A cause of death was not made public. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [154] Under McKay, J.R. Giddens had frequently missed games due to disciplinary problems. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. 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. [203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. [149], McKay continued to attract strong transfer players, but discipline issues persisted in 200506. 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 won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. 6 Nevada in The Pit. Mar. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. Will Webber. 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 They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. 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. At 259 in a strong WAC, Lobo fans retained hope that New Mexico would gain an at-large berth to the tournament. Based on this conversation, the FBI launched an investigation that led to a federal indictment of Ellenberger on seven counts of fraud and forgery of academic transcripts, though he was acquitted of those charges at trial. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. [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. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. 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. The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). 197374 Western Athletic Conference season Summary, Johnson had established the school record at 46 points earlier in the season before his 50-point performance, which broke the WAC conference single-game record and earned him the. Nov. 2Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday. The tournament upset and departures were disheartening blows for Lobo fans. Due to the success of King's first three seasons, attendance at Johnson Gym more than doubled, and plans to build a larger arena began to take shape. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. [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. The success of the Lobos under Bob King led to rapidly growing fan interest. [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. They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. 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. [148] They lost in the conference tournament but received a bid to the NIT, losing at Cal to finish 249, the most wins for a first-year Lobo coach to date. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. [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. Mar. March 1, 2003. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. [89] Knight acknowledged that he had seriously considered the offer but eventually declined, stating that he did not have the energy that would be required. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. Ellenberger began relying heavily on recruiting Junior College (JC) transfers, a tactic that would lead to his best season as Lobo coach but later to his downfall. [18] The team began the 196667 season ranked 6th in the country and rose to #5 before winning at #2UTEP, the defending national champion and highest-ranked team New Mexico had ever beaten at that point. [43] After a string of road losses, the Lobos recovered to win six of seven and secure the WAC championship in a strong season for the league when five of eight teams were ranked at some point. Gordon had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams added 16 with two late baskets to seal the win. 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. 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. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. [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. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. Media Guide 201314, p.79. [158], The 200809 Lobos mixed four veterans with young Alford recruits and were picked in the preseason to finish fifth in the MWC. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. Media Guide 201314, p.71. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. 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. For now, the Lobos have six returning scholarship players in guards Jeremiah Francis, Javonte Johnson and Saquan Singleton; and three forwards in Emmanuel Kuac, Rod Brown and Valdir Manuel. [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. [74] The Lobos beat a good Arizona team before losing a close game to #1 Georgetown, led by Patrick Ewing, the first time the Lobos had faced a top-ranked opponent. [90] Knight recommended Bliss, who had been his assistant at Army and Indiana before serving as head coach at Oklahoma and SMU. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. They finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. The Lobos became frequent participants in the NCAA tournament during the 1990s and have made 15 appearances overall, as well as 19 NIT appearances. After an early loss at Kansas, the Lobos won ten straight, later building a 193 record and attaining a #10 national ranking, their first appearance in the AP poll. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. [209] The video clip of NC State coach Jim Valvano celebrating at the end of the game documents one of the most famous moments in NCAA basketball history and is a staple of NCAA tournament television coverage.[5]. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). [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. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. 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. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. 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. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. [105] He was named MWC Player of the Year and finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history. The Lobos again returned to the NIT, beating Pepperdine and Oregon before losing in the quarter-finals to Ohio State, a team they had beaten earlier in the season, finishing with a 2214 record. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. Whether he's scoring 46 against Colorado State or facing New Mexico State at The Pit, Williams never disappointed Lobo Nation with his exciting style of play. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. 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. [6][11] For many years, Johnson Gym was the most prominent feature of the UNM campus for those driving along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, part of historic U.S. Route 66. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. 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 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. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. [107] Brown averaged 19.3 points a game, scoring over 30 four times, often in pivotal games, with a season-best 42; junior Marlow White averaged 17, senior Notch Neves 13, and promising freshman Charles Smith added over ten a game. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. Ira Harge. In the 2018-2019 season, Weir was reliant on four transfers from both Division 1 programs or junior college transfers, as well as returning senior Anthony Mathis. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating. 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. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. Brown is now head basketball coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. 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. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. [183] Williams averaged 16 points and five assists, and Kirk added 13 points and nine rebounds. [133] The team finished 1614 after another blowout loss at Minnesota in the NIT. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. 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 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. 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. 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. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. 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. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. 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. The day before the NCAA tournament began, UNM announced a 10-year contract extension with Alford; 10 days later, he resigned to take the head coaching position at UCLA. Media Guide 201314, p.99. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. [23] The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing at The Pit to Lamar and finishing the season 2411. [161] Martinez added 14 points and six rebounds a game, and Gary 13 points and four assists. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. [23] All five starters averaged in double figures, but the team had little depth and relied heavily on Granger. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. 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. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [42] They also established still-standing records for steals in a season as a team, Greene for steals by a player in a season, and Scarborough for career steals. [190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. [44] The Lobos earned their second trip to the NCAA tournament and tallied their first tournament victory, downing Idaho State before losing to San Francisco in the second round. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. [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. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. 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 [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. [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 Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. The team began the season 83 but struggled away from The Pit, losing its first seven road games. [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. [103] The Lobos returned to the NIT, where they beat Louisiana Tech and Washington State before losing at Virginia, finishing the season 2013. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. 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. Media Guide 201314, p.91. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. The Lobos were among the top 12 in the nation in scoring for Ellenberger's final three years, topping a hundred points 25 times and registering six of the school's top eight single-game scoring totals. His first team went 169, the best Lobo record in 17 years. [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. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. Student. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. 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. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. [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. 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 . Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. [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. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. The Lobos beat Syracuse in the first round before losing to Rutgers, finishing the season 198 and ranked #18 in the UPI. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. [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. [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. [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. 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]. Elliott had an opportunity to put Arizona in the lead with a three-pointer with seconds remaining, but Greene blocked the shot to seal the win, the only time the Lobos have beaten a #1-ranked opponent. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. [23] He averaged 16 points and five rebounds a game as a Lobo, also leading the team in assists and steals. [122][123] Thomas averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, Shields 17 points and seven rebounds, and Long 14. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. [134][135], Before the 19992000 season, the Lobos and seven other teams left the WAC to form the Mountain West Conference (MWC). Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. [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. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. [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. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. [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. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. The Lobo players and fan base rallied around long-time associate head coach Craig Neal, hoping to maintain continuity, and he was hired to replace Alford. 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. [67] A highlight of Colson's first season was his fourth game as head coach, hosting an Arizona State team that would reach #3 in the nation led by future NBA players Byron Scott, Fat Lever, Alton Lister, and Sam Williams. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. 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 . Fraschilla was hired days after Bliss resigned, touted as a great recruiter and up-and-coming coach after leading Manhattan and St. John's to the NCAA tournament. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. [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. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. 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. Pitino. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. [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. [151] The 200607 team featured talented Kansas transfer J. R. Giddens, who led the team with 16 points a game, but discipline problems limited his playing time. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. [30] A week later the Lobos beat #5 Wyoming at The Pit, pushing them to 143 and earning a #19 ranking, their first appearance in the polls since Lobogate. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. 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