Here are the top five former Lobos who starred in Albuquerque before taking their talents to the professional ranks. I seem to remember it was only 24. Bad feet kept him out of the NBA. 6.2 Football. To some extent, that's true. Kurtis (Townsend, assistant) relationship with him and his family played a big role in him coming to Kansas. If the Lobos' three-year probation had not expired, the Final Four would have been moved to another site. Norm Ellenberger, who had guided the Lobos to two Western Athletic Conference titles while putting together a 134-62 record, was dismissed; so was Manny Goldstein; so was Lavon McDonald, then the athletic director. 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. Lobo, at 6'4", played the center position for much of her career. 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. Lobo was named to the USA U18 team (then called the Junior World Championship Qualifying Team) in 1992. It was a great experience because culture is very big in any program that youre in, J.R. Giddens said. Kitchens spent 16 seasons in the NFL . The two were driving from Lawrence to Wichita after they attended the Dec. 29 KU-Nevada game at Allen Fieldhouse. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina has hired former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens as its run-game coordinator and tight ends coach. I agree with the OPs top 4, but would switch Longley for Spider. The most important thing, obviously, I didnt coach any of these former players, but were all one family, and we want you guys to know that you are a part of this, said Pitino. . RALPH DAVIS NEW GIG: Former Lobo assistant coach Ralph Davis earlier this week was introduced as a new assistant coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Quarterfinal games will be played on July 31, and semifinals on August 1. Considering the courses some of them took, or were supposed to have taken, that's not a high percentage. May 8The Lobos got a big man. STATE TOURNAMENT: Though fans will be allowed in a limited capacity in the Pit this week for the state high school basketball tournament, and the court is quite literally across the hall from Pitinos new office in the Rudy Davalos practice facility, neither the new Lobos coach nor anyone on his staff will be allowed to sneak a peek at any of the action. I like the choices. Muscadin, the No. The University of New Mexicos 50 greatest Mens Lobo basketball players through 2020. It is exciting to have a team representing New Mexico in this years TBT, current Lobo head coach Richard Pitino said. Pitino also noted that while senior wing Makuach Maluach still has not made a final announcement about his future (Will he leave UNM to pursue his professional career or utilize the extra year of eligibility the NCAA is allowing due to the unusual COVID-related circumstances of the 2020-21 season?) Swen was dismissed from the Wyoming football program for a "violation of team rules" following the regular-season finale. 3) Kenny Thomas PF 96-99 4) Danny Granger SF 04-05 Thank you for the laughs ! But on the positive, he was a good defender, was the floor general for 4 great Lobo teams, and ran the Dave Bliss offense with precision. He also does local television commercials and hosts tours. I understand that this list is about how these gents did as Lobos, but winning 3 NBA championships with MJ and Pippen has got to count for something beyond a big gold trophy. The Harwood Museum of Art's exhibition 'Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy' explores this history through archival photographs and contemporary art. For the school's women's players, see Category:New Mexico Lobos women's basketball players. VYPE. 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 . He also gets a negative mark for not seeing Lamont Long come open on the baseline and thus not passing him the ball on the game's final play vs Louisville. He hit 48.8% of his shots, including 2 of 5 threes and 30 of 39 free throws (76.9%). 2020 The Lair NM. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Soon after he declared for the NFL Draft. The log said the crash involving a 2018 Ford utility vehicle took place at mile marker 163.9, which is 13 miles south of the second Topeka, Kansas exit off the Turnpike. Lobo was named the Women's Sports Foundation's Sportswoman of the Year (team category) in 1995. I will restore Hardin to the top 30 as he was a very special player and I should have trusted my original research better. In 1997, the WNBA was formed and enjoyed its inaugural season, and Lobo was assigned to the New York Liberty during the league's first player allocations on January 22, 1997. 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. 2) Michael Cooper SG 77-78. Stats from Negro League teams from . Martin's 12 steals grabbed against LeTourneau on Feb. 11 are tied for the most steals in a game alongside former Lobo, Holley Halbrooks, who set the record on . On July 7, 1981, Norm Ellenberger was convicted by a jury in State District Court on 21 of 22 counts of fraud and making false public vouchers. 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. Originally, because of Lobogate, the idea of having this year's Final Four in The Pit was almost like having the Miss America contest in a 42d Street porno theater. Good list. KC Star reporter Shreyas Laddha breaks down the hoops matchup between KU and Texas, set for a Saturday afternoon tip. Muscadins passing was confirmed in a Twitter post by the official Lobo Basketball account. While the Lobos have effectively been eliminated from the at-large conversation, there is still a conference tournament seeding up for grabs, and the Lobos have a chance at the . The parking spot for Greg Heiar, former New Mexico State University men's basketball coach, shows a reserved sign outside the Pan American Center, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, in Las Cruces, N.M . ''None were put off scholarship if they wanted to stay, but most of 'em drifted away.''