There were a multitude of reasons for this. C-Daniel Santiago. In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. [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 Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [143][144] A grim year for the program began with a severe spinal cord injury to guard Senque Carey, who would recover fully but never play again. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [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. 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. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. Media Guide 201314, p.71. Under Norm Ellenberger, the Lobos won WAC championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiled an overall record of 13462 (.684). The judge deferred sentence for a year, noting that it was unfair for Ellenberger alone to bear culpability, and all counts were formally dismissed in 1983.[36][60]. Colson inherited a program under NCAA sanctions, with only three players remaining on scholarship. 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. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. The Lobos lost three tough road games but beat #4 Utah in The Pit, pushing them to a #9 ranking they went 180 at home for the season. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. [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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. 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. [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. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. 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. 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. [89] Knight acknowledged that he had seriously considered the offer but eventually declined, stating that he did not have the energy that would be required. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. The Lobos became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. Colson's supporters pointed to the strong recruiting class he had coming in, arguing that his best teams were ahead of him, as well as to the integrity and academic success forged by Colson. The Lobos again relied on three-point shooting, attempting the most threes in school history while making nearly ten a game, leading the WAC. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. Pitino. [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. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. Smith led in scoring for the third straight season, averaging 17.5 a game, while Shields scored 15.5, and Thomas added 14 points and seven rebounds a game. [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. [68] The callow Lobo squad led for much of the game, encouraged by a delirious crowd at The Pit. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [218] During the 1980s, a popular chant among Lobo fans was "Everyone's a Lobo, Woof Woof Woof! The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. [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. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Rusty Mitchell, who coached men's gymnastics at The University of New Mexico from 1966-99, passed away over the weekend at the age of 80. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. The 196869 season began with high expectations and the Lobos ranked in the top ten, but they dropped out after a string of road losses. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. 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 . [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. 22 Wyoming. 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. 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. 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 . But not to all former Lobos. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. [163] The Lobos finished the season 296, their second-best record ever. Media Guide 201314, p.79. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. 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)". [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. [120] Smith was chosen by the Miami Heat with the 26th pick in the first round of the 1997 NBA draft, playing five seasons in the NBA and several more in Europe. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. Greene completed his career as the only Lobo ever to surpass 1,500 points, 600 rebounds, 300 assists, and 200 steals, averaging 16 points and six rebounds a game as a Lobo. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. 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. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. Greene returned to average 21 points and six rebounds a game, while Scarborough added 19 points and six assists. He remains the Lobo career leader in blocks and blocks per game; second in career field goals made; and the only Lobo to record a triple-double, doing so twice. [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. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. They led the WAC in overall winning percentage over the 17-season span from 1962 to 1979, posting a won-loss record of 328161 (.671). He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. [164] Martinez was honored as an Academic All-American and received the NCAA Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award for outstanding character, leadership, integrity, and talent.[165][166]. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. 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. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. 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. 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. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. The success of the Lobos under Bob King led to rapidly growing fan interest. [29][53] The Lobos finished the season 244 and ranked #12, and Ellenberger was voted runner-up for the US Basketball Writers Coach of the Year award. [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. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. Tributes honoring her memory started forming on social. 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. 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. Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. 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. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,76,78,89. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. 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Udeze finished with 25 points and 9 rebounds, House went for 24 points and 5 assists and UNM on Tuesday night shot a blistering 58.2% in a 94-80 . [110][111] Bliss stated, "[a]s a coach, I have never compromised more of my offensive principles than while coaching Greg Brown. by Frank Mercogliano. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. [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. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. After an early loss at Kansas, the Lobos won ten straight, later building a 193 record and attaining a #10 national ranking, their first appearance in the AP poll. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. The team went on a 410 slide starting with a blowout loss at home to Utah, after which Parmer was dismissed, and culminating with forward Patrick Dennehy shoving teammates and walking off the court during a loss at Air Force. [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 won the WAC regular season championship in 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, and 1994, and they won the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996. The Lobos won their fourth WAC championship with a 131 league record, losing only at ranked Utah, and entered the NCAA tournament ranked #5 and seeded second in the West Regional, with the opportunity to play in The Pit for the regional final with a win. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [109] The team was undefeated at home in conference and won a key road game at BYU to seal the league championship, led by a torrent of points from Brown. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. Unfazed, Long scored 22, Shields had 17, and bench reserves added 33 points as the Lobos won handily. [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. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. [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. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. [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. 22 San Diego State (22-5, 13-2 . 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 played their "home" games at various venues outside of New Mexico due to the restrictions against sports competitions from COVID-19 in New Mexico. [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. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. He played professionally for eight seasons then coached in the NBA for eight more before joining Alford at Iowa. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. 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. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. Media Guide 201314, p.91. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. The highlight of the season was a 75-66 win over No. 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. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . [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. 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. 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. The 2020-2021 season was completely played out of New Mexico. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [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. [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. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. 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