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[7] Basketball was primarily an intramural sport, with occasional games against other schools, including Albuquerque High School, and no regular schedule. Media Guide 201314, pp.7576,79. [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. All four Smith, Thomas, Long, and Shields were on the 199697 Lobo squad. [74] The Lobos heated up in the MWC tournament, reaching the final but losing on a missed shot at the end of the game. 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. Smith and Thomas were named All-WAC, and Bliss was again named WAC Coach of the Year. [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. [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. 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. [55] Attendance at The Pit jumped to over 17,000 a game, second most in the nation, as fan enthusiasm soared. [227] Roberts was also inducted into the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame.[228]. The 2019-2020 started promising for the Lobos. [153], An early objective for Alford was to change the culture of the program regarding discipline and academic focus. The 198384 Lobos relied almost exclusively on four senior starters, led by Smith and Tim Garrett, to the point that they took over the top four positions in school history for minutes played in a season. Media Guide 201314, p.91. Brown is now head basketball coach at Volcano Vista High in Albuquerque. [127] Attendance at The Pit remained in the top ten nationally during the Bliss years, finishing sixth in the nation twice and reaching its highest season average ever in 199798 at 17,625 per game. 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. The Lobos returned to the NIT, losing to eventual champion Virginia Tech and finishing 216. In 1962, the Lobos became a founding member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). 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. He had been a collegiate coach for 16 seasons, the previous eight at Iowa, amassing over 300 career wins. Only four scholarship players remained on the team, so a campus tryout filled out the roster with walk-ons. Several players left the team, some claiming abuse by Fraschilla. Williams also finished first in Lobo history in career free throws made and attempted, and second in career minutes played. [43] After a string of road losses, the Lobos recovered to win six of seven and secure the WAC championship in a strong season for the league when five of eight teams were ranked at some point. [154] They struggled to win against first round opponent Montana, and Hobson injured his wrist and back. [19] Four starters averaged in double-figures in scoring, led by senior guard Ron Nelson at 19.5 points a game. 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. Long scored 1,840 points. From 1951 to 1962, the Lobos competed in the Mountain States Conference, known at the time as the Skyline Eight. They were again relegated to the NIT, losing to Oregon State and finishing 2510, the team record for wins in a season at the time. 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. Cooper is among the best overall players ever produced by the Lobo program and was named an All-American in 1978. [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. Gordon had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Williams added 16 with two late baskets to seal the win. The Lobos were ranked #10 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, facing Harvard, but they again turned in a disappointing performance. 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. With the help of transfers JaQuan Lyle, J.J. Caldwell, Carlton Bragg Jr., and Vance Jackson, UNM exploded to a 15-3 start. [35] Colson adhered strictly to NCAA rules, as UNM officials watched the program closely, wary of falling back into disfavor with the NCAA. [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. [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. [118] New Mexico later lost at Utah in a blowout, then lost a close game to the #3 Utes in the WAC tournament. [33] King continued as AD until retiring the next year. [193] UNM would lose in the quarterfinals to Utah State in the Mountain West Championship. The Lobos appeared in the NAIA Basketball Tournament one time with a record of 01. Johnson stepped down as head basketball coach after the 193940 season. They lost in the first round to #14 Oklahoma State to finish 2010. [119] Against five-seed Syracuse, however, the depleted Lobos shot under 26% and lost to finish the season 248. This was short lived, however, and the Lobos went 3-11 to finish out the season. The NIT appearance began a streak of eleven straight years of reaching post-season play. The team reached the NIT tournament final in 1964 and received its first bid to the NCAA tournament in 1968. The team won seven of their last nine, both losses coming to #8 Utah, in Salt Lake and in the WAC tournament final. [104] The team had relied heavily on three-point shooting, hoisting over 100 more attempts than in any previous season, making 39%. In 1999, Sports Illustrated ranked The Pit as one of the Top 20 Sporting Venues of the 20th Century. [10], University Arena opened as the home venue of the Lobos on December1, 1966. The design of the arena makes it one of the loudest venues in college basketball, creating a hostile playing environment for visitors. [128] Thomas was named All-WAC for the third time and finished his career as the second leading scorer and top rebounder in Lobo history. The Lobos have made 15 appearances in the NCAA tournament, compiling an overall record of 816.