. Players of men's basketball at the University of New Mexico. I tried to keep him, but certainly understand what he wants to do going forward. Per an earlier comment, I should move Marlow White and Greg Brown up a few notches, perhaps Kendall Williams and Willie Long as well. 6-5 Bernard Hardin coming out of NYC HS BB, Wingate HS, was rated a 3rd Team AA, Top 15, by Gibbons All-Star Report and the Street & Smiths Annual. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. [28], On April 12, 2003, Lobo changed her last name to Lobo-Rushin after marrying Sports Illustrated writer Steve Rushin at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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) All things considered I hold him in high regards. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Lobo said she was surprised . Davis had been in college basketball in New Mexico for more than a decade. Had Hobson not got injured and played his senior year at UNM, it would have been fun to see how the team would have done with him, Drew Gordon & Alex Kirk all playing together. College Basketball (W) News / Field . Inquiries also were made by the F.B.I. . Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time. Those posts that were posted on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, included an image that showed two pictures of Muscadin in a UNM uniform one of him shooting and one of him smiling, which seems to be a lasting memory for many who knew the lighthearted player. So young. Its devastating. I hope to be able to grow even more as a person and a player in coming years and represent everybody well.. At 5-11, the season looked lost. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Show More Show Less 2 of 4. into a possible gambling scandal involving Norm Ellenberger and a former assistant coach, John Whisenant, but no indictments developed. 2) Opinions of fans older than me who watched the players from the 1960s (my memory of the players starts in about 1970). Menu Betting Apps . 14, but as a super senior, the unofficial term for college athletes who would have exhausted their eligibility in 2020-21 had it not been for COVID, the NCAA has ruled he would not count against the Lobos scholarship limit of 13. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. 16The last Lobo men's basketball game played in the Pit was Feb. 29, 2020. He attended KU and was born and raised in Chicago, as well as Lisle, Ill. Is KU a contender for a repeat NCAA basketball title? Be sure to vote for your favorite athlete out of the ones listed below! Rest in peace Gethro ! Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. [11], Lobo continued with the team to the 1993 U19 World Championship (then called the Junior World Championship). In a story Friday in an Albuquerque newspaper, he assessed Lobogate by saying: ''We broke some N.C.A.A. In 1999, she was selected to the inaugural WNBA All Star team but could not play because of the injury. John Bridgers, short but sturdy, was a defensive line coach for the 1958 Baltimore Colts that won the National Football League championship. He gets a positive mark from me for his outstanding 1st half defensive performance against Allen Iverson in an NCAA tournament game vs Georgetown. He appeared in 16 basketball games that one season for the Lobos and scored 86 total points. 24 Texas A&M over No. In 1995 Lobo passed through tryouts to join the national team, which later became the US team for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, GA. Whether he's scoring 46 against Colorado State or facing New Mexico State at The Pit, Williams never disappointed Lobo Nation with his exciting style of play. Portions of Calif. home hang over cliff after landslide. South Alabama Jaguars vs New Mexico Lobos Game Summary, Odds, Spread, Picks, Live Scoring, Stats, and more. Read, rate and discuss on Football Alliance - the Ultimate Football Network Can you bring your vape pen or e-cigarette on a plane? Gary Bedore covers all aspects of Kansas basketball for The Star the current team as well as former players and coaches and recruiting. Lobo sophomore Kurt Wegscheider defends Nevadas Grant Sherfield on Jan. 2 in Lubbock, Texas. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. Will Ruling On NCAA Student-Athlete Payments . ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - As Richard Pitino continues to rebuild the UNM men's basketball program, he is teaching his team the importance of Lobo history. rules, and that was the extent of it.''. She was born in Connecticut and played high school basketball. I did my best. [27] Lobo was the 1996 spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day fund raiser which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer research and education. After Lafayette police obtained an arrest warrant for McAfee, she turned herself into Longview Police in Texas. We are just devastated as a program. RIP.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But eventually that college career came to an end and it . Go Lobos!. Two teams will advance from each of TBTs four regionals to compete in Championship Weekend in Dayton, Ohio at UD Arena. As of Tuesday evening, there was no word on potential memorial services. McAfee allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the victim then left in his car. 6.5 Golf. With the End of the Basketball season comes the VYPE HOU Basketball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented by Freddy's. VYPE HOU sorted through all of the stats from around H-town this season and has narrowed it down to some of the top athletes in the area. Tickets for TBT summer events can be found at thetournament.com/tickets. Best Version Media, LLC. They are proud to represent the cherry and silver even after playing a full professional career, and they feel like they can help bring the Lobos back to the standard that they are used to. Cam (@Coach_Cam71), . Their additional three locations remain open. Hes been great, said Pitino of Maluach, who has practiced all spring with the team, even as recently as last week. