Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. Alan Dolensky and Smith remain the top two on the list, while Garrett is now tied for fourth. 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. Alford was again named MWC Coach of the Year, and Gary was All-MWC. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. [63] Bridgers had been replaced as AD the year before by John Koenig, who did not believe Colson could take the Lobos to the next level. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. Still smarting after last weekend's buzzer-beating loss to San Diego State in a sold-out Pit, the Lobos (20-9, 7-9) are fighting for survival heading into the final two games of the regular . So all time UNM team with NM players. 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. [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. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. [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. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. Brown is now head basketball coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque. [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. 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. Greene returned to average 21 points and six rebounds a game, while Scarborough added 19 points and six assists. 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. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. [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. 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. His former players included future National Basketball . Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. 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. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. Lobo, who played at UConn from 1991-95, was at a pre-draft camp for WNBA players and she didn't have childcare for her six-month-old daughter. 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. His cause of death has not been revealed but Scarborough . [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. They got into foul trouble and could not stop George Washington's strong inside game, falling in an upset and finishing the season 247. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. 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. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. 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. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. Shields scored 1,837 points. [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. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. [106] White was named All-WAC and Bliss was WAC Coach of the Year; Brown was named All-WAC and WAC Player of the Year. [19][20] The Lobos reached #3 with an 111 record but then lost four straight and fell out of the rankings. Student. The university established basketball as a varsity sport in 1899 and began competing with regional colleges after establishing an athletics department in 1920. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [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. 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 . [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. This list may not reflect recent changes. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [231], The Lobos have compiled a 1611 record in MWC tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship four times. The success of the program continued after King departed, winning WAC titles in 1974, 1978, and 1994, winning the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996, and regularly earning post-season tournament bids. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. 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. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. [203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. Media Guide 201314, p.91. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. [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. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. [59] In July 1981, however, he was convicted by a state District Court on 21 of 22 counts of fraud and submitting false public vouchers. 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. [37][64] He then became the lead assistant for Bobby Knight at Indiana for ten seasons, from 1990 to 2000,[34] and later coached in the NBA and WNBA. [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 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. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. 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. SF-Mike Winters. 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. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. The Lobos jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. [203] Contributing to the intimidating environment for visitors is the mile high elevation of The Pit,[199] emphasized to visiting teams with a message along the wall of the tunnel from the locker rooms down to the playing floor saying, "Welcome to the legendary Pit, a mile high and louder than"[204], The Pit has garnered praise as one of the top venues in college basketball from sports reporters, announcers, and opposing coaches. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. 6 Nevada in The Pit. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. 22 Wyoming. [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. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. 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]. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. [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. Two road losses made them settle for a share of the regular season MWC title, but they again beat ranked SDSU and UNLV to secure the conference tournament championship, the first time they won both titles in a season. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. 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. [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. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. [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. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. The Lobos again relied on three-point shooting, attempting the most threes in school history while making nearly ten a game, leading the WAC. 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. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. Unfazed, Long scored 22, Shields had 17, and bench reserves added 33 points as the Lobos won handily. [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. Media Guide 201213, p.120. 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 Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. The 2020-2021 season was completely played out of New Mexico. Here is my list. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. 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. 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 When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. 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. [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. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. [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. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. [177] In the interim, Snell announced he was declaring for the NBA draft. [23] He finished with career averages of 19.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, and his 23 double-doubles in 196970 still stands as the Lobo season record. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. [220] The student section in The Pit, Section 26, is particularly noteworthy for the antics of its raucous fans, taunting and intimidating opposing players, often with personal remarks, and offering enticing visuals for television broadcasters: They chant, jump up and down in unison, shake newspapers and signs to make noise and create distractions, and some dress in costumes and body paint. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. His first team went 169, the best Lobo record in 17 years. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. 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. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. [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. [35], The "Lobogate" scandal involved forged academic transcripts, payments made for bogus Junior College credits, and other devices to attain eligibility for players who lacked academic credentials. 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. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. [110][111] Bliss stated, "[a]s a coach, I have never compromised more of my offensive principles than while coaching Greg Brown. 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. 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. PF-Kenny Thomas. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. [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. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. [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. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. 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. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. 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. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. 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. [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. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. Fraschilla felt he had his system and recruits in place going into the 200102 season, and Lobo fans were eager for the team to return to the NCAA tournament. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. [106] They then faced six-seed Louisville in a closely contested game that went down to the final play. Feb. 28Whatever happens next week in Las Vegas at the Mountain West Tournament and beyond, Lobo seniors Morris Udeze and Jaelen House made sure the final regular season impression their fans would have of them in the Pit would be a memorable one. [116] They later lost at #5 Arizona but beat undefeated, #3 Utah as Olney hit two three-pointers in the final moments, including the game winner at the buzzer. [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. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. 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