Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. Former Lobo men's basketball teammate George Scott recalls watching that game-winning dunk by 6-foot-1 Kelvin Scarborough over 6-8 Pat Durham: "Scar caught the ball at the opposite free throw. [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]. "[199], The Lobo Howl is an event held initially on midnight of the first day the NCAA allows teams to practice. Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. They entered the tournament 233 and ranked #6. Western Athletic Conference Season Summary. [30], The 197677 team featured JC arrivals Michael Cooper, Marvin Johnson, and Willie Howard, the nucleus for a successful and exciting two-year run. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players, Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players, New Mexico Lobos men's basketball statistical leaders, Charles Smith (basketball, born August 1975), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:New_Mexico_Lobos_men%27s_basketball_players&oldid=950612294, College men's basketball players in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 April 2020, at 00:11. [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. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. Mar. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. 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. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. 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. [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. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. [36][46] The top six largest crowds ever at The Pit were during this period. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. 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. In 1992, UNM announced that the basketball court at University Arena would be named in honor of King. 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McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. [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. [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. 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. [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. He was named the first ABA Rookie of the Year in 1968, ABA Most Valuable Player in 1969 and 1971, and he led the Indiana Pacers to three ABA championships.[24]. [133] He had left St. John's under murky circumstances, however, and worked as a broadcaster and scout during the preceding season. 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. 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. 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. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. Media Guide 201314, p.91. [42] Bill Hagins replaced Minniefield, and the team was again dominant inside. [176] The Lobos lost on the road to ranked San Diego State and UNLV but beat both at home and won nine out of ten to clinch the league title. The 7778 team still holds the Lobo record for most steals per game. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. [49] His defensive prowess made him an eight-time recipient of NBA All-Defensive Team honors, as well as the Defensive Player of the Year Award in 1987. [23] Brown also won the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, given to the nation's top senior under six feet tall and gained an All-American Honorable Mention. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. 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. [2][3][4] The Pit opened in 1966 and the Lobos have been dominant playing there, winning over 80 percent of their games, while regularly placing among national leaders in attendance. Cleveland is as puzzled as anyone that the Cougars haven't won a conference tournament title since 2001. [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. [215], On September 18, 2020, it was announced that the naming rights deal with Dreamstyle Remodeling was ending after only three years. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. [91], Bliss inherited a strong nucleus of senior Charlie Thomas, junior Darrell McGee, and sophomores Luc Longley and Rob Robbins. Neal inherited four returning starters for the 201314 season, joining seven newcomers. They began the year 111, rising to #8 before losing at #15 UCLA. The Lobos remained in the WAC race late in the season, but road struggles relegated them to third place and a 1911 final record. 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 . 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. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. They lost in the conference tournament but received a berth in the NCAA tournament as a ten-seed facing Virginia. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. [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. Media Guide 201314, p.79. [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. [125] Thomas was named second-team All-American, and he and Shields were both All-WAC. [220] The student section in The Pit, Section 26, is particularly noteworthy for the antics of its raucous fans, taunting and intimidating opposing players, often with personal remarks, and offering enticing visuals for television broadcasters: They chant, jump up and down in unison, shake newspapers and signs to make noise and create distractions, and some dress in costumes and body paint. 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. 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. Lobo is known as the most active advocate for women's basketball. 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. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. [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. [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). As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. 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 [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. [6] A decorated veteran who served in World Wars I and II, he was the UNM athletic director from 1920 to 1949. 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. [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. Road struggles slowed them, however, and despite another strong finish they ended up a game out of the lead. 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. The other team will have numerous other former Lobos and other players from around New Mexico. Road struggles kept the team from gaining momentum, a chronic problem as the Lobos went 843 in away games under McKay. 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. [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. 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