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 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. Media Guide 201314, p.91. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders B Cameron Bairstow Nick Banyard Carlton Bragg Jr. Don Brkovich Greg Brown (basketball, born 1972) Johnny Brown (basketball) C David Chiotti Michael Cooper D Mel Daniels Curtis Dennis Troy DeVries Ruben Douglas E Arthur Edwards (basketball) F Daniel Faris Don Ford Kavossy Franklin G Dairese Gary Kirk led with 22 points and 12 rebounds, but the team shot poorly and trailed most of the game as the Crimson answered Lobo runs with timely three-pointers to seal the upset. [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. 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. They began their WAC schedule with losses at Utah and BYU but rebounded to win eight of their next nine. 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. [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. [104] The team had relied heavily on three-point shooting, hoisting over 100 more attempts than in any previous season, making 39%. [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. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. [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. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. "[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. Media Guide 201314, p.91. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. The Lobos have enjoyed exceptional success at The Pit, winning over 80 percent of their games and mounting home-winning streaks of over 20 games four times, with the longest of 41 straight in 199698. Both had close friends and long-time teammates still on the Lobo roster. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. [66] Harrison and his players gained fan appreciation for persevering under difficult circumstances, but he served primarily as a caretaker until a new head coach was named. Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. No players found. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. 22 Wyoming. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. 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. There were a multitude of reasons for this. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. Lamont Long averaged 18.7 points a game to lead the league and earn All-MWC honors, finishing his career as the third leading scorer in Lobo history, three points ahead of former teammate Shields.[137]. [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. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. Lobo said she was surprised . [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. Misfortune turned to tragedy with the murder of former Lobo Patrick Dennehy leading to a scandal at Baylor implicating Dave Bliss and the suicide of Lobo transfer Billy Feeney. They rode the momentum into the WAC tournament championship game and beat the Utes behind a dominant 30-point, 17-rebound performance by Thomas, earning their tenth straight win and a berth in the NCAA tournament. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [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. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. [87] In the end, fans wanted more than Colson had managed to achieve, and despite the respect he had earned for rebuilding the program, the disappointment of failing to reach the NCAA tournament fueled support for a change. Roberts noted the noise level in The Pit as a challenge for a broadcaster: "There were a lot of times when I knew I was calling the game because my lips were moving, but I couldn't hear a thing I said. [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. 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. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. 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. He was named the first ABA Rookie of the Year in 1968, ABA Most Valuable Player in 1969 and 1971, and he led the Indiana Pacers to three ABA championships.[24]. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. William C. Dowling, Confessions of a Spoilsport: My Life and Hard Times Fighting Sports Corruption at an Old Eastern University (2007). [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. 22 San Diego State (22-5, 13-2 . 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 His former players included future National Basketball . Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. Coach King died on December10, 2004. [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. Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. Smith led with 20 points, but the rest of the team shot a combined 29%, including 18% from three-point range. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. [176] The Lobos lost on the road to ranked San Diego State and UNLV but beat both at home and won nine out of ten to clinch the league title. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. [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. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. [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. Virginia scored the last eight points of the game to take the lead, and the Lobos missed three shots at tying the game in the last 12 seconds, finishing the season at 238. 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. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. The Lobos jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. [119] The Lobos then fell to eventual national champion Connecticut, shooting just 26%, to finish 259. SF-Mike Winters. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. Lobo, who played at UConn from 1991-95, was at a pre-draft camp for WNBA players and she didn't have childcare for her six-month-old daughter. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. 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. [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. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. [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. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. Alford was again named MWC Coach of the Year, and Gary was All-MWC. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. Facing Butler in the first round, the Lobos were already without an injured Olney when Gibson suffered a concussion and broken finger; Thomas again spent the game in foul trouble. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. Gordon became a dominating inside presence in 201112, averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds, registering 19 double-doubles, and setting the Lobo season record for rebounds. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. 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. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. 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. 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. 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. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. 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. Bairstow led with 24 points and eight rebounds, but the team shot poorly and their comeback fell short. 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. 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. That means over three thousand players. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. 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. 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. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. The Lobos won the MWC regular season championship in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013, and they won the conference tournament in 2005, 2012, 2013, and 2014. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. [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. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. The Lobos rose to #8 in the polls and won the MWC title. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. 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. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. Thomas tallied 1,931 points and 1,032 rebounds in his career, the first player in WAC history with over 1,800 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 blocked shots. The Lobos averaged 63.7 ppg, their lowest output since 195859, while holding opponents to 59.2 ppg, the lowest since Bob King's early years. The NCAA investigation into the scandal found 34 violations of recruiting rules, and the Lobo program was placed on probation and banned from post-season appearances for three years. [161] Martinez added 14 points and six rebounds a game, and Gary 13 points and four assists. 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 . The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. 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. 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. [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. Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. 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. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Lobos became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. His first team went 169, the best Lobo record in 17 years. [67] A highlight of Colson's first season was his fourth game as head coach, hosting an Arizona State team that would reach #3 in the nation led by future NBA players Byron Scott, Fat Lever, Alton Lister, and Sam Williams. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. 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. [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. 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. [203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. Whether he's scoring 46 against Colorado State or facing New Mexico State at The Pit, Williams never disappointed Lobo Nation with his exciting style of play. 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. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. by Frank Mercogliano. 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. 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. [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. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. Olney added 15 a game while shooting a Lobo record .513 from three-point range, as the team set the Lobo record for threes in a season. [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. [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. [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. [23] He was selected as the ninth pick overall in the 1967 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but he chose to play in the fledgling American Basketball Association (ABA), becoming one of its greatest all-time players. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. The success of the Lobos under Bob King led to rapidly growing fan interest. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. [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. 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