[232]. [83] Scarborough was named All-WAC and finished his career second (now third) in Lobo history in total assists. Against Old Dominion in the first round, the Lobos struggled with three-point shooting and turned to their inside game. Shields again led with 19 points. 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. The Lobos finished the season 285, their highest season win total and winning percentage to date. [8] Johnson set about building collegiate-level athletics facilities, performing some of the hard labor with his own hands. Media Guide 201314, pp.66,90. 197374 Western Athletic Conference season Summary, Johnson had established the school record at 46 points earlier in the season before his 50-point performance, which broke the WAC conference single-game record and earned him the. 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[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. The university established basketball as a varsity sport in 1899 and began competing with regional colleges after establishing an athletics department in 1920. [121], The 199798 Lobos had four starters returning and entered the season ranked #11. 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. 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. Smith was named All-WAC, and Colson was named WAC Coach of the Year. UNM lost in the Mountain West Championship quarterfinals to Utah State. Fraschilla felt he had his system and recruits in place going into the 200102 season, and Lobo fans were eager for the team to return to the NCAA tournament. [22][170] Williams and fellow sophomore Tony Snell scored in double figures. Bliss would identify the loss as a particular disappointment, believing that the Lobos were the better team. The Lobos have enjoyed exceptional success at The Pit, winning over 80 percent of their games and mounting home-winning streaks of over 20 games four times, with the longest of 41 straight in 199698. 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. [5], Roy Johnson, nicknamed "Old Iron Head", was fundamental to the early development of Lobo athletics. Thomas tallied 1,158 points and 529 rebounds in his career and ranks third in career field goal percentage. The 197677 team still holds the school record for most total rebounds and most blocked shots in a season. [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. Thomas tallied 1,931 points and 1,032 rebounds in his career, the first player in WAC history with over 1,800 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 blocked shots. Bob King transformed the New Mexico program, becoming known as the "Architect of Lobo Basketball. He declared for the 2010 NBA draft and was selected in the second round by Milwaukee. While Ellenberger was visiting this booster, in November 1979, he took a call on the tapped phone from assistant coach Manny Goldstein. [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. [145] Discipline trouble and player defections continued into the off-season. [114] The 199596 team added to that nucleus Albuquerque High star Kenny Thomas, a USA Today and Parade magazine High School All-American. 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. Lobo basketball first achieved national prominence under Bob King, who was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Iowa. The Lobos swept #8 New Mexico State, with Gibson hitting a memorable last-second shot in the latter game, leading to a brief return to the national rankings. [109] The team was undefeated at home in conference and won a key road game at BYU to seal the league championship, led by a torrent of points from Brown. They lost in the conference tournament but received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament. He oversaw construction of Carlisle Gymnasium in 1928 and Zimmerman Field in 1938, the first football stadium at UNM.[9]. [97] In the NIT, the Lobos knocked off Oregon, Oklahoma State, and Hawaii to make the Final Four in New York. [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. 197374 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. [211] The upgrade reduced seating capacity to 15,411,[212] trading some seating for greater comfort and amenities. [62] The damage to the program was devastating, as it was forced to rebuild virtually from scratch, beginning in mid-season. [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 Lobos dropped their first two MWC games but then reeled off 15 straight wins their second longest winning streak ever[162] sweeping #10 BYU. [148] They lost in the conference tournament but received a bid to the NIT, losing at Cal to finish 249, the most wins for a first-year Lobo coach to date. [139] The Lobos lost to #13 Stanford in their opener but moved to 103 as Douglas led the way with 18 points a game. [91] Smith led with 16 points and seven rebounds in his final game as a Lobo. [115] The Lobos were ranked #23 and received a seven-seed to play Kansas State. [224] He was an integral part of the Lobo fan experience, especially before most games were televised. [122][123] Thomas averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, Shields 17 points and seven rebounds, and Long 14. The Lobos attained their first national ranking in the 196465 season, reaching #10 in the AP poll. [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. [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. The following season, 196364, the Lobos won their first WAC championship, led by Ira Harge, who King had recruited from a junior college in Iowa. [100], The 199192 Lobos featured a balanced offense, with all five starters averaging in double figures, but they lacked a go-to scorer. While the criminal charges were cleared from Ellenberger's record, he would never be a college head coach again. Giddens led the MWC in rebounding and was among the league leaders in numerous other categories. [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. [70][71] The Lobos opened the season with two losses before beating USC and Washington and winning at #7 UCLA. Bairstow and Williams were named first team All-MWC; Kirk was third team. 22 Wyoming. 