Lobo said she was surprised . The team went on a 410 slide starting with a blowout loss at home to Utah, after which Parmer was dismissed, and culminating with forward Patrick Dennehy shoving teammates and walking off the court during a loss at Air Force. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. [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. [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]. [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. Gibson later taught in the Albuquerque Public School system for more than three decades, gaining recognition as a mentor and role model, and he was named to the New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. 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. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,69,71,77,88. [187] Williams finished his career as the fifth leading scorer in Lobo history, third in assists, and the MWC career assists leader. During his nearly 40 years at UNM, Johnson coached every men's sport the school offered, while teaching physical education. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. 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. 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. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. "[17] Since his arrival at UNM, the Lobos have won over sixty percent of their games and earned over thirty berths to post-season tournaments, while suffering only five losing seasons. The New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team represents the University of New Mexico, competing in the Mountain West Conference (MWC) in NCAA Division I. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. Hosting #18 Gonzaga, Douglas missed a pair of free throws to send the game into overtime, and the Lobos lost; point guard Marlon Parmer ripped teammates in the locker room, beginning a string of problems on court and off. The Lobos dropped their first two MWC games but then reeled off 15 straight wins their second longest winning streak ever[162] sweeping #10 BYU. 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. [171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. [158], The 200809 Lobos mixed four veterans with young Alford recruits and were picked in the preseason to finish fifth in the MWC. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. They hosted their first-round game in The Pit but lost to unranked Santa Clara. 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. [218] During the 1980s, a popular chant among Lobo fans was "Everyone's a Lobo, Woof Woof Woof! [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. [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. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. The four seasons with Kenny Thomas in the line-up was the best stretch by the Lobos to date. 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. The following table summarizes the records and accomplishments of the coaches before Bob King. "[112][113], The 199495 season was a rebuilding year for the Lobos, who finished 1515 but won six of their last eight games. They rode the momentum into the WAC tournament championship game and beat the Utes behind a dominant 30-point, 17-rebound performance by Thomas, earning their tenth straight win and a berth in the NCAA tournament. 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. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. [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 stood at 7-2 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. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. Senior Ruben Douglas was the lone offensive threat and became the only Lobo ever to lead the nation in scoring, averaging 28 points a game. Will Webber. [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. 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. 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. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. Smith is now second in career assists and third in career steals. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. 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. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. (Credit: UNM men's basketball) Adam Kradle - Managing Editor of BVM Sports Updated: October 19, 2021 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 . [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. 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. 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. [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. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. [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 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. 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. [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [55] The team frequently slowed their games to a crawl, with several league games ending with both teams scoring under 50 points, such as a win at Wyoming, 4038. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. [60][63] In 1986, former rival and longtime friend Don Haskins hired Ellenberger as his lead assistant at UTEP, where he would coach for four years. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. The Lobos had only two winning seasons from 1947 to 1962, compiling a 113252 (.310) record, including a dismal 42149 (.220) during the last eight years. 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 . [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. PG- Greg Brown. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. 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 design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. 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. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. The current roster is comprised primarily of UNM alumni including: Jamaal Smith (2006-08) J.R. Giddens (2006-08) Phillip McDonald (2008-12) Darington Hobson (2009-10) [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. Alan Dolensky and Smith remain the top two on the list, while Garrett is now tied for fourth. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. Ira Harge. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. Shields scored 1,837 points. [177] In the interim, Snell announced he was declaring for the NBA draft. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. [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. [214], On May 3, 2017, UNM announced a $10 million naming rights agreement with Dreamstyle Remodeling, an Albuquerque-based construction business, covering both The Pit and the UNM football stadium. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. 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. [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]. 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. After the 197172 season, assistant coach Norm Ellenberger was elevated to head coach, and King served as Assistant Athletics Director the next season. [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. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. Brown is now head basketball coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque. Misfortune turned to tragedy with the murder of former Lobo Patrick Dennehy leading to a scandal at Baylor implicating Dave Bliss and the suicide of Lobo transfer Billy Feeney. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. 22 Wyoming. 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]. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. [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. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. 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. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. 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. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. Unfazed, Long scored 22, Shields had 17, and bench reserves added 33 points as the Lobos won handily. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. There were a multitude of reasons for this. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. Lobo began working at ESPN in 2004 after. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. Against four-seed Louisville, the Lobos took an early lead, fell behind by 15, then battled back to within two late in the game. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. Carlton Bragg Jr. was accused of sexual assault and later arrested for a DWI in January 2020. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. Former players have joined forces and are in town for TBT, and they met up with this year's squad for a dinner. [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. Media Guide 201314, p.99. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,87. Longley finished with 1,729 points, 922 rebounds, and 336 blocks. [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. Stoking the popularity of Lobo basketball by this time was the success of two longtime rivals. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence after Bob King was hired as head coach in 1962. 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