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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.. But now where are those seven players who were declared ineligible - Craig Gilbert, Larry Belin, Larry Hubbard, Andre Logan, Larry Tarrance, Paul Roby and Jerome Henderson? A call from his former coach . SPORTS OF THE TIMES; IN THE PIT, LOBOGATE LIVES, https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/03/sports/sports-of-the-times-in-the-pit-lobogate-lives.html. The chance to link up with the current generation of Lobo basketball was also important for the alumni. If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. (Courtesy UNM Athletics)And then there were 13. Willie Howard remains a top 30 player so no change there. SF-Mike Winters. Slick and smooth, he now operates a nightclub called Ned's and coaches the Albuquerque Quicksilvers of the Continental Basketball Association. 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. He averaged a double-double that year with 14.4 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Get the latest on New Mexico Lobos RB Christian Washington including news, stats, videos, and more on CBSSports.com CBSSports.com 247Sports MaxPreps . The Lobo community is saddened today by the passing of former New Mexico basketball player Gethro Muscadin. He also won gold medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games as part of the US men's national basketball teams. 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New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Geoff Grammer / Journal Staff Writer Lobo played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of the team that won the 1995 national . Lobo also played two seasons in the National Women's Basketball league with the Springfield Spirit 2002 through 2003. Even though he wasnt part of the team any more doesnt mean hes not the great kid he is. Feb. 28Whatever happens next week in Las Vegas at the Mountain West Tournament and beyond, Lobo seniors Morris Udeze and Jaelen House made sure the final regular season impression their fans would have of them in the Pit would be a memorable one. We could tell he felt at home and seemed so happy. Players; 2023 Top Recruits . Love you G ! SHARE Why this former BYU coach is dumbfounded by Cougars' lack of success in league tourney. 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. A former Lady Lobo standout basketball player has been arrested in the weekend shooting death of her boyfriend in Louisiana. 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. The team won their first four games, then lost 8070 to Brazil, finishing with the silver medal for the event, but qualifying for the 1993 world games. KU coach Bill Self wrote on Twitter: Gethro Muscadin passed away late last night. One of those courses was Fundamentals of Basketball. The following 59 pages are in this category, out of 59 total. NCAA had still not expanded their tournament. All deserving to be on the Top 50 Lobos list. I have a couple of holes where I was out of the country or not close enough in the US to keep track in the pre-internet age:-(. The coach was later acquitted on all seven counts of a Federal indictment that resulted from Federal Bureau of Investigation charges. 140-ranked player in the recruiting Class of 2020 by Rivals.com, played 33 minutes total in 12 games his freshman season at KU (2020-21). [10] Lobo was the first player in the Big East Conference ever to earn first team all American honors for both basketball and academics. Mitchell was named to the Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and to the UNM Alumni Lettermen's Hall of . I am looking forward to building something with this group of guys.. In March 2020, Nob Hill mainstay Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, former Lobo mens basketball director of operations and current associate AD at UNM, Ryan Berryman, will serve as the teams assistant general manager. A Mexican gray wolf in a crate after being captured at Ted Turner's Ladder Ranch near Hillsboro, New Mexico, Monday, November 21, 2022. If it MUST be the NIT, UNM basketball has University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening tour, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro to reopen after three years, Maxwell Museum exhibit focuses on Native American basketry from its collection, Harwood exhibit looks at the overlooked history of the Black cowboy. Here is my list. The smiles ! The big news out of Lobo mens basketball on Wednesday was the program, for now, has a roster for the 2021-22 season that no longer exceeds the NCAAs maximum scholarship limit of 13. Designed by Urban Walrus Creative. Another was convicted of credit-card fraud. Former Dolores, Quezon mayor Danilo Amat - July 2022. ''I wrote that man a letter and tried to explain the situation to him,'' John Bridgers said. March 1, 2003. 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. 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. If it MUST be the NIT, UNM basketball has University of New Mexico Hospital launching health care listening tour, Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro to reopen after three years, Maxwell Museum exhibit focuses on Native American basketry from its collection, Harwood exhibit looks at the overlooked history of the Black cowboy. [1], Lobo was born in Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest daughter of RuthAnn (ne McLaughlin) and Dennis Joseph Lobo. Lobo averaged 6.8 points per game during the event. Lobo played college basketball at the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of the team that won the 1995 national championship, going 350 on the season in the process. New Mexico Lobos (-4) at Colorado State Rams It is not typical to play two road teams during the same slate, but New Mexico is the best option on the slate for Friday. The trust you gave to me and my family !! For the second year in a row, McCurdy found a way to get hot late in the season. