[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. [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. 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. The Lobos stood at 72 after losing to #10 Syracuse, then rattled off 14 straight wins, including a home-and-away sweep of #9 UNLV, pushing them into the national rankings and eventually into the top ten. 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. [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. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. Shields scored 1,837 points. [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. They then won 12 of 13, including a win over #6 San Diego State to knot the MWC race, but they lost the title showdown at SDSU after squandering a large lead. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. [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. They entered the tournament 233 and ranked #6. [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. [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. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. "Bob King Court" was dedicated at formal ceremonies on December1, 1992, the 26th anniversary of the opening of The Pit. [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. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. 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]. [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. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. [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. They lost four straight early in the year, then won their next five; they lost seven of nine, but won their last seven regular season games; they carried that momentum into the NIT and reached its Final Four. 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. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. The Lobos stood at 7-2 after losing to #10 Syracuse, then rattled off 14 straight wins, including a home-and-away sweep of #9 UNLV, pushing them into the national rankings and eventually into the top ten. They went to the NIT and beat South Florida before losing at eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing 1814. [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. Brown is now head basketball coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. [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. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. 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. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. The Lobos climbed to #16 with a 120 start, with a win over #19 Connecticut, before losing to NCAA tournament-bound South Dakota State; they won at #8 Cincinnati then lost at St Louis, which later reached #13. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. 22 San Diego State (22-5, 13-2 . [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. [191] He was dismissed from the team. Under Norm Ellenberger, the Lobos won WAC championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiled an overall record of 13462 (.684). They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. Former University of Kansas and New Mexico Lobos basketball player Gethro Muscadin has died from injuries sustained in a one-car crash during the early-morning hours of Dec. 30, 2021.. 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. [102] Banks was named All-WAC and finished as Lobo career leader (now second) in three-point percentage. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. Colson inherited a program under NCAA sanctions, with only three players remaining on scholarship. 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. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. 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. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. [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. 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. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. 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). [23], The 200910 Lobos were again a young squad picked to finish fifth in the MWC in preseason polls. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. March 1, 2003. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. Here is my list. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. Former WNBA basketball player and olympian Rebecca Lobo is seen analyzing the game between UConn and UCLA in a semifinal for the Albany Regional of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship at the Times Union Center on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union) Lori Van Buren / Albany Times Union Show More Show Less 3 of 10 Top 5 New Mexico Lobos basketball players of all time - BVM Sports Top 5 New Mexico Lobos basketball players of all time Before becoming a two-time ABA MVP, Mel Daniels had three stellar seasons with the New Mexico Lobos in the 1960s. Thomas had 15 points and eight rebounds, sealing the win with a pair of late free throws, while Long added 14 points and nine boards. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [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. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. [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. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. 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. 2-Rob Robbins. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. [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. [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. 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. William C. Dowling, Confessions of a Spoilsport: My Life and Hard Times Fighting Sports Corruption at an Old Eastern University (2007). [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]. Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. Gibson later taught in the Albuquerque Public School system for more than three decades, gaining recognition as a mentor and role model, and he was named to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. [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. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). On April 11, 2017, Paul Weir was named head coach of the Lobos. That means over three thousand players. His first team went 169, the best Lobo record in 17 years. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. 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. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. [55] [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. The 2020-2021 season was completely played out of New Mexico. 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. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. [210] Luxury suites and club seats were added, along with digital video boards, expanded concourses, additional restrooms and concession stands, and upgraded training facilities,[46] while preserving the historic character of the building. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. Student-athletes from both men's and women's squads participate and sign autographs for fans, and the event is used to attract recruits invited to attend. Coach King died on December10, 2004. [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. 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. 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. No players found. [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. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. [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. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. [19][20] The Lobos reached #3 with an 111 record but then lost four straight and fell out of the rankings. [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. [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 [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 four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. 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. In 197273, the Lobos raced out to a 90 record, including road wins at Oregon State and eventual Southwest Conference champion Texas Tech, leading to their first appearance in the national rankings in nearly four years. The Lobos dropped their first two MWC games but then reeled off 15 straight wins their second longest winning streak ever[162] sweeping #10 BYU. Starting center Greg "Stretch" Howard was ineligible due to an NCAA rule disallowing transfers to play in postseason games; without his 14 points and 10 rebounds a game, the Lobos' balanced attack withered, and Nelson was their only consistent offense. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. 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. His former players included future National Basketball . Long scored 1,840 points. 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. 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. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. 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. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. [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. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. Greene returned to average 21 points and six rebounds a game, while Scarborough added 19 points and six assists. [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. [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. 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. Forward Johnny Brown turned in an All-WAC performance, but the other inside players were young, and the loss of Greene left a hole in the backcourt. They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. [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. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. Long averaged 23.9 points a game both his junior and senior seasons, earning all-WAC honors both seasons and all-American recognition in 1971. 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)". [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. [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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