The early departure of Hobson left the Lobos with just one senior again in 201011: Gary led with 14 points and 5.5 assists a game, carrying the young team at times. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. [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. [161] Martinez added 14 points and six rebounds a game, and Gary 13 points and four assists. 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. [12] The Lobos won as many games in his first two seasons as in the previous seven combined and went 11644 (.725) over his first six seasons. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. [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. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. 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. [223], Sportscaster Mike Roberts was the "Voice of the Lobos" on KKOB radio in Albuquerque from 1966 to 2008, becoming an icon among Lobo fans. [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. [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 led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. Greene returned to average 21 points and six rebounds a game, while Scarborough added 19 points and six assists. 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. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. 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. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [154][173][174] Williams, Snell, and center Alex Kirk led a balanced attack with seven players leading the team in scoring in individual games. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. Topic starter. Media Guide 201314, p.91. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. [23] Brown also won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, given to the nation's top senior under six feet tall and gained an All-American Honorable Mention. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. 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. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. 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 began the season 71, beating Cincinnati, which later reached #7, but losing to Massachusetts, later #13; they lost to Kansas, which peaked at #2, but beat Marquette. [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]. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. Media Guide 201314, p.99. They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. 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. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence after Bob King was hired as head coach in 1962. The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. [102] Banks was named All-WAC and finished as Lobo career leader (now second) in three-point percentage. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. [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. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. 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. 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. 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. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. 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]. PF-Kenny Thomas. Tributes honoring her memory started forming on social. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. The Lobos became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [54] The injection of talent made the Lobos exciting and competitive, but they took time to gel as a team, beginning the season 64 with a couple of disappointing losses. But not to all former Lobos. [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. The 198384 Lobos relied almost exclusively on four senior starters, led by Smith and Tim Garrett, to the point that they took over the top four positions in school history for minutes played in a season. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. They entered the tournament 233 and ranked #6. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. 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. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. "[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. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. [42] They also established still-standing records for steals in a season as a team, Greene for steals by a player in a season, and Scarborough for career steals. Media Guide 201314, p.79. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. [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. [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. 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. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. 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. by Frank Mercogliano. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . 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. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. [91], Bliss inherited a strong nucleus of senior Charlie Thomas, junior Darrell McGee, and sophomores Luc Longley and Rob Robbins. [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. [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. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. 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. 6 Nevada in The Pit. 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. [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. [74][157] The Lobos began the 200708 season 142 before losing four of six in league; they then won eight of nine to close out the regular season. [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. 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. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. [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. 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. Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. 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. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. The Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. [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. 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.. "[198] Many fans were disappointed and outraged when Roberts was dismissed by KKOB in 2008. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. Williams also finished first in Lobo history in career free throws made and attempted, and second in career minutes played. 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. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. 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. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. SF-Mike Winters. March 1, 2003. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. [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. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. [229], Conference Season Championships (11: 5 WAC, 4 MWC, 2 Border), Conference Tournament Championships (6: 4 MWC, 2 WAC), NCAA Tournament Appearances (15: 816 record), Individual and team records are published in detail in the 201314 Lobo Media Guide.[230]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. Here is my list. No players found. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. 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. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. [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. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. They went to the NIT and beat South Florida before losing at eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing 1814. [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. Media Guide 201314, p.71. 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. PG- Greg Brown. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. 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. [158], The 200809 Lobos mixed four veterans with young Alford recruits and were picked in the preseason to finish fifth in the MWC. Gethro 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 night. Stoking the popularity of Lobo basketball by this time was the success of two longtime rivals. The day before the NCAA tournament began, UNM announced a 10-year contract extension with Alford; 10 days later, he resigned to take the head coaching position at UCLA. New Mexico began playing New Mexico State in 1904, currently totaling over 200 games; they first played UTEP in 1929, with over 140 games total. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. Both had close friends and long-time teammates still on the Lobo roster. 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. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. 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