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Muscadin played at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas and Aspire Academy in Louisville, Kentucky during his high school career. Ten years have passed since my original rankings, so I figured it was time to do an update. Kansas one of three schools in running for California small forward Marcus Adams Jr. Expect a lot of fun: Kansas football QB room continues to grow after breakout 2022. New Mexico doesn't have any professional sports, but the community rallies behind the Lobos basketball team, which is staging a comeback after a rough downfall. I grew up without a father, he said. [The alumni] can probably give you a lot more knowledge than I can, so make sure you get to know them. Mike Lucero was a standout prep player at Santa Fe High and for the Lobos in the early 1960s. Former WNBA basketball player and olympian Rebecca Lobo is seen analyzing the game between UConn and UCLA in a semifinal for the Albany Regional of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship at the Times Union Center on Friday, March . Tickets are general admission starting at $10.00 plus applicable fees. But once districts came around, McCurdy found a team identity, and learned how to play to everyone's strengths on the team. C-Daniel Santiago. 2023 BVM Sports. Sotto's father, Ervin, is a former professional basketball player. Two years ago we recruited him hard pre pandemic when you could go on the road I used all seven visits to see him in Louisville. I recruited him coming out of high school very hard at Minnesota. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. Im going to keep praying. 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). Vegas should be Fun, Would not be in shock to see a Lobo V AF Chip game Lol. That statement came not long after the Lobo basketball teams official social media accounts posted about his passing: The Lobo community is saddened today by the passing of former New Mexico basketball player Gethro Muscadin. The Lobos got to 21-9 Tuesday by defeating Fresno State 94-80 on Senior Night. He had 19 blocks. More than 100 colleges recruited Lobo, but she chose the University of Connecticut due to proximity and her belief in its academic excellence. Norm Ellenberger's assistant, Manny Goldstein, was a major figure in arranging the fraudulent system. [3] Lobo was raised a Catholic. Can KU basketball close out regular season with win over Texas Longhorns? The Harwood Museum of Art's exhibition 'Outriders: Legacy of the Black Cowboy' explores this history through archival photographs and contemporary art. For me, I'd remove Olney and Hobson from the most elite tier and replace them with Greene and Hardin. 6.4 Track and Field. Meet Pat Mora", "SPORTS PEOPLE: BASKETBALL;Lobo Receives Another Award", "Women's Basketball 1995 National Championship Team to be Recognized as "Huskies of Honor", "Second Women's Junior World Championship Qualifying Team -- 1992", "Third FIBA Women's U19/Junior World Championship -- 1993", "PRO BASKETBALL; Torn Ligament Ends Lobo's Season Early", "Rebecca Lobo to help celebrate Connecticut Sun's 15th anniversary", "Lobo Named Recipient of NCAA Silver Anniversary Award", "Mike Anthony: Rebecca Lobo back at center of UConn women's basketball world she helped create as her No. Logan Padgett, the forward and son of former Lobos assistant coach Scott Padgett, will transfer to play next season at Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The first season the Liberty fell to the Houston Comets in the WNBA Finals. In March 2020, Nob Hill mainstay Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets will be sold at limited capacity in accordance with all local health and safety regulations. Its a family out here in Lobo land., Im only used to a certain kind of culture, which is winning, especially here, said Kenny Thomas. Regarding Larry Gray, he was my favorite player the year he played for the Lobos. Hardin led the Lobos to NYC and the semifinals of the NIT as a Junior. The Lobo women's basketball team has appeared in the NCAA tournament 8 times. The Enchantment, the fourth seed in the New Mexico Regional, are once again organized by former Lobos men's basketball coach Brandon Mason and Ryan Berryman, UNM's Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations. Rebecca Lobo is a former women's basketball player who played for the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 to 2003. A spokesman for the University of Louisiana-Lafayette confirmed to KLFY that McAfee was a former student and is no longer enrolled at the school. After posting a record of 15-11 overall and a conference mark of 11-7, five Sul Ross State women's basketball players were named to the 2023 All-American Southwest Conference team. Muscadin was hospitalized since and after news of his passing broke on social media Tuesday morning, his former coach at Kansas, Bill Self, posted in part that Muscadin had been unresponsive since the car accident last December.. Hardin was hard to stop defensively with some great moves down low. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gethros loved ones. He played his sophomore and junior seasons at Sunrise Christian Academy, after spending his freshman year at Life Prep Academy in Wichita, Kansas. https://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/26000/old_site/pdf/m-baskbl/mbb-mg-1011-sec-7.pdf?SPSID=616930&SPID=87115&DB_OEM_ID=26000. With a BVM Sports account, submitting content to appear on our website is easier to keep track of and share. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (BVM) Many of the best athletes to ever play basketball for the University of New Mexico didn't begin their college careers at UNM, but they certainly left their mark on the program before moving on to play professionally. The Lobos forced 27 turnovers, outscored the Monarchs 32-16 in the paint and had 17 fast-break points to ODU's eight. They also broke some laws. Were praying for him in a big way.. The Connecticut native has a thin build, but her actual weight remains unclear.
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