They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. 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. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. They went on to lose in the first round in the Mountain West Championship against Nevada. [155][156] Six other players averaged between seven and ten points as balanced scoring became a hallmark of Lobo squads under Alford. [136] The team meandered to a 1311 record but then won four straight, including over #21 Utah. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. His former players included future National Basketball . [117] The Lobos were swept by #7 Utah, dropping to 174, but they won their last seven games to finish second in conference. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. 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. Flipboard. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. Mar. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. Former New Mexico Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. Colson had also clashed with Koenig in a contract dispute and had gone over his head to resolve the issue. They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. [48] "Coop" later became a mainstay of the "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, winning five NBA championships over a 12-year career. In December 2014, Albuquerque-based restaurant chain WisePies Pizza & Salad purchased the naming rights for the arena, whose official name became "WisePies Arena (aka The Pit)". The hiring search after Colson's departure included a brief flirtation with Indiana coach Bobby Knight, who visited Albuquerque and was reportedly offered the job. They went to the NIT and beat Bliss-led Baylor and Pepperdine in The Pit before losing at Memphis to finish 2113. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. [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. King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball tournament one time with a record of 01. Shields scored 1,837 points. They battled to within five points in the second half but could not overcome their poor start. The Lobos lost three tough road games but beat #4 Utah in The Pit, pushing them to a #9 ranking they went 180 at home for the season. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. Media Guide 201314, p.71. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). 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 . [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . The Lobos lost Daniels and Monroe to graduation and were picked in the 196768 preseason to finish last in the WAC. The Lobos won their fourth WAC championship with a 131 league record, losing only at ranked Utah, and entered the NCAA tournament ranked #5 and seeded second in the West Regional, with the opportunity to play in The Pit for the regional final with a win. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. [146], Bradley transfer Danny Granger became eligible during the 200304 season and led the team with 19.5 points a game. [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. 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. Sophomore Smith led the team, scoring 16 points a game, while three freshmen Clayton Shields, David Gibson, and Royce Olney played extensively. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. [175] The MWC enjoyed its best season to date with four teams achieving national rankings and five making the NCAA tournament. Media Guide 201314, p.99. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. 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. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting 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. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. PF-Kenny Thomas. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. [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). 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. [41] In late February the Lobos were 213, ranked #15, and leading the WAC, before losing their last two games and finishing second in conference. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. Shields again led with 19 points. [23], The 200910 Lobos were again a young squad picked to finish fifth in the MWC in preseason polls. [2][46] The Lobos finished in the top five nationally in attendance 16 times in their first 20 years at The Pit, reaching second five times, and they were in the top ten all but one season through 2002. 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. Stoking the popularity of Lobo basketball by this time was the success of two longtime rivals. They compiled a 10230 (.772) record while making the NCAA tournament and winning in the first round all four years. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. Ritchie McKay was head coach at New Mexico for five seasons with a record of 8269 (.543) and one NCAA tournament appearance. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. [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. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. [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 design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. [29] Longley was again named All-WAC and finished his career as Lobo leader in scoring and rebounding, falling since to sixth in points and second in rebounds. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. Page was the only consistent offensive threat on the team, averaging 28 points a game, still the Lobo record for best season average. Leading players like Belin lost eligibility and were dropped from the team. [82] The Lobos reached the final of the WAC tournament but lost to Wyoming, which went on to reach the Sweet Sixteen in the NCAA tournament. [177] In the interim, Snell announced he was declaring for the NBA draft. [154][173][174] Williams, Snell, and center Alex Kirk led a balanced attack with seven players leading the team in scoring in individual games. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. [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]. [191] Also in January, JaQuan Lyle hosted a party at an Airbnb where two people were shot, one of which was a UNM female athlete. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. 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. No players found. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. Lobo basketball fans will remember Kendall Williams from any number of Lobo highlights throughout his college career. 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[171] After two early losses, the Lobos won 13 straight en route to a 152 mark. They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. [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 added transfer Ruben Douglas from Arizona before the 200001 season, but other key recruits were sidelined by injury and disciplinary problems. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. 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. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. [179][180] Neal played for Bobby Cremins at Georgia Tech, earning All-ACC honors as he set the conference record for assists in a season. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. Scott is the Lobo career leader in FG percentage, at .622 (198285). He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. [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. [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. The Lobos won the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) championship in 1964 and 1968, making frequent appearances in national rankings. 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. The Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. 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. 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. The team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. [19][20] The Lobos reached #3 with an 111 record but then lost four straight and fell out of the rankings. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. 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. In addition, former Lobo men's basketball director of operations and current associate AD at UNM, Ryan Berryman, will serve as the team's assistant general manager. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [21] Daniels averaged 21.5 points and 11.6 rebounds a game, finishing his career with a still-team record 44 double-doubles,[22] and he became the first Lobo to be named as an All-American. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. [231], New Mexico has a history of disappointing performances in the NCAA tournament, suffering noteworthy upsets in 1968, 1978, 1993, 2010, 2013, and 2014. 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. [148] After losing at Oral Roberts, they beat #20 Texas Tech and a Dayton squad that would go on to win the NIT. 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. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. 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. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. [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. William C. Dowling, Confessions of a Spoilsport: My Life and Hard Times Fighting Sports Corruption at an Old Eastern University (2007). In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. [40] They fell into a 610 slide, however, including 19 on the road, a chronic weakness of the Lobos under Colson, whose teams compiled a 2465 record in road games. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. [58] In an investigation into illegal gambling, the FBI had placed a wiretap on the phone of a major Lobo booster. 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. [87] In the end, fans wanted more than Colson had managed to achieve, and despite the respect he had earned for rebuilding the program, the disappointment of failing to reach the NCAA tournament fueled support for a change. 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. [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. Like King, Ellenberger got off to a fast start in his first two seasons. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. 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 The Lobos won the conference basketball championship in 1944 and 1945, seasons with shortened schedules due to World War II. [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. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. The success of the Lobos under Bob King led to rapidly growing fan interest. They again finished strong, winning nine of their last eleven, including four of five on the road. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [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. The Lobos beat Syracuse in the first round before losing to Rutgers, finishing the season 198 and ranked #18 in the UPI. 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. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. [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. Ira Harge. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. 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. Early New Mexico basketball teams played in what became known as the Old Wooden Gym, where the walls were the out-of-bounds markers. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. "[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. [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. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. 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