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). [108] The Lobos started 112, with both losses to New Mexico State in close, exciting games. [12][29] Also playing in the first round at The Pit, New Mexico State lost to eventual champion UCLA, then won the consolation game over the Lobos, who finished the season 235. [87] Former UNM AD John Bridgers believed Colson had never received the full support of the Lobo community. The Lobos broke open a close game in the second half with a 267 run. Media Guide 201314, p.71. [89] Knight acknowledged that he had seriously considered the offer but eventually declined, stating that he did not have the energy that would be required. The position passed to a few different coaches before Woody Clements took over 194451 and 195355, compiling a record of 113119 (.487). He was selected as the 30th pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by Boston. [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. Daniels averaged over 17 points and 11 rebounds a game, providing the fast-growing Lobo fan base a preview of things to come. [21] The Lobos started 111, losing at Texas Tech but beating #11 Arizona and rising to #11 themselves. Robbins led the nation in free throw shooting, making 93.5% of his attempts, including 52 in a row at one point, both school records. [80][81] The Lobos logged wins over Texas and Oklahoma State on the way to a 175 record. 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. North Carolina State upset heavily favored Houston in the memorable championship, sealing the victory with a last second basket. Western Athletic Conference 1964, 1968, 1974, 1978, 1994. Fraschilla had lost the team: nine players had left the program or been dismissed during his tenure. [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. After a couple of upset losses at home, however, they fell into a tie for second and again settled for the NIT. Johnson coached the UNM basketball team for all but two seasons from 1920 to 1940. [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. The 198687 season was the most successful for Colson as Lobo coach. [184] The team struggled at times as the bench developed, suffering a pair of home upsets to leave them 124. Senior Ruben Douglas was the lone offensive threat and became the only Lobo ever to lead the nation in scoring, averaging 28 points a game. [159] Senior Tony Danridge led the unit with 15 points a game, though they again relied on balance and teamwork. Following a familiar pattern, the Lobos fell behind early then battled back. Howard led a young team, scoring 19.7 per game, with sophomores Willie Long and Petie Gibson beginning their runs as three-year starters. [216], The official mascot of the University of New Mexico is the "Lobo", the Spanish word for "wolf", adopted by the school in 1920. 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. [79] The Lobos scored over eighty points a game and set the team record for most total points in a season. Brown compiled career averages of 19.9 points and 6.9 rebounds a game. They dropped their next four games on the road, however, including a one-point loss at #10 BYU. [61] Six players were dismissed from the team in the opening weeks of the 197980 season, and another was suspended. [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. Ellenberger served as interim head coach at UTEP for a period when Haskins was ill. Bobbi Roquemore. [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. The Lobos climbed to #16 with a 120 start, with a win over #19 Connecticut, before losing to NCAA tournament-bound South Dakota State; they won at #8 Cincinnati then lost at St Louis, which later reached #13. 197273 New Mexico Lobos Roster and Stats. Attendance doubled, Johnson Gym was soon selling out, and plans for a larger arena began to be developed. J.J. Caldwell was also kicked off the team in January because of a domestic violence accusation. UNM finished the season 14-18 and in 7th place in the Mountain West. The Lobos led the conference in scoring defense and were 15th in the nation, allowing 63.2 points per game. Media Guide 201314, p.99. UTEP was still known as Texas Western at the time, shortly before changing its name in 1967. Bliss had won 246 games as Lobo head coach and reached the NCAA tournament seven times, both school records. Against four-seed Louisville, the Lobos took an early lead, fell behind by 15, then battled back to within two late in the game. [158], The 200809 Lobos mixed four veterans with young Alford recruits and were picked in the preseason to finish fifth in the MWC. They faltered down the stretch though and finished 168, completing the team's best four-year stretch in nearly forty seasons. Williams was named conference tournament MVP; he and Jaxon were both named All-WAC. They entered the tournament 233 and ranked #6. Because the playing surface is 37 feet below grade, students nicknamed the arena "The Pit," and the nickname stuck. [50][51] Willie Howard was a talented inside player averaging 13 points and six rebounds a game, frequently providing explosive scoring off the bench. [181][182] Senior Cameron Bairstow had a breakout season, averaging 20 points and seven rebounds a game, achieving one of the best single-season improvements in school history. [23] The #21 Lobos received a five-seed in the NCAA tournament facing Long Beach State. [132] In 2003, he was forced to resign from Baylor embroiled in an ugly scandal that would end his college coaching career. He established regularly scheduled games against regional colleges, and in 1931 UNM joined the Border Conference as a founding member. 