The strong finish earned the Lobos an NIT bid, where they lost to Texas A&M, finishing the season 1910. [107] Brown averaged 19.3 points a game, scoring over 30 four times, often in pivotal games, with a season-best 42; junior Marlow White averaged 17, senior Notch Neves 13, and promising freshman Charles Smith added over ten a game. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. 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. The Pittsburgh Steelers . They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. [74] The Lobos beat a good Arizona team before losing a close game to #1 Georgetown, led by Patrick Ewing, the first time the Lobos had faced a top-ranked opponent. Mar. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. Colson's supporters pointed to the strong recruiting class he had coming in, arguing that his best teams were ahead of him, as well as to the integrity and academic success forged by Colson. 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. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. 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. The current roster is comprised primarily of UNM alumni including: Jamaal Smith (2006-08) J.R. Giddens (2006-08) Phillip McDonald (2008-12) Darington Hobson (2009-10) They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. [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. 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. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . [103] The Lobos returned to the NIT, where they beat Louisiana Tech and Washington State before losing at Virginia, finishing the season 2013. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. In December 2014, Albuquerque-based restaurant chain WisePies Pizza & Salad purchased the naming rights for the arena, whose official name became "WisePies Arena (aka The Pit)". The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. Shields again led with 19 points. 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. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. 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 [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. The following season, 196364, the Lobos won their first WAC championship, led by Ira Harge, who King had recruited from a junior college in Iowa. [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. [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. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. [222] Over the years it has evolved into a family-like atmosphere held during the evening, including player introductions, practice drills and scrimmages, three-point shooting and slam dunk contests, and other festivities. 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. [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]. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. Coach King died on December10, 2004. [12][29] Also playing in the first round at The Pit, New Mexico State lost to eventual champion UCLA, then won the consolation game over the Lobos, who finished the season 235. 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. They got into foul trouble and could not stop George Washington's strong inside game, falling in an upset and finishing the season 247. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. [169] The Lobos went to the NIT and beat UTEP before losing at Alabama, finishing 2213. Early New Mexico basketball teams played in what became known as the Old Wooden Gym, where the walls were the out-of-bounds markers. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. [90] Knight recommended Bliss, who had been his assistant at Army and Indiana before serving as head coach at Oklahoma and SMU. 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. [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. Media Guide 201314, p.71. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. 2-Rob Robbins. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. UNM played their "home" games at various venues outside of New Mexico due to the restrictions against sports competitions from COVID-19 in New Mexico. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. by Frank Mercogliano. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. 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. Shields scored 1,837 points. 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 lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . 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. [14] Harge averaged 18.8 points and 11.8 rebounds a game during his two seasons at UNM and was selected in the second round of the 1964 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. Rebecca Lobo is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. 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. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. [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. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. [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. [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. 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. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. [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. Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. Greene returned to average 21 points and six rebounds a game, while Scarborough added 19 points and six assists. 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. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. 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. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. [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 were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. [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. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. A cause of death was not made public. Brown is now head basketball coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. [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. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. Media Guide 201314, p.99. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. Hosting #18 Gonzaga, Douglas missed a pair of free throws to send the game into overtime, and the Lobos lost; point guard Marlon Parmer ripped teammates in the locker room, beginning a string of problems on court and off. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. 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. 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 Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin (born October 6, 1973) is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2003. [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. 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. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). [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. [29][45] Attendance at The Pit surged to its best ever, a trend that would continue throughout the Ellenberger years, regularly earning placement among the top five in the nation. 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. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. [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. They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Will Webber. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. [2][46] The Lobos finished in the top five nationally in attendance 16 times in their first 20 years at The Pit, reaching second five times, and they were in the top ten all but one season through 2002. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. [23] He finished with career averages of 19.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, and his 23 double-doubles in 196970 still stands as the Lobo season record. [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. Forward Johnny Brown turned in an All-WAC performance, but the other inside players were young, and the loss of Greene left a hole in the backcourt. 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]. [220] The student section in The Pit, Section 26, is particularly noteworthy for the antics of its raucous fans, taunting and intimidating opposing players, often with personal remarks, and offering enticing visuals for television broadcasters: They chant, jump up and down in unison, shake newspapers and signs to make noise and create distractions, and some dress in costumes and body paint. 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. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. [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 196869 season began with high expectations and the Lobos ranked in the top ten, but they dropped out after a string of road losses. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. [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. They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. The Lobos started out 8-6 in the non-conference, including a win against in-state rival New Mexico State where the game was delayed due to a power outage at Pan American Center. [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. 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]. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. [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. 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