[203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. Shields scored 1,837 points. Virginia scored the last eight points of the game to take the lead, and the Lobos missed three shots at tying the game in the last 12 seconds, finishing the season at 238. Will Webber. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. 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. [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. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. 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. Topic starter. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. They were ranked in the top ten for much of the 196768 season, peaking at #4, and they were in the top 20 most of the following season. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. 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. [68] The callow Lobo squad led for much of the game, encouraged by a delirious crowd at The Pit. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. [23], The 200910 Lobos were again a young squad picked to finish fifth in the MWC in preseason polls. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. 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. Misfortune turned to tragedy with the murder of former Lobo Patrick Dennehy leading to a scandal at Baylor implicating Dave Bliss and the suicide of Lobo transfer Billy Feeney. [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. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. [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. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. [43] After a string of road losses, the Lobos recovered to win six of seven and secure the WAC championship in a strong season for the league when five of eight teams were ranked at some point. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. His teams won twenty or more games and reached post-season tournaments in ten of his 11 seasons, and he coached the four leading scorers in Lobo history. [60][63] In 1986, former rival and longtime friend Don Haskins hired Ellenberger as his lead assistant at UTEP, where he would coach for four years. [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. [14] Harge averaged 18.8 points and 11.8 rebounds a game during his two seasons at UNM and was selected in the second round of the 1964 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. [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 Lobos won the WAC regular season championship in 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, and 1994, and they won the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996. [141] After several coaches were discussed as candidates, some turning down offers, McKay was hired in a late night surprise and was not a popular choice among Lobo fans. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. The Pittsburgh Steelers . [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. Kirk led with 22 points and 12 rebounds, but the team shot poorly and trailed most of the game as the Crimson answered Lobo runs with timely three-pointers to seal the upset. The official name of the facilities became Dreamstyle Arena and Dreamstyle Stadium. [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. 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. Senior Ruben Douglas was the lone offensive threat and became the only Lobo ever to lead the nation in scoring, averaging 28 points a game. 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. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. 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. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. [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. 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. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. [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. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. [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 following season, 196364, the Lobos won their first WAC championship, led by Ira Harge, who King had recruited from a junior college in Iowa. 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 . Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . [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. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. 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. [138][142] His father played at UNM for Bob King, but McKay had only coached for brief stints at Portland State, Colorado State, and Oregon State, with an 8389 career record. "[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. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. [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. 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. No players found. [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]. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. 2-Rob Robbins. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. They received a seven-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Stanford. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. 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 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. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. [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. [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. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [223], Sportscaster Mike Roberts was the "Voice of the Lobos" on KKOB radio in Albuquerque from 1966 to 2008, becoming an icon among Lobo fans. 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. [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. [66] Harrison and his players gained fan appreciation for persevering under difficult circumstances, but he served primarily as a caretaker until a new head coach was named. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 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. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. [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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. Thomas tallied 1,931 points and 1,032 rebounds in his career, the first player in WAC history with over 1,800 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 blocked shots. The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [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. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. 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. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. 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. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. 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. 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. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. Ira Harge. Against four-seed Louisville, the Lobos took an early lead, fell behind by 15, then battled back to within two late in the game. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. Smith led with 20 points, but the rest of the team shot a combined 29%, including 18% from three-point range. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. 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. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. Shields again led with 19 points. 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. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. [98] Longley was the seventh player selected in the 1991 NBA draft, by Minnesota, and he went on to win three NBA championships as a starter for the Chicago Bulls (199698). 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. [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. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. Due to the success of King's first three seasons, attendance at Johnson Gym more than doubled, and plans to build a larger arena began to take shape. [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. 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. [22] Gibson compiled career averages of over 11 points and seven assists per game, still holding UNM records for career assists per game and four other assists categories.[31][32]. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. Alan Dolensky and Smith remain the top two on the list, while Garrett is now tied for fourth. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. 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. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. 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. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. [46] First-year Athletic Director Paul Krebs announced before the end of the season that McKay would not return for the following season. PG- Greg Brown. [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. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. [155][160] Versatile JC transfer Darington Hobson joined lone senior Roman Martinez, junior Dairese Gary, and eight sophomores and freshmen. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. Scott is the Lobo career leader in FG percentage, at .622 (198285). 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [150] Versatile senior guard Mark Walters led the team with 16 points a game, but after winning four straight to build a 169 record, they lost four of five to finish 1713 and did not receive a post-season bid. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. [23] He was selected as the ninth pick overall in the 1967 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but he chose to play in the fledgling American Basketball Association (ABA), becoming one of its greatest all-time players. [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. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. [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. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. Four-year starting PG Phil Smith led those early teams, averaging 14 points, six assists, and two steals per game over his career, setting then-records for highest scoring freshman, most steals in a season, and most career assists. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. 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. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. 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. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. [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. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. They went to the NIT and beat South Florida before losing at eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing 1814. In the 2018-2019 season, Weir was reliant on four transfers from both Division 1 programs or junior college transfers, as well as returning senior Anthony Mathis. 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)". [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. [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. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. 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. The most renowned enduring feature of the Lobo basketball program is its home venue, known as "The Pit", recognized as one of the best college basketball arenas in the country. [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. They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. [102] Banks was named All-WAC and finished as Lobo career leader (now second) in three-point percentage. 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. [154][173][174] Williams, Snell, and center Alex Kirk led a balanced attack with seven players leading the team in scoring in individual games. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. Petie Gibson. [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. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [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. 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. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. [29][45] Attendance at The Pit surged to its best ever, a trend that would continue throughout the Ellenberger years, regularly earning placement among the top five in the nation. 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