Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. Unfazed, Long scored 22, Shields had 17, and bench reserves added 33 points as the Lobos won handily. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. Lobo said she was surprised . [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. 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. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. [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. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. Renovations completed in 2010 added space and state-of-the-art amenities for fans and players. Media Guide 201213, p.120. [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. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. 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. [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. The Lobo players and fan base rallied around long-time associate head coach Craig Neal, hoping to maintain continuity, and he was hired to replace Alford. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 [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. [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. [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). The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,87. [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. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. The team began the season 83 but struggled away from The Pit, losing its first seven road 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. [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. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. But not to all former Lobos. 6 Nevada in The Pit. [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. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. 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. Tributes honoring her memory started forming on social. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. 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. [227] Roberts was also inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame.[228]. 2-Rob Robbins. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. Student. [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. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. The university established basketball as a varsity sport in 1899 and began competing with regional colleges after establishing an athletics department in 1920. [102] Banks was named All-WAC and finished as Lobo career leader (now second) in three-point percentage. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. 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. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. [155][156] Six other players averaged between seven and ten points as balanced scoring became a hallmark of Lobo squads under Alford. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. Shields again led with 19 points. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [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. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. For now, the Lobos have six returning scholarship players in guards Jeremiah Francis, Javonte Johnson and Saquan Singleton; and three forwards in Emmanuel Kuac, Rod Brown and Valdir Manuel. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. [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. [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. King had an immediate impact on the program. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. [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. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [30] A week later the Lobos beat #5 Wyoming at The Pit, pushing them to 143 and earning a #19 ranking, their first appearance in the polls since Lobogate. While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. [105] He was named MWC Player of the Year and finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history. 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. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. 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. [91], Bliss inherited a strong nucleus of senior Charlie Thomas, junior Darrell McGee, and sophomores Luc Longley and Rob Robbins. 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. March 1, 2003. [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. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. 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. [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. 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. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. 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. 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. [148] They lost in the conference tournament but received a bid to the NIT, losing at Cal to finish 249, the most wins for a first-year Lobo coach to date. The official name of the facilities became Dreamstyle Arena and Dreamstyle Stadium. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. [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. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. [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. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. 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. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. [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. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. 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. [152], Steve Alford coached the Lobos for six seasons, compiling a 15552 (.749) record with three NCAA tournament appearances, at least a share of four league titles, and two conference tournament championships. [183] Williams averaged 16 points and five assists, and Kirk added 13 points and nine rebounds. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. [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. Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. [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. 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. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. [29] Longley was again named All-WAC and finished his career as Lobo leader in scoring and rebounding, falling since to sixth in points and second in rebounds. 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. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. 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 arena has frequently hosted NCAA tournament games, including the 1983 NCAA Final Four that featured one of the most memorable finishes in tournament history. The University of New Mexico's 50 greatest Men's Lobo basketball players through 2020 1) Mel Daniels PF 65-67 2) Michael Cooper SG 77-78 3) Kenny Thomas PF 96-99 4) Danny Granger SF 04-05 5) Charles Smith SF 94-97 6) Luc Longley C 88-91 7) Ira Harge C 63-64 8) Marvin Johnson SF 77-78 9) Darington Hobson SF 2010 10) Royce Olney SG 96-99 [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. The Lobos forced a turnover, down 6463, but their set play broke down and Gibson missed an unbalanced, driving shot, ending the Lobo season at 258. 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. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. 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. [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. 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. A cause of death was not made public. They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. [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. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [155][178] Snell was selected by Chicago with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA draft. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. Harge later had a successful career in the ABA. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. 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. Stoking the popularity of Lobo basketball by this time was the success of two longtime rivals. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. Media Guide 201314, p.79. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [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. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. [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. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. 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. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. [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. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. 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. ", coupled with a hand gesture emulating a wolf. 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. [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. 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[57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. 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. Media Guide 201314, p.79. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. [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. Against four-seed Louisville, the Lobos took an early lead, fell behind by 15, then battled back to within two late in the game. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. They received a seven-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Stanford. PG- Greg Brown. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. [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. 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