In addition to Daniels, other prominent players produced by the Lobo program include five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper, three-time NBA champion Luc Longley, NBA all-star Danny Granger, and Kenny Thomas. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. [94] Thomas finished his career with over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds, one of two Lobos to accomplish that in just two seasons.[95]. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . They finished the season with an 6-16 record. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. [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. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. 6 Nevada in The Pit. [231], The Lobos have compiled a 1611 record in MWC tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship four times. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. ", coupled with a hand gesture emulating a wolf. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. [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. 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. Pitino. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. Elliott had an opportunity to put Arizona in the lead with a three-pointer with seconds remaining, but Greene blocked the shot to seal the win, the only time the Lobos have beaten a #1-ranked opponent. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. 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. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. [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. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [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. [155][160] Versatile JC transfer Darington Hobson joined lone senior Roman Martinez, junior Dairese Gary, and eight sophomores and freshmen. 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. 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. [104] The team had relied heavily on three-point shooting, hoisting over 100 more attempts than in any previous season, making 39%. [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. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. But not to all former Lobos. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. The Lobos had only two winning seasons from 1947 to 1962, compiling a 113252 (.310) record, including a dismal 42149 (.220) during the last eight years. [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. 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. The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. The Lobos again relied on three-point shooting, attempting the most threes in school history while making nearly ten a game, leading the WAC. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. [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. [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. 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. [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. [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. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. 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]. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. Colson inherited a program under NCAA sanctions, with only three players remaining on scholarship. [155][178] Snell was selected by Chicago with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA draft. 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. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. [116] Smith averaged 19.5 points a game and Shields added 14.5, while Thomas tallied 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds a game, setting Lobo standards for freshmen. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. [106] They then faced six-seed Louisville in a closely contested game that went down to the final play. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. 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. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. 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. The Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. Media Guide 201314, p.71. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. [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. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. [18] The team began the 196667 season ranked 6th in the country and rose to #5 before winning at #2UTEP, the defending national champion and highest-ranked team New Mexico had ever beaten at that point. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. [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. [7][17], University Arena opened in 1966 but was soon nicknamed "The Pit" due to its innovative subterranean design, with the playing floor 37 feet below street level. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. 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]. 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. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. 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. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. UNM played their "home" games at various venues outside of New Mexico due to the restrictions against sports competitions from COVID-19 in New Mexico. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. So all time UNM team with NM players. [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. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. 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. He was head coach of the University of New Mexico Lobo basketball team from 1972 to 1979, winning Western Athletic Conference championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiling an overall record of 134-62 (.684). Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. The selection committee granted the WAC three spots in the field, but the Lobos were left out, a disappointment that would linger through the following season. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. 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. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. [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. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. 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. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. [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. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. 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 . [226] In 1999, Roberts was inducted into the University of New Mexico Athletic Hall of Honor by the Alumni Lettermen's Association and received the Distinguished Service Award. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. 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. Scott is the Lobo career leader in FG percentage, at .622 (198285). The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. [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. 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. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). 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 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. 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. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. 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. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). 22 San Diego State (22-5, 13-2 . Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. [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. 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. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. 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. 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. 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. "[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. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. [46] They rebounded to reach the final of the WAC tournament before losing at UNLV but still received a four-seed in the NCAA tournament. [161] Martinez added 14 points and six rebounds a game, and Gary 13 points and four assists. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. by Frank Mercogliano. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. [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. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. [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. [55] [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. [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. 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. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. 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. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. [222] Over the years it has evolved into a family-like atmosphere held during the evening, including player introductions, practice drills and scrimmages, three-point shooting and slam dunk contests, and other festivities. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. [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. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [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. Will Webber. 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. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. Lobo said she was surprised . 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. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Fran Fraschilla coached at New Mexico for three seasons, compiling a 5541 (.572) record with three NIT appearances. "[198] Many fans were disappointed and outraged when Roberts was dismissed by KKOB in 2008. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. [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 finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. [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 highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. They battled to within five points in the second half but could not overcome their poor start. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. [35] A memorable highlight of the season was the first game in a brief but intense rivalry with UNLV before the teams were in the same conference. 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. [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. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. [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. 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