[23] Hobson was named as MWC Player of the Year and a third-team All-American. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. Greene completed his career as the only Lobo ever to surpass 1,500 points, 600 rebounds, 300 assists, and 200 steals, averaging 16 points and six rebounds a game as a Lobo. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. 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 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. Student-athletes from both men's and women's squads participate and sign autographs for fans, and the event is used to attract recruits invited to attend. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. Colson inherited a program under NCAA sanctions, with only three players remaining on scholarship. 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. [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. [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. The 196869 season began with high expectations and the Lobos ranked in the top ten, but they dropped out after a string of road losses. Long scored 1,840 points. In January 1976, #4 UNLV survived a scare from the underdog Lobos before a Pit-record crowd of 19,452, with fans overflowing onto the concourse and sitting in the stairways,[35][46][47] a game still lauded as one of the greatest and loudest ever in The Pit. Alford applied a strict regimen and Giddens responded with a standout senior season, leading the team with 16 points and nine rebounds a game. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. Media Guide 201314, p.79. The team tallied early wins over UCLA, Ohio State, and at Texas before hosting #1 Arizona, led by All-Americans Sean Elliott and Steve Kerr. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. They began the season 71, losing only at #14 Arizona while sweeping ranked New Mexico State. [147] The young squad showed promising signs early but struggled in conference to finish 1414. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. [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. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. [119] The Lobos then fell to eventual national champion Connecticut, shooting just 26%, to finish 259. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. 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. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. The most comprehensive coverage of the New Mexico Lobos Men's Basketball on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, schedule and rosters. Williams also finished first in Lobo history in career free throws made and attempted, and second in career minutes played. 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. [42] They also established still-standing records for steals in a season as a team, Greene for steals by a player in a season, and Scarborough for career steals. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. 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) [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. [204] Rick Majerus, who compiled a 511 record against the Lobos at The Pit, tying him with Don Haskins for most wins by a visiting coach, noted the intensity and dedication of Lobo fans and their knowledge of the game,[207][208] The Pit hosted the 1983 NCAA Final Four, the last time the event was held on a college campus. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. 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. 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 had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. Gordon was named All-MWC and conference tourney MVP. Ira Harge. [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. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. Alan Dolensky and Smith remain the top two on the list, while Garrett is now tied for fourth. [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. They were ranked for much of the 197374 season, reaching #8, and again in 197778 when they peaked at #5. 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. [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. 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. 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]. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. 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. Based on this conversation, the FBI launched an investigation that led to a federal indictment of Ellenberger on seven counts of fraud and forgery of academic transcripts, though he was acquitted of those charges at trial. [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. [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. [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. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. Long averaged 23.9 points a game both his junior and senior seasons, earning all-WAC honors both seasons and all-American recognition in 1971. 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. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. [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. [10] The Lobos won 165 games with Johnson as head basketball coach, a school record for over 30 years and currently third on its all-time list. UNM released a statement on February 26, 2021, they will part ways with Weir at the end of the 202021 season. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. The day before the NCAA tournament began, UNM announced a 10-year contract extension with Alford; 10 days later, he resigned to take the head coaching position at UCLA. 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 PG- Greg Brown. 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. [66] Harrison and his players gained fan appreciation for persevering under difficult circumstances, but he served primarily as a caretaker until a new head coach was named. Pitino. [155][156] Six other players averaged between seven and ten points as balanced scoring became a hallmark of Lobo squads under Alford. [191] He was dismissed from the team. [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 following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. They finished third in the WAC but received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, their first berth since 1978. University of New Mexico Lobo legend Robin Cole persevered through a number of trials and tribulations, to achieve his ultimate goal. [91][92] Deciding it was time to move on, Bliss resigned and accepted the head coach position at Baylor, reportedly more than doubling his UNM salary. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 18 players found. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. The inconsistent squad started 55 but then stunned 21-point favorite, #2 Arizona in Tucson, the highest ranked opponent the Lobos had beaten on the road since 1966. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [196] In Mountain West play, however, the Lobos went 5-12. [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. [116] Douglas was an explosive scorer and led the team with 16 points a game. [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. King transformed a moribund program into a consistent winner and produced future ABA MVP Mel Daniels. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - Major League baseball righted a wrong this year. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. Gary injured his knee in the game, a sad career end for a four-year starter and steady leader. From 1924 to 1934, his teams posted a 10438 (.732) record. [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. [52][53] Further JC transfers Jimmy Allen and Will Smiley completed a strong Lobo front line. A cause of death was not made public. Fan criticism had reached a crescendo and attendance at The Pit had been dropping significantly. 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. [35] A memorable highlight of the season was the first game in a brief but intense rivalry with UNLV before the teams were in the same conference. 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. That may be the way to rationalize what a lot of Lobo men's basketball fans are feeling now. Coach King died on December10, 2004. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. 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. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. [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]. He also holds the team record for assists in a game (21). The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. They were ranked briefly in 1988 and 1993, then throughout 1996 to 1999. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. This list may not reflect recent changes. Gordon had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams added 16 with two late baskets to seal the win. Mar. [105] A pair of upset losses prevented them from catching the #9 Utes and #21 Cougars, who were tied atop the league at 141 late in the season. Updated: Dec 1, 2020 / 08:00 PM MST. [23] Shields finished his career as the third (now fourth) leading scorer in Lobo history and as career leader in three-pointers. [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. 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. 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 team entered the year #18 and would remain ranked throughout the next three seasons. 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). 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 [12] The Lobos won as many games in his first two seasons as in the previous seven combined and went 11644 (.725) over his first six seasons. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. 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. Topic starter. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. [202] Noise levels up to 125 decibels have been measured, close to the pain threshold for the human ear. Despite a disappointing WAC campaign, they received a bid to the NIT. One stand-out was Kenny Page, a transfer from Ohio State. The highlight of the season was a 75-66 win over No. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. So all time UNM team with NM players. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. They languished to a 1018 finish, the first losing season for the Lobos in twenty years. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. 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. Harge later had a successful career in the ABA. [46] They rebounded to reach the final of the WAC tournament before losing at UNLV but still received a four-seed in the NCAA tournament. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. [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. King then left to become head coach and Athletics Director at Indiana State University. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. 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