[222] Over the years it has evolved into a family-like atmosphere held during the evening, including player introductions, practice drills and scrimmages, three-point shooting and slam dunk contests, and other festivities. Fraschilla felt he had his system and recruits in place going into the 200102 season, and Lobo fans were eager for the team to return to the NCAA tournament. [213] On April 27, 2017, UNM asked WisePies to relinquish the naming rights, per the terms of the agreement, and WisePies agreed to do so. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. PG- Greg Brown. No players found. ", coupled with a hand gesture emulating a wolf. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. [23] The Lobos broke into the AP rankings at #21 and received a five-seed in the tournament, facing George Washington in the first round. [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. Robbins led the nation in free throw shooting, making 93.5% of his attempts, including 52 in a row at one point, both school records. [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. 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. [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. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. [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. 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. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. Shields again led with 19 points. They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. [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. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [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]. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. 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. [94] Thomas finished his career with over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds, one of two Lobos to accomplish that in just two seasons.[95]. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. 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. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. [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]. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. Here is my list. Williams also finished first in Lobo history in career free throws made and attempted, and second in career minutes played. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. 25The Sweet 16 thus far remains elusive to Lobo basketball. 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. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. 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. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. 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 . All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. [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. 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. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. The Lobos beat Syracuse in the first round before losing to Rutgers, finishing the season 198 and ranked #18 in the UPI. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. Utah would go on to reach the Final Four and lose to Kentucky in the national championship game. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. [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. [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. They went to the NIT and beat South Florida before losing at eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing 1814. Topic starter. They led the WAC in overall winning percentage over the 17-season span from 1962 to 1979, posting a won-loss record of 328161 (.671). [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. His first team went 169, the best Lobo record in 17 years. Uguak is a 6-foot-7 starting senior forward . His former players included future National Basketball . The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. 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. 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. [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. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [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 plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. 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. 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. [229], Conference Season Championships (11: 5 WAC, 4 MWC, 2 Border), Conference Tournament Championships (6: 4 MWC, 2 WAC), NCAA Tournament Appearances (15: 816 record), Individual and team records are published in detail in the 201314 Lobo Media Guide.[230]. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. The Lobos jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. 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. Thomas had his best NCAA performance with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks, while Long added 17 points and 12 rebounds and made the game-winning basket in the closing seconds. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. 22 San Diego State (22-5, 13-2 . 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 . [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. Lobo starred for the Huskies when they won a national championship in 1995 following an undefeated season and was also an Olympic gold medalist for Team USA in 1996. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. 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). The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. 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. Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [106] Shields led the way with 25 points and 10 rebounds, with Smith adding 15, overcoming a foul-plagued game for Thomas. The following season, 196364, the Lobos won their first WAC championship, led by Ira Harge, who King had recruited from a junior college in Iowa. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. [91], Bliss inherited a strong nucleus of senior Charlie Thomas, junior Darrell McGee, and sophomores Luc Longley and Rob Robbins. 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 began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. 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. Forward Johnny Brown turned in an All-WAC performance, but the other inside players were young, and the loss of Greene left a hole in the backcourt. [7] In 1928 Coach Roy Johnson organized construction of Carlisle Gymnasium, seating about 1,500 spectators with later additions doubling that figure, and in 1957 Johnson Gymnasium opened, with a capacity of 7,800. 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. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,87. 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. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. SF-Mike Winters. 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. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. The Lobos won the WAC regular season championship in 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, and 1994, and they won the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. He played professionally for eight seasons then coached in the NBA for eight more before joining Alford at Iowa. The team had relied heavily on its starters and was worn down with fatigue and injuries. [119] He was again named All-WAC and finished as the leading scorer in Lobo history, with 1,993 points, and the leader in field goals made, having started every game of his career. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. [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. [188], On April 1, 2017, Neal was dismissed as head coach after compiling a record of 7652 (.594).[189]. Despite the scandal, Ellenberger managed to remain popular in Albuquerque, running a nightclub, appearing in TV commercials, and coaching the city's Continental Basketball Association team some fans even wanted him to be rehired as Lobo coach. Smith led with 20 points, but the rest of the team shot a combined 29%, including 18% from three-point range. [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]. Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. Senior Greg Brown, a 57 point guard from Albuquerque High, produced a monumental season, though, leading the Lobos to their first regular season WAC title in 16 years. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. 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. The team began the season 83 but struggled away from The Pit, losing its first seven road games. They began their WAC schedule with losses at Utah and BYU but rebounded to win eight of their next nine. [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. [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. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. [176] The Lobos lost on the road to ranked San Diego State and UNLV but beat both at home and won nine out of ten to clinch the league title. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . [133][138] The Lobos started the season 122, with an overtime win at Sweet 16-bound Gonzaga, but a blowout loss at #1 Stanford began a 16 slump, including several poor road performances. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. The highlight of the season was a 75-66 win over No. The Lobos have enjoyed exceptional success at The Pit, winning over 80 percent of their games and mounting home-winning streaks of over 20 games four times, with the longest of 41 straight in 199698. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. [109] The team was undefeated at home in conference and won a key road game at BYU to seal the league championship, led by a torrent of points from Brown. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . [63] Bridgers had been replaced as AD the year before by John Koenig, who did not believe Colson could take the Lobos to the next level. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [35][87], Dave Bliss recorded the most wins as head coach in Lobo history, compiling a 246108 (.695) record, with seven NCAA tournament appearances and three trips to the NIT. [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. 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. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. Media Guide 201314, p.71. PF-Kenny Thomas. [29][45] Attendance at The Pit surged to its best ever, a trend that would continue throughout the Ellenberger years, regularly earning placement among the top five in the nation. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. [36][46] The top six largest crowds ever at The Pit were during this period. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. At eventual champion Wake Forest, finishing the season 112 but lost straight... Arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior college to the NCAA for. 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