Lobo's mother and father were both teachers; in addition, her father coached both basketball and track and field. Good job but I would rate Willie Long in the top 10. To eliminate having to remember which decade each player played in, I have listed the years played to the right of each players name. 6.3 Baseball. Vegas should be Fun, Would not be in shock to see a Lobo V AF Chip game Lol. Lobo also played two seasons in the National Women's Basketball league with the Springfield Spirit 2002 through 2003. I don't believe there is a player from the last 60 years I haven't considered, but let me know if there is a glaring omission. Another was convicted of credit-card fraud. 16The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. His roommates raved about his cooking and Muscadin told the Journal he used to try and sneak protein powder into the oatmeal he would cook for his roommate Birima Seck so the 6-11, 190-pound center could put on some much needed weight. In his lenient ruling, the judge described Norm Ellenberger as ''only one cog in the entire machine'' that also had succeeded in having The Pit chosen in 1978 as this year's Final Four site. Hardin led the Lobos to NYC and the semifinals of the NIT as a Junior. I wonder if he would have had a chance to play 4 years of D1 basketball under Steve Alford at UNM, then maybe he is #2 on the top 50 list behind Mel Daniels. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Rusty Mitchell, who coached men's gymnastics at The University of New Mexico from 1966-99, passed away over the weekend at the age of 80. New head coach Richard Pitino confirmed that sophomore Kurt Wegscheider, a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard from Central African Republic who played in 36 games the past two seasons for the Lobos, and 7-1 Assane Ndiaye, a center who was with the team this past season but was never cleared to play in a game, have entered the NCAA transfer portal and will leave the program. Thank you for the laughs ! Guitarist Ottmar Liebert bringing his unique blend of music Ottmar Liebert and his band Luna Negra will perform with the New Mexico Philharmonic at Popejoy Hall on Saturday, March 11. We could tell he felt at home and seemed so happy. Here are the top five former Lobos who starred in Albuquerque before taking their talents to the professional ranks. 3) Kenny Thomas PF 96-99 4) Danny Granger SF 04-05 6.2 Football. So they got a lot of talent on this team, its just a matter of if theyre going to implement it on a consistent basis.. Danilo Amat, former mayor of Dolores in Quezon, was gunned down in San Pablo City, Laguna on July 22, 2022, according to an ABS-CBN . Prior to departing for TBT, the New Mexico Alumni will practice and train at The Pit and other Lobo Basketball facilities. They discuss current events, sports and family life. 1 of 4. SF-Mike Winters. John Bridgers, formerly the athletic director at Florida State, was hired late in 1979 after the Lobogate scandal surfaced. 03 Mar, 2023. He UNM to Madison Square Garden where the Lobos were edged 65-63 by eventual champion Virginia Tech in the 1973 NIT quarterfinals despite his 22 points in that game. University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening Hospital CEO Kate Becker says 'we really want to hear from our community about what their health needs are' in order to prioritize resources. The wild-born wolf was transferred to Mexico with its mate . [8] She was a member of the inaugural class of inductees to the University of Connecticut women's basketball "Huskies of Honor" recognition program. Lobos needed extra time against Montana and Zach Ganshaw heroics to win 4-3 in a do or die shootout #GoLobos Lobos hit the ice again tonight for the second game in this series. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. I tried to keep him, but certainly understand what he wants to do going forward. If Maluach does decide to return, he would be scholarship player No. Currently, the Maxwell Museum is displaying 'Conversing with the Land: Native North American Baskets of the Maxwell Museum Collections,' through Jan. 10, 2024. 50 retired", "Lobo: I'm just 1st of many Huskies heading to Hall", "The Home Team: Of Mothers, Daughters, and American Champions (9781568361994): Ruth Ann Lobo, Ruthann Lobo, Rebecca Lobo: Books", "Where are they now? We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Ron Nelson, Ron Sanford, Bernard Hardin, Mark Saiers, and Dairese Gary are 5 of them. She played college basketball too. 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Cam (@Coach_Cam71), . 5 seed in the MWC Tournament. At 5-11, the season looked lost. Pages in category "New Mexico Lobos men's basketball players" The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. Not long ago, when this season's Lobos were on their way to a 13-15 record under Coach Gary Colson, a local loyalist took out an advertisement in one of the Albuquerque newspapers that beseeched John Bridgers to rehire Norm Ellenberger as coach. Colorado State slices up Lobos; UNM is a 6 To say that defense was optional would imply is was a choice. Im going to keep praying. Gethro Muscadin, the former University of New Mexico Lobo basketball player who had been hospitalized since being in a single-vehicle crash 10 months ago in Kansas, died Monday night. All rights reserved. Flipboard. Our program is as honest and clean as there is in college athletics.''