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. 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.. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. 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. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. [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. Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. [46], The 199899 Lobos again started strong with a 121 record, reaching #11; they stood at 162 after beating #7 Arizona but then lost four of five, struggling on the road. [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. [19] Hardin led the way, averaging 17 points a game, and the team became the highest scoring Lobo squad to date at over 84 points a game. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. [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. 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). The inconsistent squad started 55 but then stunned 21-point favorite, #2 Arizona in Tucson, the highest ranked opponent the Lobos had beaten on the road since 1966. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. Smith led with 20 points, but the rest of the team shot a combined 29%, including 18% from three-point range. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. The 2020-2021 season was completely played out of New Mexico. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. The hiring search after Colson's departure included a brief flirtation with Indiana coach Bobby Knight, who visited Albuquerque and was reportedly offered the job. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. [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. [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. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. [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. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. [167] He was joined by UCLA transfer Drew Gordon, who averaged 13 points and 10.5 rebounds, and the program's most successful freshman class to date, including starter Kendall Williams who scored 12 points a game. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. 6 Nevada in The Pit. 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]. 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. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. Four-year starting PG Phil Smith led those early teams, averaging 14 points, six assists, and two steals per game over his career, setting then-records for highest scoring freshman, most steals in a season, and most career assists. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. [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 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 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]. Ellenberger was fired on December 17, 1979, and the season continued with the remaining players not caught up in the scandal, along with several walk-ons. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. 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. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. [91][92] Deciding it was time to move on, Bliss resigned and accepted the head coach position at Baylor, reportedly more than doubling his UNM salary. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [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. 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. William C. Dowling, Confessions of a Spoilsport: My Life and Hard Times Fighting Sports Corruption at an Old Eastern University (2007). Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. Thomas had his best NCAA performance with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks, while Long added 17 points and 12 rebounds and made the game-winning basket in the closing seconds. [231], The Lobos have compiled a 1611 record in MWC tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship four times. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. [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. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. [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. So all time UNM team with NM players. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo basketball player and now Australian Rules Football player, Hugh Greenwood started his first season with the Gold Coast Suns this past year, and with the . Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. Stoking the popularity of Lobo basketball by this time was the success of two longtime rivals. [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. 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. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. [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. Petie Gibson. [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. [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. 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. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. That means over three thousand players. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. 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. [191] He was dismissed from the team. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. The Lobos rose to #8 in the polls and won the MWC title. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. He became the fourth leading scorer in school history at the time in just two seasons, set single season records for total points, season points per game (24.0), career points per game (21.9), and he scored a still-school record 50 points in a single game. 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. [169] The Lobos went to the NIT and beat UTEP before losing at Alabama, finishing 2213. [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. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. Fraschilla was hired days after Bliss resigned, touted as a great recruiter and up-and-coming coach after leading Manhattan and St. John's to the NCAA tournament. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. [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. 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. [55] [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. 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. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. 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. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. 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. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. [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. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. [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]. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. March 1, 2003. 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. 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. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. 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. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. Media Guide 201314, p.79. Nov. 2Gethro 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. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,87. [164] Martinez was honored as an Academic All-American and received the NCAA Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award for outstanding character, leadership, integrity, and talent.[165][166]. Flipboard. 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. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. [12][28] They swept their regular season match-ups against New Mexico State, with both teams ranked in the top ten at the time of their second game. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [209] The video clip of NC State coach Jim Valvano celebrating at the end of the game documents one of the most famous moments in NCAA basketball history and is a staple of NCAA tournament television coverage.[5]. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. [158], The 200809 Lobos mixed four veterans with young Alford recruits and were picked in the preseason to finish fifth in the MWC. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. His former players included future National Basketball . On April 11, 2017, Paul Weir was named head coach of the Lobos. His teams won twenty or more games and reached post-season tournaments in ten of his 11 seasons, and he coached the four leading scorers in Lobo history. [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. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. "[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. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. [37][64] He then became the lead assistant for Bobby Knight at Indiana for ten seasons, from 1990 to 2000,[34] and later coached in the NBA and WNBA. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. [183] Williams averaged 16 points and five assists, and Kirk added 13 points and nine rebounds. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. [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. Former Lobo men's basketball teammate George Scott recalls watching that game-winning dunk by 6-foot-1 Kelvin Scarborough over 6-8 Pat Durham: "Scar caught the ball at the opposite free throw. 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. [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]. The strong finish earned the Lobos an NIT bid, where they lost to Texas A&M, finishing the season 1910. [36][46] The top six largest crowds ever at The Pit were during this period. He was head coach of the University of New Mexico Lobo basketball team from 1972 to 1979, winning Western Athletic Conference championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiling an overall record of 134-62 (.684). Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. [116] They later lost at #5 Arizona but beat undefeated, #3 Utah as Olney hit two three-pointers in the final moments, including the game winner at the buzzer. 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