The Lobos had a roller-coaster season in 198990, buoyed by record-setting performances by Longley, Robbins, and McGee. She is a reporter and color analyst for ESPN, focusing on women's college basketball and WNBA games. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. [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]. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. The Lobos, Aggies, and Miners played one another twice every season, home-and-away, and a fierce rivalry grew among them. [17][197], Attendance at Lobo games in The Pit has consistently been among the national leaders in college basketball, averaging over 15,400 fans per game since it opened. Shields scored 1,837 points. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. When Ellenberger was fired in December 1979, lead assistant Charlie Harrison was elevated to head coach for the remainder of the season. 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. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. Because his best play is to dribble down the court and shoot it. [172] The Lobos' strength of schedule powered them to a #2 RPI ranking, and they won a program-record 15 games away from The Pit. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. 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. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. The plucky squad lacked depth, but its veterans found ways to win, building a 164 record. 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 Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. 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. Roberts noted the noise level in The Pit as a challenge for a broadcaster: "There were a lot of times when I knew I was calling the game because my lips were moving, but I couldn't hear a thing I said. They have won the MWC regular season championship and the conference tournament four times each. 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. 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 team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. They have been regularly ranked from the 200910 through the 201314 seasons. [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. [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. The teams met again in the conference tournament final, and the Lobos prevailed for their third straight MWC tournament championship. Media Guide 201314, p.91. The Lobos next faced two-seed Georgetown and took a slim lead into the second half. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. [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 finished 305, the most wins in a Lobo season, while going 102 in road games and 60 against ranked teams, also team highs. [177] In the interim, Snell announced he was declaring for the NBA draft. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. He played professionally for eight seasons then coached in the NBA for eight more before joining Alford at Iowa. 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. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. They lost in the first round of the conference tournament, however, and were again relegated to the NIT, where they beat Nebraska but lost at Notre Dame, finishing the season 2212. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. 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. Lobo said she was surprised . New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. [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. [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 1957, while still on faculty, Johnson oversaw construction of the 7,800-seat arena that bears his name, Johnson Gymnasium. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. 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. As a player Alford had been a prolific scorer and two-time All-American at Indiana, winning a national championship, and earning an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. national team. The Lobo basketball programs were established in 1899, but began its first competitive teams in 1903 and 1906, respectively. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. [169] The Lobos went to the NIT and beat UTEP before losing at Alabama, finishing 2213. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. [91], Bliss inherited a strong nucleus of senior Charlie Thomas, junior Darrell McGee, and sophomores Luc Longley and Rob Robbins. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. [37][64] He then became the lead assistant for Bobby Knight at Indiana for ten seasons, from 1990 to 2000,[34] and later coached in the NBA and WNBA. [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. PG- Greg Brown. [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). They beat Iowa and USC on the way to another showdown with #9 UNLV, losing a high-scoring game, then losing to #10 Arizona. The Lobos beat Syracuse in the first round before losing to Rutgers, finishing the season 198 and ranked #18 in the UPI. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 01:50 PM MST. Former UNM assistant Brandon Mason announced on Tuesday the return of a Lobo alumni all-star game to be played July 11 in the Pit. [186] Bairstow was named second-team All-American by Sports Illustrated. [204] The building facade was also transformed, adding extensive glasswork and a steel superstructure. Gordon had 21 points and 14 rebounds, but the team shot poorly from three-point range and could not overcome the deficit, finishing the season 287. [150] Versatile senior guard Mark Walters led the team with 16 points a game, but after winning four straight to build a 169 record, they lost four of five to finish 1713 and did not receive a post-season bid. 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. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. The Sun Devils battled back to tie the game at the end of regulation before escaping with a win in OT, 8683. [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. 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. [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]. 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. They then lost three league road games and fell to third in a tight WAC race. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. 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 . [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. The 2013 Howl drew over 10,000 fans and featured the introduction of new coach Craig Neal, who entered the arena on his motorcycle. [42] Their shooting touch eluded them in the tournament, as several players were suffering from food poisoning before the game. 22 Wyoming. They beat Dayton in the regional consolation game to finish the season 227 and ranked #18 in the UPI. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . [75][76] The team slipped to 65 before winning eight out of nine, gaining a share of the WAC lead. Gary finished his Lobo career second in games played, second in career free throws made, and is now fifth in career assists. 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. But not to all former Lobos. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. [122][123] Thomas averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, Shields 17 points and seven rebounds, and Long 14. This list may not reflect recent changes. They began their WAC schedule with losses at Utah and BYU but rebounded to win eight of their next nine. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. The Lobos won the WAC regular season championship in 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, and 1994, and they won the conference tournament in 1993 and 1996. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. [164] Martinez was honored as an Academic All-American and received the NCAA Chip Hilton Player of the Year Award for outstanding character, leadership, integrity, and talent.[165][166]. [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. [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. Here is my list. [27] Instead, they started the season 170, rising to #6 before beating #5Utah in the Pit, propelling the Lobos to #4. They beat Texas A&M in the NIT before losing at Fresno State to finish the season 1913. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. 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. Brown again led the Lobos in 198586 with 20.9 points and 7.5 rebounds a game, earning All-WAC recognition. [55], Before the 197778 season, Ellenberger installed what he called the "Equal Opportunity Motion Offense", a run-and-gun attack emphasizing picks and passing as players rotate through each position, taking advantage of his versatile, athletic lineup. On April 11, 2017, Paul Weir was named head coach of the Lobos. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. Scott is the Lobo career leader in FG percentage, at .622 (198285). They were upset in the first round by unranked Cal State Fullerton, however, in another disappointing tournament performance. [23], The 199697 Lobos returned all their principal players, while adding freshman Lamont Long, who would become a starter by mid-season. The Lobos have appeared in 19 National Invitation Tournaments with a combined record of 1820. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. McKay faced a major rebuilding project in 200203 compounded by further dismissals and injuries that cut the team to seven scholarship players. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. No players found. The 197980 roster appeared once again loaded with talent, and fan expectations were again high, but disaster struck the program in the early weeks of the season as the "Lobogate" scandal unfolded. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. They then lost five of six to finish in a tie for third. 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. The Lobos compiled a 2214 record in WAC conference tournaments, reaching the final six times and winning the championship twice. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. 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. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. [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. Student. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. [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. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. In 1976, he recruited future NBA Hall of Famer Larry Bird to ISU, where he led the Sycamores to a 4812 record in his first two 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). 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. 2-Rob Robbins. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. 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. A cause of death was not made public. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. [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. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. The Lobos were 102 in games decided by six or fewer points. 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. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,76,78,89. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. [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. [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. The scheme also employed a full-court pressing, trapping defense to generate points off of turnovers. Topic starter. 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. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. 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. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. 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]. [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. 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) While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. 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. New Mexico began playing New Mexico State in 1904, currently totaling over 200 games; they first played UTEP in 1929, with over 140 games total. Giddens was named MWC Co-Player of the Year and received an AP All-American Honorable Mention. 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. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. [218] During the 1980s, a popular chant among Lobo fans was "Everyone's a Lobo, Woof Woof Woof! That means over three thousand players. [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. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. Full New Mexico Lobos roster for the 2022-23 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. [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. In addition to Daniels, other prominent players produced by the Lobo program include five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper, three-time NBA champion Luc Longley, NBA all-star Danny Granger, and Kenny Thomas. 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. 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