Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . [110][111] Bliss stated, "[a]s a coach, I have never compromised more of my offensive principles than while coaching Greg Brown. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. [74] The Lobos beat a good Arizona team before losing a close game to #1 Georgetown, led by Patrick Ewing, the first time the Lobos had faced a top-ranked opponent. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. Lamont Long averaged 18.7 points a game to lead the league and earn All-MWC honors, finishing his career as the third leading scorer in Lobo history, three points ahead of former teammate Shields.[137]. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. [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 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. 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. 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. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. Hosting #18 Gonzaga, Douglas missed a pair of free throws to send the game into overtime, and the Lobos lost; point guard Marlon Parmer ripped teammates in the locker room, beginning a string of problems on court and off. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. 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. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. The Lobos averaged 63.7 ppg, their lowest output since 195859, while holding opponents to 59.2 ppg, the lowest since Bob King's early years. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. [227] Roberts was also inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame.[228]. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Rusty Mitchell, who coached men's gymnastics at The University of New Mexico from 1966-99, passed away over the weekend at the age of 80. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. Mar. [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. [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 jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. Colson later stated that he felt tremendous pressure to push the rules, and knew other coaches who were doing so and succeeding, but his personal integrity kept him from doing so, an attitude appreciated by his players. Olney added 15 a game while shooting a Lobo record .513 from three-point range, as the team set the Lobo record for threes in a season. [40] They fell into a 610 slide, however, including 19 on the road, a chronic weakness of the Lobos under Colson, whose teams compiled a 2465 record in road games. [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. [163] The Lobos finished the season 296, their second-best record ever. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. Fran Fraschilla coached at New Mexico for three seasons, compiling a 5541 (.572) record with three NIT appearances. [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. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. 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 . Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. Alan Dolensky and Smith remain the top two on the list, while Garrett is now tied for fourth. [203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. [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. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. 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. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. [106] They then faced six-seed Louisville in a closely contested game that went down to the final play. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. [179][180] Neal played for Bobby Cremins at Georgia Tech, earning All-ACC honors as he set the conference record for assists in a season. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. "Bob King Court" was dedicated at formal ceremonies on December1, 1992, the 26th anniversary of the opening of The Pit. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. 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. Colson said the popularity and continued presence of Ellenberger during his early years were unnerving and that he sometimes felt in competition with the former coach. 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)". But eventually that college career came to an end and it . [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. 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. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 Ira Harge. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. [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. Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday night. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. [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). [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. [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. This list may not reflect recent changes. [172] They dropped a pair of league games but then won seven straight, winning at #13 San Diego State and trouncing #11 UNLV to take the league lead and climb into the national rankings at #18. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. Pitino. [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. Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represents the University of New Mexico, competing in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. [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. 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. Will Webber. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. PG- Greg Brown. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. They began their WAC schedule with losses at Utah and BYU but rebounded to win eight of their next nine. Ellenberger was well-respected as a teacher of defense,[34][39] and he was a frequent participant in basketball coaching camps and workshops, where he became friends with UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. 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. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. 22 Wyoming. 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. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. The team began the season 83 but struggled away from The Pit, losing its first seven road games. 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. 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. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. [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. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. 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. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. [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. [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. Renovations completed in 2010 added space and state-of-the-art amenities for fans and players. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. Media Guide 201213, p.120. [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. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. [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]. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. 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. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. He became the fourth leading scorer in school history at the time in just two seasons, set single season records for total points, season points per game (24.0), career points per game (21.9), and he scored a still-school record 50 points in a single game. [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 day before the NCAA tournament began, UNM announced a 10-year contract extension with Alford; 10 days later, he resigned to take the head coaching position at UCLA. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. On April 11, 2017, Paul Weir was named head coach of the Lobos. A cause of death was not made public. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. Richard Pitino has been hired as the next head coach of the New Mexico men's basketball program less than 24 hours after Minnesota announced his firing, the program announced on Tuesday. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. [68] The callow Lobo squad led for much of the game, encouraged by a delirious crowd at The Pit. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. Shields scored 1,837 points. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. Here is my list. The current head coach is Richard Pitino Both men's and women's teams play in The Pit, formally known as Dreamstyle Arena, built in 1966. 2-Rob Robbins. They led the WAC in overall winning percentage over the 17-season span from 1962 to 1979, posting a won-loss record of 328161 (.671). [119] He was again named All-WAC and finished as the leading scorer in Lobo history, with 1,993 points, and the leader in field goals made, having started every game of his career. C-Daniel Santiago. Media Guide 201314, p.99. [12][28] They swept their regular season match-ups against New Mexico State, with both teams ranked in the top ten at the time of their second game. 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. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. 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]. "[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. [191] He was dismissed from the team. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. 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. [204] Rick Majerus, who compiled a 511 record against the Lobos at The Pit, tying him with Don Haskins for most wins by a visiting coach, noted the intensity and dedication of Lobo fans and their knowledge of the game,[207][208] The Pit hosted the 1983 NCAA Final Four, the last time the event was held on a college campus. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. 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. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. The team tallied early wins over UCLA, Ohio State, and at Texas before hosting #1 Arizona, led by All-Americans Sean Elliott and Steve Kerr. Lobo said she was surprised . Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. [2][46] The Lobos finished in the top five nationally in attendance 16 times in their first 20 years at The Pit, reaching second five times, and they were in the top ten all but one season through 2002. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. [164] Martinez was honored as an Academic All-American and received the NCAA Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award for outstanding character, leadership, integrity, and talent.[165][166]. [90] Knight recommended Bliss, who had been his assistant at Army and Indiana before serving as head coach at Oklahoma and SMU. [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. Topic starter. [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. 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. 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 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. [105] A pair of upset losses prevented them from catching the #9 Utes and #21 Cougars, who were tied atop the league at 141 late in the season. No players found. [172] The Lobos' strength of schedule powered them to a #2 RPI ranking, and they won a program-record 15 games away from The Pit. [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 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. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. [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. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. The team went on a 410 slide starting with a blowout loss at home to Utah, after which Parmer was dismissed, and culminating with forward Patrick Dennehy shoving teammates and walking off the court during a loss at Air Force. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. The Lobos became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. [119] Granger was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft and has placed among league leaders in scoring and been named an All-Star during his career. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. PF-Kenny Thomas. [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. [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. 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