They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. The 197980 roster appeared once again loaded with talent, and fan expectations were again high, but disaster struck the program in the early weeks of the season as the "Lobogate" scandal unfolded. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. Gibson later taught in the Albuquerque Public School system for more than three decades, gaining recognition as a mentor and role model, and he was named to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. [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. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. 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. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. Shields scored 1,837 points. [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. [138][142] His father played at UNM for Bob King, but McKay had only coached for brief stints at Portland State, Colorado State, and Oregon State, with an 8389 career record. 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]. [122][123] Thomas averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, Shields 17 points and seven rebounds, and Long 14. [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. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. 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. [177] In the interim, Snell announced he was declaring for the NBA draft. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. [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 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. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. 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. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. 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. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. "[198] Many fans were disappointed and outraged when Roberts was dismissed by KKOB in 2008. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. [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. [55], Before the 197778 season, Ellenberger installed what he called the "Equal Opportunity Motion Offense", a run-and-gun attack emphasizing picks and passing as players rotate through each position, taking advantage of his versatile, athletic lineup. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,76,78,89. 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. This list may not reflect recent changes. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [103] The Lobos returned to the NIT, where they beat Louisiana Tech and Washington State before losing at Virginia, finishing the season 2013. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. The Lobos forced a turnover, down 6463, but their set play broke down and Gibson missed an unbalanced, driving shot, ending the Lobo season at 258. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. [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. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. 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. 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. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. [192][193]It was also later revealed that UNM basketball players were also at the party after a 22 point loss to Nevada, after they had taken a charter flight that night. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. Colson later stated that he felt tremendous pressure to push the rules, and knew other coaches who were doing so and succeeding, but his personal integrity kept him from doing so, an attitude appreciated by his players. 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 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. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. "Bob King Court" was dedicated at formal ceremonies on December1, 1992, the 26th anniversary of the opening of The Pit. [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. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. 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. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. [25] Don Haskins took over at UTEP in 1961 and led the Miners to a 12832 (.800) record in his first six seasons, including a 281 national championship season in 196566. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. by Frank Mercogliano. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. That means over three thousand players. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. 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. [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. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [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. 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. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. [226] In 1999, Roberts was inducted into the University of New Mexico Athletic Hall of Honor by the Alumni Lettermen's Association and received the Distinguished Service Award. [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. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. [22] Gibson compiled career averages of over 11 points and seven assists per game, still holding UNM records for career assists per game and four other assists categories.[31][32]. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. Lobo said she was surprised . [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. 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. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. The arena has frequently hosted NCAA tournament games, including the 1983 NCAA Final Four that featured one of the most memorable finishes in tournament history. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. [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. [82] The Lobos reached the final of the WAC tournament but lost to Wyoming, which went on to reach the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. [191] He was dismissed from the team. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. 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). [155][178] Snell was selected by Chicago with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA draft. 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. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. Student-athletes from both men's and women's squads participate and sign autographs for fans, and the event is used to attract recruits invited to attend. 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. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. No players found. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. [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. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Media Guide 201314, p.99. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. Will Webber. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. [99] Robbins finished his career with the Lobo record for best career free throw percentage, third best three-point shooting percentage, and second most minutes played, having started all 133 games of his career. The Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. [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. 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 . The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. ", coupled with a hand gesture emulating a wolf. Ira Harge. [35] A memorable highlight of the season was the first game in a brief but intense rivalry with UNLV before the teams were in the same conference. PF-Kenny Thomas. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [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. [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. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. [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. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. [35] The 197576 team improved to 1611 with a largely mercenary squad of JC transfers who would later quit the team before the end of the season. 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]. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. [169] The Lobos went to the NIT and beat UTEP before losing at Alabama, finishing 2213. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. 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. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [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]. [7][17], University Arena opened in 1966 but was soon nicknamed "The Pit" due to its innovative subterranean design, with the playing floor 37 feet below street level. Fraschilla inherited three returning starters, but the team was clearly heading into a rebuilding period after losing Thomas. The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence after Bob King was hired as head coach in 1962. [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. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. 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. [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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). 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 Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. In 1976, he recruited future NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird to ISU, where he led the Sycamores to a 4812 record in his first two seasons. The early departure of Hobson left the Lobos with just one senior again in 201011: Gary led with 14 points and 5.5 assists a game, carrying the young team at times. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. [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. 2-Rob Robbins. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. 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