As a part of Team USA during the 1996 Summer Olympics, Lobo won gold on one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled. But not to all former Lobos. 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. [225] New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson declared May 8, 2008 as "Mike Roberts Appreciation Day" in honor of the sportscaster. [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. [7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. [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. Here is my list. 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]. PG- Greg Brown. [106] They then faced six-seed Louisville in a closely contested game that went down to the final play. They lost in the 2018 Mountain West Championship to San Diego State 82-75. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . The Official Athletic Site of the New Mexico Lobos, partner of WMT Digital. 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. Media Guide 201314, pp.6769,87,94. The Lobos defeated Drake and NYU before falling to Bradley in the championship game, finishing with a 236 record and ranked 16th in the UPI poll. [116] Thomas averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds, Long 17 points and 6.5 boards. [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. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. [77][78] Scott was lost to graduation, Greene sat out the season injured, and the inexperienced team struggled badly on the road. The Lobos won the MWC regular season championship in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013, and they won the conference tournament in 2005, 2012, 2013, and 2014. 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. The Lobos had four starters returning in 1985-86 until Greene was injured in the preseason. The UNM gymnasium at the time was a small wooden building where the walls were out-of-bounds markers for basketball games. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. The 197475 Lobo team was depleted by graduation and slipped to a 1313 record. Williams also finished first in Lobo history in career free throws made and attempted, and second in career minutes played. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. They lost to St. Louis in the semi-finals, then in overtime to Penn State in the consolation game to finish the season 2014. [177] In the interim, Snell announced he was declaring for the NBA draft. 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. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. [86], Colson was forced to resign after the season ended, a move that remains somewhat controversial. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. 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 Lobos in 198485 were led by JC transfer forward Johnny Brown (18.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game) and senior center George Scott (14 points and 6.6 rebounds),[73] along with a nucleus of sophomores, including guards Hunter Greene and Kelvin Scarborough, who both scored in double figures. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. Hobson led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds, and 4.6 assists a game, the only Lobo to ever lead in all three. 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) Everybody knows that's not a great basketball play, but for us it was terrific. 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. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. The Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. 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. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. Colson inherited a program under NCAA sanctions, with only three players remaining on scholarship. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. [119] The Lobos then fell to eventual national champion Connecticut, shooting just 26%, to finish 259. On March 16, 2021, Richard Pitino was named the 22nd head coach of the Lobos. While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. The highlight of the season was a 85-58 win over No. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. The Lobos rose to #8 in the polls and won the MWC title. Media Guide 201314, p.79. [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. The strong finish earned the Lobos an NIT bid, where they lost to Texas A&M, finishing the season 1910. The Lobos built a 15-point lead early in the second half, but their shooting touch again disappeared, missing their last ten three-pointers. 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. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. [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. Coach Pitino hopes his players were able to learn something from the Lobos. 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. 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. [96] McGee capped his career with Lobo records for most games played and most career assists. 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. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. 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. [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. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. Senior Willie Banks, an Albuquerque High product, led the team along with junior guards Ike Williams and Steve Logan and center Khari Jaxon. [151] The 200607 team featured talented Kansas transfer J. R. Giddens, who led the team with 16 points a game, but discipline problems limited his playing time. [46] The Lobos have made 14 NCAA tournament appearances and 17 NIT appearances since the opening of the arena. Mar. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. 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 won the WAC championship, Nelson was named a Helms All-American,[23] and the Lobos earned their first NCAA tournament appearance. 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 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. [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. 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. 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. [40] They spent about half of the 196667 season in the top six nationally, reaching #3, their highest ranking ever. Flipboard. 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)". [154] Alford had led the program back to national prominence, attaining its best six-year stretch ever while improving academic achievement. [57] Phil Abney and Russell Saunders were JC additions; Abney initially backed up Howard but later moved into the starting line-up. