[119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. 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. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. [119] The Lobos then fell to eventual national champion Connecticut, shooting just 26%, to finish 259. Top 5 New Mexico Lobos basketball players of all time - BVM Sports Top 5 New Mexico Lobos basketball players of all time Before becoming a two-time ABA MVP, Mel Daniels had three stellar seasons with the New Mexico Lobos in the 1960s. [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. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. 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. 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. [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. [203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. Student. [55][69] Despite the struggles of the team, attendance at The Pit actually improved in Colson's early years, remaining in the top four nationally.[46]. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. 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.. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. 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. At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,76,78,89. Scott is the Lobo career leader in FG percentage, at .622 (198285). [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. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. [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. [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. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. [91], Bliss inherited a strong nucleus of senior Charlie Thomas, junior Darrell McGee, and sophomores Luc Longley and Rob Robbins. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. [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. Media Guide 201213, p.120. 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. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. [134][135], Before the 19992000 season, the Lobos and seven other teams left the WAC to form the Mountain West Conference (MWC). 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. Topic starter. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. Still smarting after last weekend's buzzer-beating loss to San Diego State in a sold-out Pit, the Lobos (20-9, 7-9) are fighting for survival heading into the final two games of the regular . [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. 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. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [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. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. 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. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. [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. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. 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. [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. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. [55] [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. 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. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. [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. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. Mar. [124] The Lobos were 213 and back at #11 when they lost at #19 TCU, at #5 Utah, and had a team record 41-game home-winning streak ended by BYU. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. They were ranked in the top ten for much of the 196768 season, peaking at #4, and they were in the top 20 most of the following season. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. 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. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. The Lobos beat Syracuse in the first round before losing to Rutgers, finishing the season 198 and ranked #18 in the UPI. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. [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. Aher Uguak, Damien Jefferson and Vance Jackson all formerly of the UNM program that boasts its players are "Lobos for Life" are each in this week's round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament, as are former assistant coaches Terrence Rencher and Alan Huss. [218] During the 1980s, a popular chant among Lobo fans was "Everyone's a Lobo, Woof Woof Woof! 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. [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. Early New Mexico basketball teams played in what became known as the Old Wooden Gym, where the walls were the out-of-bounds markers. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. "Bob King Court" was dedicated at formal ceremonies on December1, 1992, the 26th anniversary of the opening of The Pit. [74] The Lobos were 101 when they lost to #5 Wake Forest, and 142 when Granger suffered an injury and missed three games, all losses. 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. [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. [221] The noise level of the boisterous fans, the intimacy created by seating extending to the edge of the court, and the elevation contribute to what Coach Dave Bliss termed "a Pit game. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. [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). [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. 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. [23] He averaged 16 points and five rebounds a game as a Lobo, also leading the team in assists and steals. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. [163] The Lobos finished the season 296, their second-best record ever. Alford was again named MWC Coach of the Year, and Gary was All-MWC. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. There were a multitude of reasons for this. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. [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. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. [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. Lobo said she was surprised . 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. [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. Williams also finished first in Lobo history in career free throws made and attempted, and second in career minutes played. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. [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. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. [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. [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. Richard Pitino has been hired as the next head coach of the New Mexico men's basketball program less than 24 hours after Minnesota announced his firing, the program announced on Tuesday. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. 6 Nevada in The Pit. Long averaged 23.9 points a game both his junior and senior seasons, earning all-WAC honors both seasons and all-American recognition in 1971. [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. So all time UNM team with NM players. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. Five months later, and with the New Mexico still proving to be the only team all season capable of beating the Aztecs on their home court in Viejas Arena, No. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. 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. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. 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. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers . Pitino. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. [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. They battled to within five points in the second half but could not overcome their poor start. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). 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. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. The Lobos began the season 71, beating Cincinnati, which later reached #7, but losing to Massachusetts, later #13; they lost to Kansas, which peaked at #2, but beat Marquette. [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. [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. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. [55] The team frequently slowed their games to a crawl, with several league games ending with both teams scoring under 50 points, such as a win at Wyoming, 4038. The Lobos jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. 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. [12] The Lobos won as many games in his first two seasons as in the previous seven combined and went 11644 (.725) over his first six seasons. Harge later had a successful career in the ABA. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. 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. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. The Lobos stood at 72 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. His cause of death has not been revealed but Scarborough . 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. 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