[98] Longley was the seventh player selected in the 1991 NBA draft, by Minnesota, and he went on to win three NBA championships as a starter for the Chicago Bulls (199698). [36][46] The top six largest crowds ever at The Pit were during this period. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. In 1931, Lobo athletic teams began competing in the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association, joining as a founding member along with other regional schools. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. 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 won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. [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. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. The Lobos struggled to a 97 start before pulling together in league play, going 124 after winning their final five games to gain a share of the MWC title. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. [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. Alford was again named MWC Coach of the Year, and Gary was All-MWC. The Lobos were among the top 12 in the nation in scoring for Ellenberger's final three years, topping a hundred points 25 times and registering six of the school's top eight single-game scoring totals. [221] The noise level of the boisterous fans, the intimacy created by seating extending to the edge of the court, and the elevation contribute to what Coach Dave Bliss termed "a Pit game. The Lobos defeated Drake and NYU before falling to Bradley in the championship game, finishing with a 236 record and ranked 16th in the UPI poll. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. Will Webber. [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. 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. [99] Robbins finished his career with the Lobo record for best career free throw percentage, third best three-point shooting percentage, and second most minutes played, having started all 133 games of his career. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [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. PG- Greg Brown. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. Gordon had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams added 16 with two late baskets to seal the win. 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. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. [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. [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. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. 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. There were a multitude of reasons for this. 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. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. Coach King died on December10, 2004. 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. [129] He was selected as the 22nd pick in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft by Houston and played for 11 seasons in the NBA.[130]. Here is my list. [44] The Lobos earned their second trip to the NCAA tournament and tallied their first tournament victory, downing Idaho State before losing to San Francisco in the second round. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [131] Yet, despite his success, Bliss faced mounting criticism from fans and the media for poor academic performance by his players, lax discipline, lightweight schedules, and the failure to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. 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. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [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. Early New Mexico basketball teams played in what became known as the Old Wooden Gym, where the walls were the out-of-bounds markers. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. [25] Don Haskins took over at UTEP in 1961 and led the Miners to a 12832 (.800) record in his first six seasons, including a 281 national championship season in 196566. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. Longley was named All-WAC, averaging 18.4 points and 9.7 rebounds while setting Lobo records for blocks in a season and per game. 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). Mar. Former New Mexico Lobo men's basketball standout Rob Robbins, left, and his daughter, Hannah, a rising star on the Arizona prep scene, are shown. "[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 Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. [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. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. 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. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. A cause of death was not made public. Mar. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. [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. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. The arena has frequently hosted NCAA tournament games, including the 1983 NCAA Final Four that featured one of the most memorable finishes in tournament history. [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. Rebecca Lobo is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003. The Lobos rose to #8 in the polls and won the MWC title. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. [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. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White 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. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. [141] After several coaches were discussed as candidates, some turning down offers, McKay was hired in a late night surprise and was not a popular choice among Lobo fans. 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 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. [102] Banks was named All-WAC and finished as Lobo career leader (now second) in three-point percentage. [204] Rick Majerus, who compiled a 511 record against the Lobos at The Pit, tying him with Don Haskins for most wins by a visiting coach, noted the intensity and dedication of Lobo fans and their knowledge of the game,[207][208] The Pit hosted the 1983 NCAA Final Four, the last time the event was held on a college campus. Five months later, and with the New Mexico still proving to be the only team all season capable of beating the Aztecs on their home court in Viejas Arena, No. [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. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. [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. 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.. 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. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. 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 [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. Senior Greg Brown, a 57 point guard from Albuquerque High, produced a monumental season, though, leading the Lobos to their first regular season WAC title in 16 years. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. 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. While he initially relied on JC transfers to fill the roster, he also began the slow process of rebuilding the program around freshmen recruits, with a greater emphasis on academics. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. [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. 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. [191] Also in January, JaQuan Lyle hosted a party at an Airbnb where two people were shot, one of which was a UNM female athlete. 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 . [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. [23] He averaged 16 points and five rebounds a game as a Lobo, also leading the team in assists and steals. Petie Gibson. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. [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. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. The team played exceptional defense, allowing under 60 points per game, its fewest in the shot clock era, placing among national leaders in several categories. 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 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. [74] The Lobos were 101 when they lost to #5 Wake Forest, and 142 when Granger suffered an injury and missed three games, all losses. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. [192][193]It was also later revealed that UNM basketball players were also at the party after a 22 point loss to Nevada, after they had taken a charter flight that night. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. [84][85], In 198788 the Lobos were led by Charlie Thomas, a junior transfer from Wake Forest (17 points and 7.5 rebounds a game), and senior Greene (16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds). Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. [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. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. [34] It was Ellenberger's first Division I head coaching position, but he made up for what he lacked in experience with energy and enthusiasm. [106] They then faced six-seed Louisville in a closely contested game that went down to the final play. 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