The Lobos swept #8 New Mexico State, with Gibson hitting a memorable last-second shot in the latter game, leading to a brief return to the national rankings. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. [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. 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. 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. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. [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. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. The highlight of the season was a 75-66 win over No. This list may not reflect recent changes. [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. Smith led with 20 points, but the rest of the team shot a combined 29%, including 18% from three-point range. They rode the momentum into the WAC tournament championship game and beat the Utes behind a dominant 30-point, 17-rebound performance by Thomas, earning their tenth straight win and a berth in the NCAA tournament. Lobo said she was surprised . [169] The Lobos went to the NIT and beat UTEP before losing at Alabama, finishing 2213. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. [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. 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. King had an immediate impact on the program. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. 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. [6][11] For many years, Johnson Gym was the most prominent feature of the UNM campus for those driving along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, part of historic U.S. Route 66. 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. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [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. Media Guide 201314, p.79. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. Despite the scandal, Ellenberger managed to remain popular in Albuquerque, running a nightclub, appearing in TV commercials, and coaching the city's Continental Basketball Association team some fans even wanted him to be rehired as Lobo coach. They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Media Guide 201213, p.120. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . SF-Mike Winters. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. Media Guide 201314, p.99. Gordon had 21 points and 14 rebounds, but the team shot poorly from three-point range and could not overcome the deficit, finishing the season 287. [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. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. Gordon became a dominating inside presence in 201112, averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds, registering 19 double-doubles, and setting the Lobo season record for rebounds. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. 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. [110][111] Bliss stated, "[a]s a coach, I have never compromised more of my offensive principles than while coaching Greg Brown. 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. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. 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 . [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. Lobo starred for the Huskies when they won a national championship in 1995 following an undefeated season and was also an Olympic gold medalist for Team USA in 1996. Under Norm Ellenberger, the Lobos won WAC championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiled an overall record of 13462 (.684). Will Webber. 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]. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. [127] Attendance at The Pit remained in the top ten nationally during the Bliss years, finishing sixth in the nation twice and reaching its highest season average ever in 199798 at 17,625 per game. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [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. [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. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [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. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. The early departure of Hobson left the Lobos with just one senior again in 201011: Gary led with 14 points and 5.5 assists a game, carrying the young team at times. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. 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. He was named the first ABA Rookie of the Year in 1968, ABA Most Valuable Player in 1969 and 1971, and he led the Indiana Pacers to three ABA championships.[24]. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. Media Guide 201314, p.71. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. [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. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. Renovations completed in 2010 added space and state-of-the-art amenities for fans and players. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. Media Guide 201314, p.79. They received a seven-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Stanford. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [155][156] Six other players averaged between seven and ten points as balanced scoring became a hallmark of Lobo squads under Alford. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. [46] First-year Athletic Director Paul Krebs announced before the end of the season that McKay would not return for the following season. [133][138] The Lobos started the season 122, with an overtime win at Sweet 16-bound Gonzaga, but a blowout loss at #1 Stanford began a 16 slump, including several poor road performances. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. [26] New Mexico State hired Lou Henson as head coach in 1966, and like the Lobos under King, in his second season the Aggies began achieving national rankings and post-season tournament appearances. [155][178] Snell was selected by Chicago with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA draft. 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 were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. [88] Colson's teams had gone 10762 (.633) in his last five seasons, but his failure to win the conference or to make the NCAA tournament were common criticisms. [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. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. [7] In 1928 Coach Roy Johnson organized construction of Carlisle Gymnasium, seating about 1,500 spectators with later additions doubling that figure, and in 1957 Johnson Gymnasium opened, with a capacity of 7,800. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. [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. 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. [17][197], Attendance at Lobo games in The Pit has consistently been among the national leaders in college basketball, averaging over 15,400 fans per game since it opened. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. [12][17] In the 196566 season, Daniels averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds a game, and the Lobos raced out to an 111 record after beating #7BYU. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. The inconsistent squad started 55 but then stunned 21-point favorite, #2 Arizona in Tucson, the highest ranked opponent the Lobos had beaten on the road since 1966. Ellenberger began relying heavily on recruiting Junior College (JC) transfers, a tactic that would lead to his best season as Lobo coach but later to his downfall. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next 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. 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. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. [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. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. 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. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. [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. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. [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. [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. Scott is the Lobo career leader in FG percentage, at .622 (198285). In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. 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 He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. 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. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. 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. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. 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 Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. 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. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. 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. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. PG- Greg Brown. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. He remains the Lobo career leader in blocks and blocks per game; second in career field goals made; and the only Lobo to record a triple-double, doing so twice. [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. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. 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]. [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. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. Harge later had a successful career in the ABA. 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 compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,87. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. Smith led in scoring for the third straight season, averaging 17.5 a game, while Shields scored 15.5, and Thomas added 14 points and seven rebounds a game. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. That means over three thousand players. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. 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. 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. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. [191] He was dismissed from the team. 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. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. [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. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. 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. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. [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]. [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. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. 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