She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. [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. The Lobos won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. 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 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. [59] In July 1981, however, he was convicted by a state District Court on 21 of 22 counts of fraud and submitting false public vouchers. [105] He was named MWC Player of the Year and finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. Starting center Greg "Stretch" Howard was ineligible due to an NCAA rule disallowing transfers to play in postseason games; without his 14 points and 10 rebounds a game, the Lobos' balanced attack withered, and Nelson was their only consistent offense. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. 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. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. 22 Wyoming. The team began the season 112 but lost four straight, struggling on the road. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Former Lobo women's basketball player Miranda Sanchez died Monday. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. Media Guide 201314, p.79. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. [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 compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. Tributes honoring her memory started forming on social. [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. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. [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. [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. Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. [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. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. No players found. The Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. 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 [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. [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]. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. Ira Harge. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. [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. The university established basketball as a varsity sport in 1899 and began competing with regional colleges after establishing an athletics department in 1920. 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. Alford was again named MWC Coach of the Year, and Gary was All-MWC. They went 7414 (.841) from 1967 to 1970, including a 273 season in 196970 in which they were ranked in the top five most of the year, culminating in a Final Four appearance. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. Facing Butler in the first round, the Lobos were already without an injured Olney when Gibson suffered a concussion and broken finger; Thomas again spent the game in foul trouble. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. [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. The Pittsburgh Steelers . [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. [49] His defensive prowess made him an eight-time recipient of NBA All-Defensive Team honors, as well as the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1987. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. [35] The 197576 team improved to 1611 with a largely mercenary squad of JC transfers who would later quit the team before the end of the season. [231], The Lobos have compiled a 1611 record in MWC tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship four times. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. [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. ", coupled with a hand gesture emulating a wolf. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. 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. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. The Lobos jumped out to a 259 lead before the Wildcats chiseled away at the lead, cutting it to two late in the game. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. [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]. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. 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 Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. [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. Williams was named MWC Player of the Year, and Alford was named Coach of the Year.[23]. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. [63], In their first three seasons under Colson, the Lobos struggled to a 3944 combined record. [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. His cause of death has not been revealed but Scarborough . The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. They were ranked for much of the 197374 season, reaching #8, and again in 197778 when they peaked at #5. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. [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. [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. Colson's supporters pointed to the strong recruiting class he had coming in, arguing that his best teams were ahead of him, as well as to the integrity and academic success forged by Colson. [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. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. Media Guide 201314, pp.76,79. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. Fran Fraschilla coached at New Mexico for three seasons, compiling a 5541 (.572) record with three NIT appearances. Will Webber. 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. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. On April 11, 2017, Paul Weir was named head coach of the Lobos. 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. 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. [36][46] The top six largest crowds ever at The Pit were during this period. [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. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. 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 UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. 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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. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. 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. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. 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. [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. 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. There were a multitude of reasons for this. [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). [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. Flipboard. Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. [16] They were again invited to the NIT, where they lost to St. John's to finish 198. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. [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. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. [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. 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. 2-Rob Robbins. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. [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. Colson said the popularity and continued presence of Ellenberger during his early years were unnerving and that he sometimes felt in competition with the former coach. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. [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. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . 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. 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. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Rusty Mitchell, who coached men's gymnastics at The University of New Mexico from 1966-99, passed away over the weekend at the age of 80. They battled to within five points in the second half but could not overcome their poor start. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. They received a seven-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Stanford. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. Utah would go on to reach the Final Four and lose to Kentucky in the national championship game. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. 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. [141] After several coaches were discussed as candidates, some turning down offers, McKay was hired in a late night surprise and was not a popular choice among Lobo fans. The official name of the facilities became Dreamstyle Arena and Dreamstyle Stadium. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. Coach King died on December10, 2004. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. The current head coach is Richard Pitino Both men's and women's teams play in The Pit, formally known as Dreamstyle Arena, built in 1966. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. [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. One team in the game will be named Team J.B. White in. 1Perfection really is the enemy of the good. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. [227] Roberts was also inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame.[228]. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. [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. [19][30] The team finished the season 179 but failed to receive an NIT berth. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. 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 . [7][17], University Arena opened in 1966 but was soon nicknamed "The Pit" due to its innovative subterranean design, with the playing floor 37 feet below street level. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. The strong finish earned the Lobos an NIT bid, where they lost to Texas A&M, finishing the season 1910. 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