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. [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 team was again defense-oriented, surrendering just 60 points a game and grinding out close wins, frequently coming from behind. [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. [19][40] The team was led by the strong inside scoring and rebounding of Darryl Minniefield, Bernard Hardin, and Mark Saiers. Game Notes 201314, pp.15,20; Media Guide 201314, pp.67,7576,79. [194] Lyle had not traveled to Nevada because of a knee injury. Media Guide 201314, p.91. 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. [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. [93] The Lobos got off to a slow start in 198889, including losses to #11 Arizona and #6 Oklahoma. The official name of the facilities became Dreamstyle Arena and Dreamstyle Stadium. Fraschilla resigned shortly after the season, concluding that "it was best for everyone that I leave."[138][140]. Nevertheless, they have won at least one game in six of their last nine appearances. 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. [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. They then won 11 of 12, taking the WAC lead into the last month of the season. 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 Lobos notched wins over Santa Clara and Pepperdine before losing to eventual tournament runner-up St. Louis, finishing the season at 2211. Media Guide 201314, pp.67,73,87. [119] He was again named All-WAC and finished as the leading scorer in Lobo history, with 1,993 points, and the leader in field goals made, having started every game of his career. The Lobos advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight season, garnering a nine-seed against Missouri. [15], The rise of the program continued in the 196465 season, led by sophomores Mel Daniels and Ben Monroe. The Lobos shot their best field goal percentage in a season, .542, placing them second in the nation, and McGee established the still-standing record for assists in a season. [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. 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. 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. [163], The 201213 Lobo squad was dominated by juniors and sophomores, though all were veteran contributors, including three returning starters. It was phased out during the '90s but has since become the signature cheer for Lobo fans. The Lobos rose to #8 in the polls and won the MWC title. [23], The 197879 Lobo squad returned starters Abney and Saunders while adding another strong JC class including Larry Belin. The Lobos were ranked #11 and received a three-seed in the NCAA tournament, their best seed ever. [213] On April 27, 2017, UNM asked WisePies to relinquish the naming rights, per the terms of the agreement, and WisePies agreed to do so. 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. UNM left the Border Conference in 1951 to join the Mountain States Conference, then known as the Skyline Eight. They discussed an arrangement to transfer bogus credits from a California Junior College to the office of the UNM registrar. Craig Neal was associate head coach under Alford for three seasons at Iowa and six seasons at UNM before taking the Lobo helm. [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. In his first season, Weir posted a 19-15 record and finished in 3rd place in the Mountain West. Lamont Long averaged 18.7 points a game to lead the league and earn All-MWC honors, finishing his career as the third leading scorer in Lobo history, three points ahead of former teammate Shields.[137]. 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. The team began 92 with an upset over #8 Wichita State but wilted in league play, going 412 and finishing 1517. The Lobos began the season 101, but youth caught up to them in league play and they went .500 the rest of the way. Like Petie Gibson, Scarborough became a long-time coach in Albuquerque, at. [91][92] All had been Colson recruits, and Bliss reportedly flew to Australia to secure Longley's return to New Mexico. Ellenberger was named head coach in March 1972 after serving as an assistant under King since 1967. 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. [116] The WAC had expanded to 16 teams in the off-season, and eight WAC teams won at least 20 games. The teams were frequently ranked in national polls, giving their games a showdown quality extending beyond local bragging rights to the national stage. 6 Nevada in The Pit. 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)". Snell paced the offense down the stretch, averaging 18 points a game and leading the Lobos to the MWC tournament championship. [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].

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