[190] Before the 2017-2018 season started, 10 of the 15 players from the previous season either transferred, left the team, or graduated. 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. March 1, 2003. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. [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. Coach King died on December10, 2004. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. 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]. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. [155][160] Versatile JC transfer Darington Hobson joined lone senior Roman Martinez, junior Dairese Gary, and eight sophomores and freshmen. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [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. [161] Martinez added 14 points and six rebounds a game, and Gary 13 points and four assists. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. 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. 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. Colson inherited a program under NCAA sanctions, with only three players remaining on scholarship. [55] They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. [106] White was named All-WAC and Bliss was WAC Coach of the Year; Brown was named All-WAC and WAC Player of the Year. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. [195] Pitino inherited 6 transfers, including a trio of Power-5 talent in Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn Jr., and Gethro Muscadin. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. 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. 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. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . [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. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. 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. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. Petie Gibson. Renovations completed in 2010 added space and state-of-the-art amenities for fans and players. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. [23] He averaged 16 points and five rebounds a game as a Lobo, also leading the team in assists and steals. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. Alford was again named MWC Coach of the Year, and Gary was All-MWC. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. [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. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. [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. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. On April 11, 2017, Paul Weir was named head coach of the Lobos. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. Media Guide 201314, p.91. [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. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. The Lobos compete in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I, joining as a founding member in 1999. [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. [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. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. The Lobos added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. King suffered a heart attack and brain aneurysm shortly before Bird's senior season, however, and his assistant, Bill Hodges, led the team to the 1979 Final Four, where they lost to Michigan State in the championship game. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. [12][17] In the 196566 season, Daniels averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds a game, and the Lobos raced out to an 111 record after beating #7BYU. [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. As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. 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. Alford compiled a 4730 (.610) record in road games, the only Lobo coach over .500 on the road. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. There were a multitude of reasons for this. 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). Facing #22 Villanova, the Lobos shot 18% in the first half, scoring just eleven points and trailing by as much as 24. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. [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 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. In 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. Lobo said she was surprised . UNM played their "home" games at various venues outside of New Mexico due to the restrictions against sports competitions from COVID-19 in New Mexico. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. [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. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. [163] In the second round the hobbled Lobos could not keep up with athletic, fast-breaking Washington. In 1992 the basketball court at The Pit was named "Bob King Court" in honor of the coach who made its construction possible. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. Media Guide 201314, p.79. [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. In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. With Thomas again slowed by foul trouble, the Lobos were outmatched inside and could not stop All-American Allen Iverson, who scored 20 in the second half. [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. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. [152], Steve Alford coached the Lobos for six seasons, compiling a 15552 (.749) record with three NCAA tournament appearances, at least a share of four league titles, and two conference tournament championships. [6] Johnson arrived in 1920 after a successful athletic career at the University of Michigan. 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. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. 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. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. [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. 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 position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). In 1931, Lobo athletic teams began competing in the Border Intercollegiate Athletic Association, joining as a founding member along with other regional schools. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. 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. 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. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. 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. Alan Dolensky and Smith remain the top two on the list, while Garrett is now tied for fourth. [131] Yet, despite his success, Bliss faced mounting criticism from fans and the media for poor academic performance by his players, lax discipline, lightweight schedules, and the failure to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. [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. [154][173][174] Williams, Snell, and center Alex Kirk led a balanced attack with seven players leading the team in scoring in individual games. The NCAA investigation into the scandal found 34 violations of recruiting rules, and the Lobo program was placed on probation and banned from post-season appearances for three years. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. [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. No players found. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. 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. Gordon had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams added 16 with two late baskets to seal the win. [88] Colson's teams had gone 10762 (.633) in his last five seasons, but his failure to win the conference or to make the NCAA tournament were common criticisms. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. 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 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. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. 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. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. 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. 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. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. Pitino. [183] Williams averaged 16 points and five assists, and Kirk added 13 points and nine rebounds. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. [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 Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. Complicating matters, Koenig himself was fired three months later and eventually faced indictment on criminal charges for his activities as AD. 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. They received a seven-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Stanford. [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 Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. 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 . Mar. [36][39][56] The team played at a frenetic pace and led the nation in scoring at 97.5 points per game. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. [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. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. C-Daniel Santiago. [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. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. Long scored 1,840 points. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. Williams hit a school-record 10 threes and scored 46 points at Colorado State, both MWC records. In 197273, the Lobos raced out to a 90 record, including road wins at Oregon State and eventual Southwest Conference champion Texas Tech, leading to their first appearance in the national rankings in nearly four years. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. [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. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. 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 199091 Lobos were again led by Longley averaging 19.1 points and 9.2 rebounds a game, with Robbins adding 14 points a game. [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. 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). Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. They began their WAC schedule with losses at Utah and BYU but rebounded to win eight of their next nine. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. 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. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. 6 Nevada in The Pit. [122][123] Thomas averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, Shields 17 points and seven rebounds, and Long 14. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. [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. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. [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. Media Guide 201314, p.91. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. 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