the team in scoring in individual games. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. [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 won the WAC regular season championship in 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, and 1994, and they won the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996. [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. [74] The Lobos were 101 when they lost to #5 Wake Forest, and 142 when Granger suffered an injury and missed three games, all losses. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. [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]. The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. [68] The callow Lobo squad led for much of the game, encouraged by a delirious crowd at The Pit. [155][178] Snell was selected by Chicago with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA draft. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. For now, the Lobos have six returning scholarship players in guards Jeremiah Francis, Javonte Johnson and Saquan Singleton; and three forwards in Emmanuel Kuac, Rod Brown and Valdir Manuel. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Roberts noted the noise level in The Pit as a challenge for a broadcaster: "There were a lot of times when I knew I was calling the game because my lips were moving, but I couldn't hear a thing I said. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. This list may not reflect recent changes. Greene returned to average 21 points and six rebounds a game, while Scarborough added 19 points and six assists. Facing Butler in the first round, the Lobos were already without an injured Olney when Gibson suffered a concussion and broken finger; Thomas again spent the game in foul trouble. 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)". [74][157] The Lobos began the 200708 season 142 before losing four of six in league; they then won eight of nine to close out the regular season. So all time UNM team with NM players. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. 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. In 1931, Lobo athletic teams began competing in the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association, joining as a founding member along with other regional schools. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. [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. 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 [163] The Lobos finished the season 296, their second-best record ever. [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]. [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. 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. [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. [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. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. [210] Luxury suites and club seats were added, along with digital video boards, expanded concourses, additional restrooms and concession stands, and upgraded training facilities,[46] while preserving the historic character of the building. 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. As a player Alford had been a prolific scorer and two-time All-American at Indiana, winning a national championship, and earning an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. national team. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. [134][135], Before the 19992000 season, the Lobos and seven other teams left the WAC to form the Mountain West Conference (MWC). The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. 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. [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 official name of the facilities became Dreamstyle Arena and Dreamstyle Stadium. [231], The Lobos have compiled a 1611 record in MWC tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship four times. [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. [55][69] Despite the struggles of the team, attendance at The Pit actually improved in Colson's early years, remaining in the top four nationally.[46]. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. 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 "[198] Many fans were disappointed and outraged when Roberts was dismissed by KKOB in 2008. [35][87], Dave Bliss recorded the most wins as head coach in Lobo history, compiling a 246108 (.695) record, with seven NCAA tournament appearances and three trips to the NIT. 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. [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). [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. The NCAA investigation into the scandal found 34 violations of recruiting rules, and the Lobo program was placed on probation and banned from post-season appearances for three years. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. 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. 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. [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. 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. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. Under Norm Ellenberger, the Lobos won WAC championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiled an overall record of 13462 (.684). Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. by Frank Mercogliano. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [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. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [191] Also in January, JaQuan Lyle hosted a party at an Airbnb where two people were shot, one of which was a UNM female athlete. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. Shields again led with 19 points. 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. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. The Lobos beat both in The Pit in the final week, however, then upset BYU on the way to winning their first WAC tournament championship, and securing a trip to the NCAA tournament. [167] He was joined by UCLA transfer Drew Gordon, who averaged 13 points and 10.5 rebounds, and the program's most successful freshman class to date, including starter Kendall Williams who scored 12 points a game. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. 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. 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. [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. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. The Lobos jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. 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. The Lobos began the season 71, beating Cincinnati, which later reached #7, but losing to Massachusetts, later #13; they lost to Kansas, which peaked at #2, but beat Marquette. 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. 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