[202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. The Lobos swept #8 New Mexico State, with Gibson hitting a memorable last-second shot in the latter game, leading to a brief return to the national rankings. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. King suffered a heart attack and brain aneurysm shortly before Bird's senior season, however, and his assistant, Bill Hodges, led the team to the 1979 Final Four, where they lost to Michigan State in the championship game. [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. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. PF-Kenny Thomas. [122][123] Thomas averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, Shields 17 points and seven rebounds, and Long 14. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. Under Norm Ellenberger, the Lobos won WAC championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiled an overall record of 13462 (.684). The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. [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. 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. That means over three thousand players. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. 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. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. Two road losses made them settle for a share of the regular season MWC title, but they again beat ranked SDSU and UNLV to secure the conference tournament championship, the first time they won both titles in a season. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. [172] The Lobos' strength of schedule powered them to a #2 RPI ranking, and they won a program-record 15 games away from The Pit. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. 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. 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. 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. [218] During the 1980s, a popular chant among Lobo fans was "Everyone's a Lobo, Woof Woof Woof! Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. [103] The Lobos returned to the NIT, where they beat Louisiana Tech and Washington State before losing at Virginia, finishing the season 2013. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. It's a stretch with Thomas I know, but he did move Albuquerque in high school and play for AHS his senior year. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. 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. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. [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. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. [227] Roberts was also inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame.[228]. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. The highlight of the season was a 75-66 win over No. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. Smith led in scoring for the third straight season, averaging 17.5 a game, while Shields scored 15.5, and Thomas added 14 points and seven rebounds a game. [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 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. They got into foul trouble and could not stop George Washington's strong inside game, falling in an upset and finishing the season 247. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. [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. Thomas was held to his worst game as a Lobo, scoring just one point. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. Renovations completed in 2010 added space and state-of-the-art amenities for fans and players. They rode the momentum into the WAC tournament championship game and beat the Utes behind a dominant 30-point, 17-rebound performance by Thomas, earning their tenth straight win and a berth in the NCAA tournament. [55] The team finally broke through, winning another exciting game at UNLV, beginning a string of nine wins in its last ten games. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. 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. They began their WAC schedule with losses at Utah and BYU but rebounded to win eight of their next nine. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. Shields again led with 19 points. The Lobos jumped out to a 120 start with wins over #25 Cal and #16 Texas A&M, vaulting to #12 in the national rankings. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,76,78,89. [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. [119] Granger was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 17th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft and has placed among league leaders in scoring and been named an All-Star during his career. [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. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. [101] The team started slowly, including a home loss to #2 Arizona, but later won seven of eight to gain an early share of the WAC lead. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. The team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. [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. Rebecca Lobo is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. They then won 12 of 13, including a win over #6 San Diego State to knot the MWC race, but they lost the title showdown at SDSU after squandering a large lead. [154][173][174] Williams, Snell, and center Alex Kirk led a balanced attack with seven players leading the team in scoring in individual games. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. [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. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. 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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. 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. [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. In 197273, the Lobos raced out to a 90 record, including road wins at Oregon State and eventual Southwest Conference champion Texas Tech, leading to their first appearance in the national rankings in nearly four years. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. Lobo's championship streak with the national team in 1977 included a basketball crown in the Pesta Sukan league in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, as well as the Southeast Asian Games men's title in . 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. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. 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. [198][199][200] A study of decibel levels at collegiate basketball arenas found that a game at The Pit registered as the loudest at 118 decibels,[201] comparable to a turbo-fan aircraft at takeoff power. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. 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. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. 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. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. [134][135], Before the 19992000 season, the Lobos and seven other teams left the WAC to form the Mountain West Conference (MWC). [155][160] Versatile JC transfer Darington Hobson joined lone senior Roman Martinez, junior Dairese Gary, and eight sophomores and freshmen. The Lobos again relied on three-point shooting, attempting the most threes in school history while making nearly ten a game, leading the WAC. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [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. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. [131] Yet, despite his success, Bliss faced mounting criticism from fans and the media for poor academic performance by his players, lax discipline, lightweight schedules, and the failure to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Unfazed, Long scored 22, Shields had 17, and bench reserves added 33 points as the Lobos won handily. King had an immediate impact on the program. ", coupled with a hand gesture emulating a wolf. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. Will Webber. Udeze finished with 25 points and 9 rebounds, House went for 24 points and 5 assists and UNM on Tuesday night shot a blistering 58.2% in a 94-80 . They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. [26] New Mexico State hired Lou Henson as head coach in 1966, and like the Lobos under King, in his second season the Aggies began achieving national rankings and post-season tournament appearances. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. [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. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. [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. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders B Cameron Bairstow Nick Banyard Carlton Bragg Jr. Don Brkovich Greg Brown (basketball, born 1972) Johnny Brown (basketball) C David Chiotti Michael Cooper D Mel Daniels Curtis Dennis Troy DeVries Ruben Douglas E Arthur Edwards (basketball) F Daniel Faris Don Ford Kavossy Franklin G Dairese Gary [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. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. [212][219], At the start of each half during Lobo games at The Pit, fans continue to stand and clap their hands until both teams score a basket, adding pressure on teams that struggle to score for long stretches. [54] The injection of talent made the Lobos exciting and competitive, but they took time to gel as a team, beginning the season 64 with a couple of disappointing losses. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. [23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. 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. [23] He was selected as the ninth pick overall in the 1967 NBA draft by the Cincinnati Royals, but he chose to play in the fledgling American Basketball Association (ABA), becoming one of its greatest all-time players. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. [154] Under McKay, J.R. Giddens had frequently missed games due to disciplinary problems. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. Utah would go on to reach the Final Four and lose to Kentucky in the national championship game. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. [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. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. The Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. [106] White was named All-WAC and Bliss was WAC Coach of the Year; Brown was named All-WAC and WAC Player of the Year. [120] Smith was chosen by the Miami Heat with the 26th pick in the first round of the 1997 NBA draft, playing five seasons in the NBA and several more in Europe. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. [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. [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. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. Topic starter. New Mexico began playing New Mexico State in 1904, currently totaling over 200 games; they first played UTEP in 1929, with over 140 games total. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [98] Longley was the seventh player selected in the 1991 NBA draft, by Minnesota, and he went on to win three NBA championships as a starter for the Chicago Bulls (199698). [106] They then faced six-seed Louisville in a closely contested game that went down to the final play. 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. [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. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. 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. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. 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. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . SF-Mike Winters. 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 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. While he initially relied on JC transfers to fill the roster, he also began the slow process of rebuilding the program around freshmen recruits, with a greater emphasis on academics. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. The Lobos averaged 63.7 ppg, their lowest output since 195859, while holding opponents to 59.2 ppg, the lowest since Bob King's early years. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. Pitino. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. [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. One former Lobo teammate from the 2017-18 season Troy Simons and another former Lobo who will be a teammate of Furstinger's this summer when the two are both playing for "The. 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. March 1, 2003. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. [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. Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. [34] It was Ellenberger's first Division I head coaching position, but he made up for what he lacked in experience with energy and enthusiasm. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. [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. 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