. Since there was recent interest in discussing all time greats, and to continue with the theme of finding something positive to talk about in this poor Lobo hoops year, I thought I would share some additional information. To get this news is heartbreaking. Published: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 8:23PMUpdated: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 at 11:17PM. Jaguars at Lobos Team Records USA. It kills me that so much good high school basketball will be right around the corner from me, but I also know just from being here for seven, eight weeks how much high school teams (dream of) the road to the Pit.. For now, the Lobos have six returning scholarship players in guards Jeremiah Francis, Javonte Johnson and Saquan Singleton; and three forwards in Emmanuel Kuac, Rod Brown and Valdir Manuel. into a possible gambling scandal involving Norm Ellenberger and a former assistant coach, John Whisenant, but no indictments developed. Swen was dismissed from the Wyoming football program for a "violation of team rules" following the regular-season finale. [10] Lobo was the first player in the Big East Conference ever to earn first team all American honors for both basketball and academics. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (BVM) Many of the best athletes to ever play basketball for the University of New Mexico didnt begin their college careers at UNM, but they certainly left their mark on the program before moving on to play professionally. So sad. If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. He was the seventh overall pick in the 2004 PBA Draft by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs. After the (7 p.m.) game, he called me at 9:56 (p.m.). Regarding the earlier comment about Makuach: To avoid recency bias, I generally dont place players in a top 50 or honorable mention list until they have been gone from UNM for at least 5 years. He joined the Lobos in 2018 as video coordinator before bumping up a year later to Director of Operations then this past season as assistant coach. Their additional three locations remain open. I didnt pick up, Self explained, because I didnt have my phone with me. But not many other coaches would even dare to recruit some of the renegades Norm Ellenberger and Manny Goldstein had the nerve to identify as student-athletes, the renegades who inspired a T-shirt that read, ''I are a college student at UNM.''. Read, rate and discuss on Football Alliance - the Ultimate Football Network One of those courses was Fundamentals of Basketball. by Frank Mercogliano. 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, This page was last edited on 13 April 2020, at 00:11. [2] Her father is of Cuban descent, while her mother was of German and Irish heritage. Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports. The Enchantment, which will host an exhibition alumni game on July 11 at 6 p.m. in The Pit (Tickets), is organized by former New Mexico assistant Brandon Mason and coached by former Lobo star and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas (UNM: 1995-99). With regards to David Gibson, that's one I go back and forth on. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Hey thanks lavida, and yes I'm interested in seeing how others would adjust the order. Currently, the Maxwell Museum is displaying 'Conversing with the Land: Native North American Baskets of the Maxwell Museum Collections,' through Jan. 10, 2024. [6] She helped lead the Huskies to the 1995 National Championship with an undefeated 350 record. Muscadin, a 6-foot-10 native of Gonaives, Haiti, who played in 11 games at Kansas in 2020-21, joined the New Mexico Lobos via the NCAA transfer portal. Rebecca Rose Lobo-Rushin (born October 6, 1973) is an American television basketball analyst and former women's basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) from 1997 to 2003. SDSU Should have dropped 2 this week and Not my Steve got owned in WY for some odd reason. The team will be coached by former New Mexico Star and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas (1995-99). Copyright 2023 The University of New Mexico. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Toggle Notable former Lobo athletes and coaches subsection 6.1 Basketball. In a story Friday in an Albuquerque newspaper, he assessed Lobogate by saying: ''We broke some N.C.A.A. He made clutch 3-pointers time and time again in close games, was always strong driving to the basket and finishing, good free throw shooter, great passer & great defender. The next season she was traded to the Connecticut Sun, where she retired in 2003. Patrick Ewing is a Jamaican-American former basketball player who played for popular NBA teams like New York Knicks and Seattle SuperSonics. 22-year-old Destiny McAfee is a former all-district basketball and volleyball player for the Lobos and graduated in 2019. 15 Richest LGBTQ+ Athletes & Former Athletes in the US. The Basketball Tournament the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks revealed Monday that The Enchantment, the New Mexico alumni team, has been admitted into TBTs 64-team field. If the Lobos' three-year probation had not expired, the Final Four would have been moved to another site. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. Former Dolores, Quezon mayor Danilo Amat - July 2022. They finished third in the district at 7-3, beat Mesa Vista once in overtime, and snuck into the state . Lobo starred for the Huskies when they won a national championship in 1995 following an undefeated season and was also an Olympic gold medalist for Team USA in 1996. 2) Opinions of fans older than me who watched the players from the 1960s (my memory of the players starts in about 1970). Then the accident I guess occurred pretty soon after that., New Mexico coach Pitino said on his radio show in the wake of the accident that left Muscadin in a coma: We are devastated as a program. Were just trying to pass on some of our knowledge to these young guys, talk to them, try to build relationships with them, and help them in any way that we can because theyre a younger version of ourselves.