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. The 197374 Lobos began the season 120, launching them to a #8 ranking. [152], Steve Alford coached the Lobos for six seasons, compiling a 15552 (.749) record with three NCAA tournament appearances, at least a share of four league titles, and two conference tournament championships. The Lobos slumped to a 4236 record over the next three seasons. 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. [72] Top ten-ranked UTEP foiled the Lobos, however, sweeping their regular season match-ups and knocking them out of the WAC tournament. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. [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. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. Coach King died on December10, 2004. [148] Danridge was named All-MWC, and Alford was tabbed MWC Coach of the Year. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. . "[198] Many fans were disappointed and outraged when Roberts was dismissed by KKOB in 2008. [106], The 199394 Lobos were picked in preseason polls to finish fifth in the WAC after losing their three leading players to graduation. He was head coach of the University of New Mexico Lobo basketball team from 1972 to 1979, winning Western Athletic Conference championships in 1974 and 1978 and compiling an overall record of 134-62 (.684). Media Guide 201213, pp.76,89. Gary Colson rebuilt the Lobo program virtually from scratch after Lobogate, restoring its integrity and eventually its success on the court. [23], The 200910 Lobos were again a young squad picked to finish fifth in the MWC in preseason polls. [205][206] Sports Illustrated listed The Pit among its Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. New Mexico joined the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) as a founding member before King's first season. [104], The 199293 Lobos had an experienced core with Williams, Logan, and Jaxon returning as seniors. Ira Harge. Elliott had an opportunity to put Arizona in the lead with a three-pointer with seconds remaining, but Greene blocked the shot to seal the win, the only time the Lobos have beaten a #1-ranked opponent. 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. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. [217] Human mascots, dubbed "Lobo Louie and Lobo Lucy", members of the cheerleading squad, roam The Pit during games rousing and entertaining fans. [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. [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. [65] The team limped to a 622 record. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. [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. They finished the season with an 6-16 record. [203] Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, and Steve Fisher have praised Lobo fans and the exciting atmosphere coaching at The Pit. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAB players on CBSSports . Page also holds the Lobo record for career points per game (26.2), the top career scoring average in WAC history. BYU coach Steve Cleveland looks on from the sideline of the BYU-Utah game at the Marriott Center in Provo. 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. The Lobos and seven other conference members left the WAC to form the MWC in 1999. All returned for 200405, and Granger turned in a spectacular season, averaging 19 points and nine rebounds a game to gain All-American recognition. [168] They beat #3 BYU in Provo to sweep the regular season series but lost to the Cougars in the conference tournament. They battled to within five points in the second half but could not overcome their poor start. They nevertheless reached the NIT, losing to Texas and finishing 1714. C-Daniel Santiago. 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. [126] Gibson finished as Lobo career leader in minutes played. Gordon became a dominating inside presence in 201112, averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds, registering 19 double-doubles, and setting the Lobo season record for rebounds. [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. [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. [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. Former New Mexico Lobo men's basketball standout Rob Robbins, left, and his daughter, Hannah, a rising star on the Arizona prep scene, are shown. [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. In 1920 a head coach would be hired, Roy W. Johnson. By contrast, Marvin "Automatic" Johnson was one of the greatest scorers in Lobo history. 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. Stats from Negro League teams from 1920 to 1948 are now counted in MLB records. 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 . The Lobos averaged 63.7 ppg, their lowest output since 195859, while holding opponents to 59.2 ppg, the lowest since Bob King's early years. [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. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. McAfee signed with Weatherford College in Texas before transferring for one year with the University of Louisiana Rajun Cajuns in the 2020-2021 season. Media Guide 201314, p.91. There were a multitude of reasons for this. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. by Frank Mercogliano. [19][20] The Lobos reached #3 with an 111 record but then lost four straight and fell out of the rankings. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. 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. McGee played in 137 games and dished out 684 assists. [35] The 197576 team improved to 1611 with a largely mercenary squad of JC transfers who would later quit the team before the end of the season. [185] The Lobos finished the season 277, Neal tallying the most wins ever for a first-year Lobo coach. Scarborough (at 3rd) and Greene (tied for 4th) also remain among the all-time leaders for minutes played in a season. 22 Wyoming. [23] The Lobos broke into the AP rankings at #21 and received a five-seed in the tournament, facing George Washington in the first round. Former New Mexico Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. Norman Dale Ellenberger (August 2, 1932 - November 15, 2015) was an American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach. [115] The young Lobo squad jumped out to a 100 start and a #25 ranking before losing a pair of league road games. [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. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. 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. 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