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New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players, Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players, New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders, Charles Smith (basketball, born August 1975), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:New_Mexico_Lobos_men%27s_basketball_players&oldid=950612294, College men's basketball players in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 April 2020, at 00:11. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. 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. 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 . They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. [105] He was named MWC Player of the Year and finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. The most renowned enduring feature of the Lobo basketball program is its home venue, known as "The Pit", recognized as one of the best college basketball arenas in the country. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. [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. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. Media Guide 201314, p.91. Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [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. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. [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. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former University of New Mexico point guard Kelvin Scarborough has died. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. 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]. 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. His former players included future National Basketball . 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. Media Guide 201314, pp.65,116. [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. [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. Olney added 15 a game while shooting a Lobo record .513 from three-point range, as the team set the Lobo record for threes in a season. 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. [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. 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. They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. 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 [55] University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. In addition, former Lobo men's basketball director of operations and current associate AD at UNM, Ryan Berryman, will serve as the team's assistant general manager. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [110][111] Bliss stated, "[a]s a coach, I have never compromised more of my offensive principles than while coaching Greg Brown. Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday night. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. That means over three thousand players. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. Fran Fraschilla coached at New Mexico for three seasons, compiling a 5541 (.572) record with three NIT appearances. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. Fraschilla inherited three returning starters, but the team was clearly heading into a rebuilding period after losing Thomas. 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. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. [10] They went 17589 (.663) in ten seasons with King as head coach, winning two conference titles and making four appearances in post-season tournaments. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. The Lobos won the MWC regular season championship in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013, and they won the conference tournament in 2005, 2012, 2013, and 2014. [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). Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. The 198384 Lobos relied almost exclusively on four senior starters, led by Smith and Tim Garrett, to the point that they took over the top four positions in school history for minutes played in a season. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. 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. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. [23], The 200910 Lobos were again a young squad picked to finish fifth in the MWC in preseason polls. 2-Rob Robbins. "[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. They got into foul trouble and could not stop George Washington's strong inside game, falling in an upset and finishing the season 247. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. 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. The Lobos won the Border Conference in 1944 and 1945, and they appeared in the NAIA post-season tournament in 1947, losing to Hamline University in the first round. [172] They dropped a pair of league games but then won seven straight, winning at #13 San Diego State and trouncing #11 UNLV to take the league lead and climb into the national rankings at #18. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. 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. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. 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. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. 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. Shields again led with 19 points. Both had close friends and long-time teammates still on the Lobo roster. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. [143][144] A grim year for the program began with a severe spinal cord injury to guard Senque Carey, who would recover fully but never play again. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Lobo's senior year saw her secure the Wade trophy, Naismith Award, and several Player of the Year honors all while leading the Huskies to an undefeated season and the 1995 NCAA national championship. Media Guide 201314, p.71. 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. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. 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. 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. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. 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. The Lobos dropped their first two MWC games but then reeled off 15 straight wins their second longest winning streak ever[162] sweeping #10 BYU. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. [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 team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. 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. [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. They battled to within five points in the second half but could not overcome their poor start. [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]. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [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. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . [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. 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. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. [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. [14] Harge averaged 18.8 points and 11.8 rebounds a game during his two seasons at UNM and was selected in the second round of the 1964 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. 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. [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 Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [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 became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. 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. The 199091 Lobos were again led by Longley averaging 19.1 points and 9.2 rebounds a game, with Robbins adding 14 points a game. [161] Martinez added 14 points and six rebounds a game, and Gary 13 points and four assists. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. 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 . 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. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. [105] A pair of upset losses prevented them from catching the #9 Utes and #21 Cougars, who were tied atop the league at 141 late in the season. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. 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. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. Flipboard. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. 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. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. 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. [223], Sportscaster Mike Roberts was the "Voice of the Lobos" on KKOB radio in Albuquerque from 1966 to 2008, becoming an icon among Lobo fans. [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 had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. PG- Greg Brown. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. 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 remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. [155][178] Snell was selected by Chicago with the 20th pick in the first round of the NBA draft. [154] Under McKay, J.R. Giddens had frequently missed games due to disciplinary problems. The university established basketball as a varsity sport in 1899 and began competing with regional colleges after establishing an athletics department in 1920. [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. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. 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. Against four-seed Louisville, the Lobos took an early lead, fell behind by 15, then battled back to within two late in the game. [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. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. The program thrived, and Ellenberger became a local celebrity, restaurateur, and man-about-town, earning the nickname "Stormin' Norman" for his flashy attire and fiery coaching style.[35][36][37][38][39]. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. Ira Harge. The team tallied early wins over UCLA, Ohio State, and at Texas before hosting #1 Arizona, led by All-Americans Sean Elliott and Steve Kerr. 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. Lobo, who played at UConn from 1991-95, was at a pre-draft camp for WNBA players and she didn't have childcare for her six-month-old daughter. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. [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]. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. Senior Ruben Douglas was the lone offensive threat and became the only Lobo ever to lead the nation in scoring, averaging 28 points a game. [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. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. 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